COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
2024: US Clean Energy Investment Announcements Rose To $1tn Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy United States (US) recently saw a surge in private sector clean energy investment. The country saw the investment reaching $1 trillion in clean energy, semiconductors, and other advanced manufacturing initiatives. The move is set to see a spur in catalyzing growth of clean energy in the United States (US). The data shows that announced investments […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Supply Chain A Major Hinderance To APAC’s Wind Projects: GWEC Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind is grappling with supply chain challenges, particularly in accessing onshore wind nacelles. A GWEC report found that China is the dominant supplier in the Asian Pacific (APAC) region. According to Global Wind Energy (GWEC), China holds an 85% Onshore market share, India and South Korea’s nacelle capacity is focused solely on onshore projects, […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […] Read more
First Move To Target IRA Incentives Takes Shape In US Congress Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an early indication and test on the impact a Trump Presidency will have on its clean energy ambitions, the US House of representatives has a bi-partisan resolution to consider. The resolution in question proposes suspension of the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (PTC) in the US, an incentives that has been a key factor […] Read more
Field Sales Engineer Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Min. 2-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in Solar PV Modules / Invertors / Power Supply Equipment, Engineering industry Market Intelligence reports Tracking the sales funnel, following up with customers regularly Working closely with dealers and distributors Building a market network (regional) with customers and other stakeholders Coordinating with the manufacturing plant for stock status, […] Read more
Regime Change Can Shift US Net-Zero Energy: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Republican control in the United States (US) will move energy policy away from net zero targets, but President-elect Trump’s full agenda will face political and market opposition according to a Wood Mackenzie analysis. The US is likely in store for lighter standards on emissions regulations, more protectionist trade policies, and removing the US from the […] Read more