MNRE Clarifies No Plan To Cut Import Duty On Solar Panels Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Following news reports that the government plans to cut import duty on solar panels, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has seen it fit to clarify that no such plans are in the offing. The news reports, carried by news agency Reuters as well as many Indian news outlets, had claimed that the […] Read more
Gautam Solar Contracts Jinchen to Double Solar Module Capacity to 1 GWp Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar panel manufacturer, Gautam Solar, has collaborated with Chinese high tech enterprise Jinchen with the objective of increasing its production of solar modules. An agreement has been signed at the 16th International Conference and Exhibition on Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy (SNEC) that is being held in Shanghai, China. Under the terms of the […] Read more
LGES, Hyundai Motor Form JV for $4.3 Bn Battery Manufacturing Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global EV conglomerates LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Hyundai Motor Group have announced an EV battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the USA by signing an MoU. Under the agreement, LGES and Hyundai Motor will produce EV batteries in the USA and further accelerate the electrification efforts of Hyundai Motor in North America. The signing […] Read more
Adani Solar Recognised As a Top Performer in PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2023 Updated On Fri, May 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy PVEL, which delves into performance testing for solar PV and storage technology, has released its 9th edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard, featuring top performers from 35 manufacturers. Adani Solar, the solar PV manufacturing arm of Adani Group, has clinched the Top Performer’s position in the PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2023. Adani Solar says […] Read more
JinkoSolar Subsidiary to Build 56 GW Factory in China Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co, a Chinese solar module manufacturer, has announced that its majority-owned principal operating subsidiary, Jinko Solar (Jiangxi Jinko), has entered into an investment framework agreement with the Management Committee of Transformation Comprehensive Reform Demonstration Zone of Shanxi Province. JinkoSolar said that the under the terms of agreement, it will establish an integrated project […] Read more
Pharma Firm Sami-Sabinsa Procures Solar Power for Karnataka Operations from O2 Power Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pharma player Sami-Sabinsa Group has signed a long-term mutual agreement with clean energy major O2 Renewable Energy for the purchase of 150 million units (MU) of renewable power over a 25-year period. Sami-Sabinsa is a research-oriented firm that uses sustainable nutraceutical/ cosmeceutical ingredients. O2 Renewable Energy is a subsidiary of Singapore-based renewable energy developer O2 […] Read more
Wood Mackenzie: China’s Solar Exports Boom 64% In 2022 Despite Global Trade Tensions Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from Wood Mackenzie has revealed that solar exports of China grew 64% to $52 billion in 2022 despite global trade tensions. Wood Mackenzie research director Alex Whitworth held that trade tensions have taken a back seat to high power prices driven by the energy crisis, and this is causing consumers and developers […] Read more
Enel To Build Billion Dollar Solar PV Factory In Oklahoma Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy major Enel North America, through its affiliate 3Sun USA, has selected Inola in Oklahoma, USA, as the location to set up its industrial-scale manufacturing facility for American-made photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. Enel said the new factory is expected to have an annual production capacity of 3 GW. It represents an initial investment […] Read more
GIPCL Gets 600 MW LOI for Khavda Solar Project from GUVNL Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has issued a Letter of Intent, dated May 16, 2023 to Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL), received on May 20, 2023 for 600 MW capacity solar photovoltaic power projects at Khavda. Pursuant to the LOI, GIPCL is required to sign a PPA with GUVNL as a part of […] Read more