New Solar Projects In US Report Fewer Delays In 2023: EIA Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Energy Information Administration (EIA), the federal body tasked with tracking energy policy in the US, recently reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. EIA in its report said, “In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned […] Read more
News Briefs May 3 -Envirospark, GAF Energy, REC Silicon, DOE Grants Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy EV Charging Company EnviroSpark Secures $50 Million Investment from Basalt Infrastructure Partners US electric vehicle (EV) charging company EnviroSpark Energy Solutions announced it has secured a $50 million investment by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners an infrastructure equity investment firm focusing on investments in Europe and North America. This investment will enable EnviroSpark to […] Read more
Trina Solar’s N Type TOPCon Module Sets Output Record At 740.6W Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing major Trina Solar’s patented 210mm type-n i-TOPCon module has reached a maximum power output of 740.6W, setting a new world record and being certified by TÜV SÜD, according to its State Key Photovoltaic Science and Technology (PV) Laboratory in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. This is the 26th time that Trina Solar has set a world record for power output and conversion efficiency […] Read more
Swelect, Grew & Renew Win SECI Bid For DCR Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released the results of its tender where it sought domestic solar panels with domestically manufactured solar cells from Indian solar module manufacturers. SECI declared Swelect Energy Systems, Grew Energy and Renew Photovoltaics Pvt Ltd as winners for the bid. The SECI tender had asked for bids for […] Read more
Premier Energies Secures 140 MW PV Modules Order In Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies subsidiary Premier Energies Photovoltaic has secured a 140 MW PV modules supply order from Amara Raja Infra for a solar project in Bangladesh. The project is being executed on an EPC basis by Hyderabad-based Amara Raja Infra. The module supply is expected to be completed by April 2025. Premier Energies has witnessed a […] Read more
Elin Energy Begins Solar Manufacturing Facility In US Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Elin Energy, the European PV panel maker, has announced the commissioning of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. Elin is currently leasing the site in Twinwood Business Park from Welcome Group, a Houston-based leader in single-tenant real estate development and property management. Production began on March 5. The facility will produce only modules. […] Read more
As Govt Reimposes ALMM, New Challenges Emerge For Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) reimposition in India by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has led to speculations in the solar industry ranging from solar module manufacturers, and developers to other stakeholders. The ministry had earlier kept it in abysence for a few years to allow the domestic solar market to […] Read more
EU Investigates Distortive Practices By Chinese Solar Companies In Foreign Subsidy Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy European Commission has initiated two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) related to the potential distortive role of foreign subsidies given to bidders in a public procurement procedure. In the investigation, the commission will assess whether the economic operators concerned did benefit from an unfair advantage to win public contracts in the EU. […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more