US Imposes New Tariffs On Solar Modules From Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Commerce Department has announced a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The US tariffs are in response to complaints from American manufacturers that companies in these countries are selling solar panels at unfairly low prices. The US tariffs will be imposed on solar panels from Malaysia, […] Read more
Trinasolar Announces 26.58% Efficiency For Its TOPCon Cells Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar cell makers – Trinasolar has announced that its industrial, larger-area 350.4 cm² n-type bifacial TOPCon solar cells achieved 26.58% efficiency, setting a new record for large-area industrial TOPCon solar cells. This achievement has been certified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH CalTeC), Germany. This marks the 28th time Trinasolar […] Read more
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
Note From Europe- After Modules, Inverter Makers Need Protection Too Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Power Europe, the leading association for the European Solar PV sector, has turned ints attention to the threat to non-Chinese inverters majors in the developed world. In a statement held after an ‘exceptional’ meeting at Germany’s SMA, the board issued a statement calling for more support for the inverter makers who have faced increasing […] 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
SaurEnergy Explains- The Solar Tender At the Centre of Adani’s US Controversy Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy By now, a lot has been written about the charges brought at a US district court against key names in the Adani group, besides Azure power. While those charges will be contested no doubt by the firms as already announced, it is a good time to understand just what tender it was where allegations of […] 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
