Solar Leader Waaree Energies Drums Up Module Manufacturing Capacity to 12 GW Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading solar panel manufacturer, Waaree Energies, which currently has an operational 9 GW module manufacturing facility, is looking to set up additional module manufacturing capacity. With this addition to its portfolio, the firm’s module manufacturing capacity will rise to 12 GW including for for 650 watt modules by March 2023. This will be the largest […] Read more
Predictably, Government Shuts Loophole For Concessional Import Of Solar Modules Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a move that many felt was widely anticipated, but where the delay on acting had given rise to hopes too, the government has finally moved to shut down the option of importing solar modules using a provision in the Project Import Regulations, 1986 that allowed complete power plants to be imported at concessional rates. […] Read more
Updated ALMM Manufacturer List For September Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) list for Indian domestic manufacturers has been updated by the Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE) once again after last month’s (August 2022) list. This latest update lists (September 2022) 75 companies in total, including 8 new module manufacturers with a cumulative capacity of 1,411 MW. Overall […] Read more
ALMM, BCD Update- Developers Hope For Relief Soon Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Informed sources indicate that there are strong chances of the government considering developer pleas for extending applicability of ALMM conditions for domestic projects. A meeting was held between industry representatives and Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy R K Singh on September 6. The agenda was a review meeting with key developers and other […] Read more
August ALMM Brings 4 GW Fresh Capacity Along with 8 New Manufacturers Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) list for Indian domestic manufacturers has been updated by the ministry of new and renewable energy. The latest update lists 66 companies in total, including 8 new module manufacturers with a cumulative capacity of 3,976 MW. Overall capacity has risen to just over 18 GW now. Rajasthan Electronics […] Read more
China Module Exports Grow 112% to 37.2 GW In Jan-Mar 2022, Thanks To Europe, India Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Export data from the China Customs compiled by Taiwan based researcher PV InfoLink shows that China exported 9.6 GW, 14.0 GW, and 13.6 GW of modules respectively in the first three months of the year, totaling 37.2 GW of export volume in the first quarter this year, a 112% of YoY increase. The numbers validate […] Read more
April 2022 ALMM List. 10 New manufacturers, 1.2 GW Fresh Capacity Approved Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New And Renewable Energy (MNRE), in keeping with its regular updates to the ALMM list (Approved List of Module Manufacturers), released the newest update to the list on April 5. The updated list has 10 new manufacturers, besides an additional 100 MW capacity for Tata Power and 711 MW for Premier Energies. […] Read more
AISIA Warns of Stockpiling of Solar Equipment, Seeks Safeguards Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Industry body AISIA, or the All India Solar Manufacturers Association, has warned yet again of the dangers facing India’s domestic manufacturers. In a letter to the MNRE minister, the AISIA states that domestic manufacturers have been operating at 30% capacity, and the situation places at risk thousands of jobs in India. Almost 125 manufacturing units […] Read more
PV Wafer and Cell Prices Continue to rise, as Chinese suppliers continue hikes Updated On Wed, Mar 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Leading integrated Chinese manufacturer LONGi solar has increased wafer prices for the third time since January, taking wafer prices to fresh highs. That means large cell manufacturers like Tongwei solar have followed with price hikes across cells, especially in the new, more widely used 182 mm and 210 mm sizes. These price hikes, come at […] Read more
