China’s World Beating Solar Manufacturers Struggle To Make Profits As Prices Continue Freefall Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a situation that has gone from concern, to worrisome to almost panic level some might say, China’s solar manufacturing juggernaut faces a period of low to no profits thanks to prices that have crashed to unprecedented levels. Taiwan-based Infolink Consulting, which tracks solar supply chain prices in China and beyond, in its latest report […] Read more
Construction Of 2GW Offshore Solar Plant In China Starts Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) has kicked off the construction of the country’s largest offshore solar power plant next to the company’s nuclear power station in eastern Jiangsu province. Called the Tianwan Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station, the 2 GW solar project entails an investment of CNY9.9 billion (USD1.4 billion) and comes with a 400 MWh […] Read more
Module Supply: ReNew, Emmvee, Vikram Solar Win NTPC’s Khavda Tender Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC REL (Renewable Energy Limited) has awarded the contracts of supply of solar modules for its 1,255 MW solar project to three solar module manufacturers. Three companies-Emmvee, ReNew and Vikram Solar emerged as the winners of the NTPC REL’s tender. The tender was floated in September 2023. The solar project is scheduled to come up […] Read more
India’s Annual RE Capacity To Remain At 15-18GW Over FY25-FY26: Report Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) expects the annual renewable capacity addition to maintain pace and remain at 15-18GW over FY25-FY26, owing to a significant reduction in equipment prices, continued policy support, availability of liquidity and investment plans of some of the large corporate players in the renewable sector for growth. However, the execution timelines of […] Read more
US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
The Renewable Energy Developers Whose Plans Will Shape India’s Solar Targets Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India reached a notable milestone in renewable energy by adding a record-breaking 18.48 GW in 2023-24, a 21 per cent increase from the previous year. As of March 31, 2024, India’s installed renewable energy capacity stood at 143.64 GW, excluding large hydropower projects. The country needs an annual addition of at least 50 GW for […] Read more
EMotorad To Construct Integrated E-Cycles Gigafactory In Pune Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle company EMotorad has announced it will expand its existing manufacturing unit in Pune. India will be home to two of the world’s biggest gigafactories, one for Ola Electric two-wheelers and the other for EMotorad e-cycles, said the company. According to EMotorad the gigafactory is spread across 2,40,000 sq ft in phase 1 and […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments Reach 200 Billion In 2023, Says IEA Report Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in its recent report found that renewable energy investments reached approximately USD 200 billion in 2023. The renewable energy investment reportedly witnessed a 70% increase compared to 2022. Among the renewable energy investments, sectors such as clean technology, solar PV, and battery manufacturing received more than double the investment, reaching around […] Read more
MN8 Energy Sources 457 MW Solar Modules From First Solar Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer First Solar has placed orders with MN8 Energy LLC (MN8) for 457 Megawatts (MW) of advanced thin-film solar modules. The order included 170 MW of Series 6 plus bifacial modules and 287 MW of Series 7 modules. The modules are expected to power projects in the northeastern and southern United States […] Read more
