SEIA Backs Biden Move On Expanding Scope of Tariffs For Solar Cell Imports Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Biden administration has issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and […] Read more
Heliene And Premier Energies Partner To Build US PV Cell Facility Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Canadian solar module manufacturing firm Heliene recently collaborated with Premier Energies to create a solar cell manufacturing facility in the US. Under the terms of a recently executed agreement, the new facility can produce an annual aggregate capacity of 1 GW NType cells to supply Heliene’s US cell requirement as well as Premier’s. With this […] Read more
Global Solar Tracker Shipments Grew By 28% In 2023 to 92 GWdc Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global Solar tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world. The top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market share, according to Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV tracker market share’ report 2024. For the ninth […] Read more
Data Centers, EV To Raise US Power Demand To 300 TWh: Report Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rystad Energy in its recent research report found that the total US electricity demand has remained relatively stable at around 4,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) since 2010. But as electrification accelerates, that’s about to change as the report accredits this growth to the build-out of data centers which can support more widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
Despite Record Investments, World Off Track For 2030 RE Target: EY Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global accounting firm Ernst & Young (EY) recently reported a decline in overall global energy investments, failing to keep the world on track for the 2030 renewables targets. EY report found that, despite last year’s surge of US$1.8 trillion in clean energy investment, including US$660 billion earmarked for renewables, investment remains below the COP28 target of […] Read more
EU 2030 Net-Zero Targets Out Of Reach As Investments Plunge Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Union (EU) is set to fall far behind its energy transition targets for renewable energy, clean technology capacity, and domestic supply chain investments, according to Rystad Energy research and modeling. The bloc’s capital investments (capex) in clean technologies – including renewables, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, batteries, and nuclear – totaled […] Read more
Why Battery Makers In EU Are Shifting Their Base To The US? Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Several European Union (EU) battery manufacturing companies are now shifting their interests to the United States (US). Better tax credits benefits and pro-renewable policies of the western country seem to have attracted several of them to look towards the US for better returns. A recent report by a global energy think tank Rystad Energy indicated […] Read more
US Releases New Rule To Incentivise Clean Energy Production Under IRA Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed guidance on the Clean Electricity Production Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This guideline was established by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), to provide clarity to developers of clean electricity projects. This guidance is expected […] Read more
Waaree Energies To Supply 445 MW Solar Modules to Statkraft Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Limited is set to illuminate single-location solar projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan, with a supply of 445 MW of its 540/545Wp dual glass bifacial modules. The delivery is scheduled for delivery between May and August 2024. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Waaree Energies Limited said, “This partnership with Statkraft India represents a pivotal […] Read more
