Employment in Renewables Rose to 13.7 Mn in 2022, Solar Largest Employer: ILO Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy The ILO, in a joint initiative with the the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released the tenth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2023. The report explores the connection between renewable energy which is attracting increasing investment, and leading to job creation among countries. Surge in Employment in Renewable Energy The report […] Read more
Solar Bids Below Rs 2? BCD Holds Up Solar Tariffs In India Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as prices of China-made solar cells and modules continue to slide to unprecedented lows, power consumers are likely to benefit only partially, thanks to the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 40 percent that the government has on module imports, besides the 25% on solar cell imports. While the drop in prices is welcome to […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments Have Surged In India: IEA Report Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) has recently released a document on the roadmap for the Net Zero plans. The report indicates the role of government policies in bringing improvement in solar PV. The report emphasizes that the clean energy investment today is dominated by the advanced economies and China. As per the report, large economies such as India […] Read more
RE+ Las Vegas- Solar Shines Brightest In the US Updated On Tue, Sep 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the recently concluded RE+ show in the US, the largest such show for renewable energy, particularly solar in that country, the response was massive. That is understandable, considering the fact that the US is well on its way to having a blockbuster 2023 in terms of new solar capacity additions. 32 GW is set […] Read more
Grumblings From European Solar Manufacturers Start Over Falling Prices Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy At SaurEnergy, even as solar manufacturing has been incentivised, pushed and supported by every means possible, we have regularly highlighted the need to consider the sustainability of it all. Well, the first rumblings have already started, not from the manufacturers who are establishing new capacities, but from already established players in Europe. In an open […] Read more
Module Exports to India from China Slide from 9.8 GW H1 2022 to 2.3 GW in H1 2023 Updated On Thu, Sep 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per think-tank Ember, module exports to India from China have seen noteworthy slide. India is the only country to see a large fall in imports from China. The study finds that module exports to India declined by 76% (-7.5 GW) year-on-year, down from 9.8 GW in the first half of 2022 to 2.3 GW […] Read more
Solar Grade Nitric Acid Exemplifies Innovation & Progress in India’s Solar Sector Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy In recent years, India has become a major player in the global solar energy scenario. By February 2023, the country had an impressive total renewable energy capacity of 168.96 gigawatts (GW), including 64.38 GW from solar power. However, to meet the 2030 goal of reaching 280 GW in solar capacity, India needs to add about […] Read more
First Solar Wins 2 GW Order from Longroad Energy for Thin-Film Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy US-headquartered solar PV manufacturer, First Solar has scored a 2 GW worth of order from a US-based renewable energy developer, Longroad Energy. The order is for its thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules. The order is scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029. The said firms presently have a framework agreement for 3.7 GW. This will augment […] Read more
US On Course For Record 32 GW Solar Capacity Additions in 2023 Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from the US solar lobby Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie predicts a record addition of 32 GW of new capacity in 2023, a 52% increase from 2022. The US Solar Market Insight Q3 2023 report paints a positive picture of growth for the sector, especially with the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) […] Read more
