US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
Northvolt Starts Building Germany Battery Gigafactory With 60 GWh Annual Capacity Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Germany-based Northvolt has started the construction of its battery gigafactory Northvolt Drei. The occasion was joined by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein Daniel Günther, together with Northvolt CEO and Co-Founder Peter Carlsson and Northvolt Drei CEO Christofer Haux, who started piling machinery at the industrial site outside the […] Read more
US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
Waaree Solar Americas Appoints Gordon Brinser as COO Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Waaree Solar Americas Inc., India’s largest manufacturer of solar PV modules with the largest aggregate installed capacity of 12 GW, as of June 30, 2023 (Source: CRISIL Report), has announced the appointment of Gordon Brinser as its new Chief Operating Officer. He has extensive experience and has been working towards advancing US manufacturing capabilities. “The […] Read more
Latest ALMM Update: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Up By 3.5GW Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now published its revised list of ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules). The latest list shows 83 local solar module manufacturing entities/plants in the country. The revised list portrays additional new capacities of 3,501 MW. The increase in the capacities is […] Read more
Gensol Commissions 10.6 MW Trident Solar Project In MP Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering, solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company has announced that it has started a 10.6 MW rooftop solar project for Trident group’s Budhni Textile Unit in Madhya Pradesh. According to press release by the company, the project utilises nearly 20,000 545W Longi Hi-MO 5 Bifacial Dual Glass LR5-72HBD modules and is expected to […] Read more
GameChange, Waaree Collaborate To Supply Solar Trackers To ACCIONA Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy GameChange Solar a fixed tilt and tracker solar racking systems manufacturer has announced the signing of a contract with EPC Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. The company stated on its social media platform, “GameChange Solar has signed a contract with EPC Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd to supply its Genius Tracker solar trackers for project developer ACCIONA Energía‘s new 412.5 MWp […] Read more
The PM Free Solar Power Scheme- Challenges Ahead Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMMBY), going by the hype around it, has achieved one of its key objectives already. Perhaps no other announcement around solar has triggered the sort of coverage and expectations like this single announcement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power 10 million households across India with solar […] Read more
US Solar Witnesses Over 50% New Capacity Addition To The Grid: Report Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by US-based think tank Wood Mackenzie and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) estimated a 37% increase in new electric generating capacity in 2023 in the United States. This indicated an increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. According to the US Solar Market Insight 2023 […] Read more