Asia, America To The Rescue For German PV Machinery Makers Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A release from the VDMA ( German Mechanical Engineering Federation ) says that sequential sales and orders for Q1/2023 dropped 27% and 26% respectively for German solar PV equipment manufacturers. The drop was mainly due to drop in demand from the ‘home’ markets in the European Union (EU) . However, on a YoY basis, sales […] Read more
“We Expect TOPCON To Be The Leader For The Next 5-7 years”, S Vasanthi, Websol Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy S Vasanthi is a true solar veteran, thanks to her long association with one of the earliest solar manufacturers in India, Websol Energy System Limited. As the Chief Technical officer and director she has been instrumental in visualizing the company’s 1.8GW solar PV cells and 550 MW Module manufacturing capacity expansion at its Falta plant […] Read more
Thin Film Module Maker First Solar In 5 GW Deal With Energix Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy US based solar module manufacturer First Solar, which stands out for using cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film modules at scale, has signed a framework agreement with Israeli solar developer Energix Renewables to supply 5GW of modules. Energix has a 7 GW portfolio spread across Israel, Poland and the US. The deal also involved First Solar recycling […] Read more
MeyerBurger Snaps Up €200 Million From EU Innovation Fund For 3.5 GW Solar Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger Technology AG, through its group company Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH, submitted a funding application for EUR 200 million in the EU-wide selection process of the European Innovation Fund in March 2023. The project “HOPE” (High-efficiency Onshore PV module production in Europe) submitted by Meyer Burger has prevailed as eligible for funding, the EU […] Read more
Chinese Solar Module Prices Hit Record Lows, Developers Hope For A Lasting Opportunity Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese solar module prices have reached their all-time lowest level, as the Chinese Module Marker (CMM) now stands at $0.173 per W. The CMM experienced an unprecedented decline of 11.73 per cent week-on-week over the past week, representing the largest percentage drop in its history. Most of the downtrend has been attributed to firstly, the […] Read more
Avaada Group Successfully Pockets INR 10,700 Cr as Funding Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaada Group, an integrated energy platform, has announced the successful closure of INR 10,700 crore ($1.3 billion) funding round. The firm says this marks a historic moment for the green energy industry in Asia and India’s renewable energy sector as this funding round is the largest equity round ever raised by any green energy company […] Read more
Germany Joins The Solar Manufacturing Push, Calls Bids For 10 GW Capacities Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy With the EU pushing to create manufacturing capacities for clean energy technologies, Germany, an erstwhile pioneer in solar manufacturing till China swamped everyone, has joined the effort to bring back solar manufacturing to the continent. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) in Germany, analogous to India’s MNRE, has launched a request for […] Read more
In 2022, India Among 3 Countries Accounting for Nearly 90% of Installed Capacity for Manufacturing Solar Modules: IEA Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) claimed that China would continue to withhold its globally dominant position in solar module manufacturing capacities even in 2030. The report estimated the likely production capacities of solar modules in different countries by 2030 if the announced projects are implemented. The report titled ‘The State of Clean Technology […] Read more
Trina Solar Joins Chinese Peers With Major Expansion Plans Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar joins fellow Chinese solar giants Longi and Jinko Solar to announce major new expansion plans. In a recent announcement, Trina Solar said it will invest around CNY8.7 billion (USD1.2 billion) in a new plant and related facilities in China’s Sichuan province. The Changzhou headquartered firm has been a major player in the solar […] Read more
