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
Rayzon Solar Forms Joint Venture with Swiss-German Firm Luxra Group Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s solar panel production firm, Rayzon Solar and German-Swiss that makes solar modules, Luxra Group will be setting up a joint venture towards the production of solar modules in India. The partnership will combine Luxra’s technology and Rayzon’s expertise in operations with regards to PV panel manufacturing. The joint venture will strive for solar module […] Read more
Mitsui Chemicals India Backsheet Durability Test Sequence (BDTS) Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Why is BDTS testing required? Solar PV modules require the Backsheet Durability Test Sequence (BDTS) to ensure the long-term performance, safety, and reliability of the photovoltaic (PV) panels. The back sheet is a critical & vulnerable component of a solar module, located on the rear side of the PV cells. It serves as a protective […] Read more
Surat Set For The Big Solar Event Today-Solar Trailblazers Updated On Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy If there is one thing that has emerged from India’s efforts to transition to a clean energy future, it is that change will necessarily need to start from its smaller cities. Taking the lead in no uncertain way is Surat, possibly the most dynamic city, in the state of Gujarat, which itself has become the […] Read more
2023 To See China, India EV Sales Go Beyond 10 Million For First Time Updated On Thu, Sep 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as industry celebrated crossing the 1 million EV sales mark in India by September, the global leader, China is expected to surpass 10 million new energy vehicle sales this year, according to a recent report. EVs accounted for 6.4 per cent of the total automobile sales in the country this year, with two wheelers […] Read more
Solar Module Prices Continue To Search For Bottom As Cell Prices Decline Further Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy PV Infolink, the Chinese solar research consultancy whose weekly spot prices bulletin serves as a key indicator for many, has, in its latest report, continued to bring bad news for manufacturers. Bad, because even as one would assume price drops are good for developers and eventually consumers, the persistent weakness risks putting growth at risk […] Read more
Gautam Solar Gets Patent For Innovation In Module Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Office of the Controller General of Patents has granted a patent to Indian solar module manufacturer Gautam Solar for developing a tool for the bussing process of solar panels. The firm said the design registration affirmed the company tool’s innovative and unique features. “It is a defining achievement for the Indian Solar Module Manufacturing […] Read more
What Is Delaying Commissioning of India’s 96 GW Under-Construction RE Projects? Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A quarterly report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the period ending July 31 claims that renewable energy projects of up to 96 Gigawatt (GW) are under construction in the country. These projects are related to the renewable energy projects tendered through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and other central public sector […] Read more
