Li-Ion Batteries: How US Firms Want To Counter Chinese Dominance Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), an American graphite producers coalition, recently submitted a petition to the United States (US) Commerce Department (Commerce) and International Trade Commission (ITC). The petition aims to initiate a trade investigation and impose tariffs as high as 920% on imports of natural and synthetic graphite from China used to […] Read more
ALMM On Solar Cells Can Push Tariffs By 50p/unit: CareEdge Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by CareEdge Ratings said that the imposition of an Approved List Of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells in India can push solar tariffs up by up to Rs 40 paise per unit to Rs 50p/unit. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has planned to bring in ALMM for […] Read more
Electricity Costs: India’s Lowest and Most Expensive States, The Global Picture Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A lot of factors influence the per unit electricity costs in a country. The prices are heavily influenced by factors that include the country’s geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is a high-, middle-, or low-income nation. The rise of renewable power through the recent decades has also […] Read more
Waaree Energies Starts Trial Production Of Modules From Its US Plant Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies today announced producing its first solar module from its United States (US) manufacturing unit. The full-fledged production from the center is however is likely to start from February 2025. It also said that it has now started its trial production from its US plant. “This is to inform you that […] Read more
After A Lull, Borosil Renewables Plans Expanding Production Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a lull, Indian solar glass company Borosil Renewables has planned to take steps towards increasing its production. This comes after two key steps taken by the Indian government. One is the imposition of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar glass import and another one is the imposition of anti-dumping duties against imports of solar […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
High Solar Cell Price Can Push Up Tariffs For Developers: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from June 1, 2026, envisions accelerating solar cell manufacturing in India. An analysis by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics estimates domestic capacity can make solar cells more than quadruple to 43-47 GW by June 2026 from 10 GW in […] Read more
Hyundai Mobis Develops Technique To Avoid EV Battery Overheating Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hyundai Mobis has announced developing a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. Hyundai Mobis aims to secure a world-class battery cooling technology and commercialize it to enhance its competitiveness in the future mobility market. This material, referred to as the ‘Pulsating Heat Pipe,’ is composed of […] Read more
Polysilicon Futures and Options To Start Trading On Guangzhou Exchange Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a global first, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange will introduce polysilicon futures and options starting just after Christmas, which should support allowing China’s solar industry to hedge against price volatility. China has an over 90% share of global capacity of 1.6 million tonnes in polysilicon manufacture, and close to 80% in the […] Read more
