90% Solar Manufacturing Is Concentrated In 5 Developing Countries, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, […] Read more
RETC’s 2024 Module Report Flags Rising UVID Risk In n-TOPCon Modules Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy US based third party Engineering advisory and test services provider Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC) just put out its 6th annual report, which focuses on solar panel reliability across various factors. Solar panels from multiple manufacturers are run across a suite of testing procedures and graded according to their performance. The modules are then categorized […] Read more
MNRE Releases Rules For Solar Module, Inverter Enlistment Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government introduced the PM-Surya Ghar Yojna this year to boost rooftop solar adoption. In tandem, it established eligibility criteria for solar module enlistment under the same initiative. The key criteria included, The policy set laid down that the module must be enlisted as a star rating of a minimum of three stars under star […] Read more
SNEC Vibes-What Value Solar Module Warranties? Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy At SNEC Shanghai, between the usual bustle and rush to see as much as possible, the one refrain that was obvious was the issue of shrinking margins for solar players. From the largest players like LONGi, JA solar and Jinko, to the smallest module players, many unknown in India, the common refrain was the issue […] Read more
MNRE To Verify DCR Claims Of Solar Modules, Launches Website Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the wake of alleged fraudulent claims of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) by a few solar module manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has come up with a dedicated website to track and verify the DCR claims of Indian solar module manufacturers. DCR compliance is mandated in several government projects like the […] Read more
Waaree, Loom Solar Aim To Lead In Direct Sales Of PV Panels To Consumers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial Note: The copy earlier mentioned that Adani Solar is set to sell solar panels to consumers through its recently opened center in Bangalore. This is to clarify that the Bangalore center of Adani Solar was meant only for consumer awareness and not for direct sales to consumers. Reference to Adani Solar in the story […] Read more
Top 5 Non-Chinese Solar Inverter Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Solar inverter is one of the crucial components of solar panel systems, which converts the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is suitable for powering household appliances, businesses, and the electrical grid. Needless to say, the solar inverter market growth is analogous to the growth of solar power […] Read more
Low Solar Prices In China-The Indian Perspective Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Spending time at SNEC PV last week at Shanghai in China, one couldn’t help but wonder about the end game as far as current low solar prices go. For starters, despite the stubbornness of the Indian government when it comes to offering a friendly, or even reciprocal approach to the Chinese, that is still missing […] Read more
LONGi Showcases Black Back Contact Module At Intersolar 2024 Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading Chinese solar PV module manufacturer LONGi has launched a new black dual-glass back contact module with a 22.3% conversion efficiency. Targeted at the European market, the new module hopes to meet higher aesthetic standards and minimum efficiency expectations from the demanding European market. Besides the Ultra black, LONGi is showcasing five module innovations based […] Read more
