EU Solar Market Faces Challenges From China and US: ESIA Report Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union’s (EU) industry association body, the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA), released a report that evaluates factors that can contribute to the de-risking and scaling up of Europe’s solar PV manufacturing. The alliance evaluates the factors affecting European industries, aiming to achieve the goal of 30 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2025 and the EU’s […] Read more
Solar Exports From India to USA Will Keep Rising Till 2025: IEEFA Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) states that India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports to the United States of America (the U.S.) are likely to keep rising for another couple of years before stagnating from 2025 and declining from 2027. It adds that following the implementation of the Inflation Reduction […] Read more
India and US Are Major Drivers Of Utility-Scale Solar Power: ISA Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently released a report titled ‘World Solar Market Report’. It talks about the overall global scenario in the solar energy sector. The report placed India as one of the new undisputed leaders in global solar energy deployment. The report mentions that the global solar PV deployment had been primarily driven […] Read more
Germany’s 1Komma5° To Set Up 5 GW TOPCon Plant Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hamburg-based energy startup 1Komma5°, which prides itself on making modules using Made in Germany polysilicon, has announced plans for a 5 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module assembly plant in Germany.\ Founded in 2021, 1Komma5° successfully rolled out the first of its modules at the end of 2022. For its software application, 1Komma5° secured […] Read more
Trendspotting at REI 2023 Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The much-awaited three-day Renewable Energy Expo held in October, as always, saw participation from all the major players in the Indian renewable energy sector. SaurEnergy’s roving team of reporters and colleagues fanned out to spot the big trends this year, and we have arrived at the following broad conclusions- Lower Presence of Foreign Firms Year […] Read more
Tata Power Places Cell Equipment Order With Robotechnik Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Suzhou, China-based maker of automated production equipment RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, has bagged an order from Tata Power worth CNY165 million (USD22.6 million). The deal is apparently for cell manufacturing equipment, to be used at Tata’s upcoming 4.3 GW plant in Tamil Nadu. The plant has planned capacities for both cell and module manufacturing, having qualified […] Read more
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
