90% Solar Manufacturing Is Concentrated In 5 Developing Countries, Says Report Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by REN21 found solar manufacturing to be concentrated geographically in just five countries, which are estimated to produce more than 90% of the global capacity for producing solar modules. These countries are namely reported to be, China which leads with around 80% of overall solar PV manufacturing capacity, followed by Vietnam, India, […] Read more
JREDA Seeks Maintenance Partners For Rooftop Solar Projects On Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender seeking Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMCO) partners for the rooftop solar projects installed onto the government buildings in the state. The state nodal agency has issued the tender seeking their services for five years on a rate contract basis. JREDA said that these bidders need […] Read more
SNEC Vibes-What Value Solar Module Warranties? Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy At SNEC Shanghai, between the usual bustle and rush to see as much as possible, the one refrain that was obvious was the issue of shrinking margins for solar players. From the largest players like LONGi, JA solar and Jinko, to the smallest module players, many unknown in India, the common refrain was the issue […] Read more
MNRE To Verify DCR Claims Of Solar Modules, Launches Website Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the wake of alleged fraudulent claims of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) by a few solar module manufacturers, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has come up with a dedicated website to track and verify the DCR claims of Indian solar module manufacturers. DCR compliance is mandated in several government projects like the […] Read more
Waaree, Loom Solar Aim To Lead In Direct Sales Of PV Panels To Consumers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Editorial Note: The copy earlier mentioned that Adani Solar is set to sell solar panels to consumers through its recently opened center in Bangalore. This is to clarify that the Bangalore center of Adani Solar was meant only for consumer awareness and not for direct sales to consumers. Reference to Adani Solar in the story […] Read more
Top 5 Non-Chinese Solar Inverter Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Solar inverter is one of the crucial components of solar panel systems, which converts the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is suitable for powering household appliances, businesses, and the electrical grid. Needless to say, the solar inverter market growth is analogous to the growth of solar power […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Issues Tender Seeking EPC Contractors For Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Power Generation (MAHAGENCO) recently released a tender inviting bids under two systems, technical/commercial and price bid. The MAHAGENCO seeks bidders to select EPC contractors for the design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 65 MWAC capacity crystalline solar PV technology. The project is located in a village in Lakhmapur, Taluka in Chandrapur […] Read more
Low Solar Prices In China-The Indian Perspective Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Spending time at SNEC PV last week at Shanghai in China, one couldn’t help but wonder about the end game as far as current low solar prices go. For starters, despite the stubbornness of the Indian government when it comes to offering a friendly, or even reciprocal approach to the Chinese, that is still missing […] Read more
Bernreuter Predicts 600-660 Gigawatt Solar Additions In 2024 Globally Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global photovoltaic (PV) installations will land in a range of 600 to 660 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) in 2024, according to the latest analysis from polysilicon market expert Bernreuter Research. “Once market participants come to the conclusion that the crash of the solar module price has reached its bottom, demand will accelerate,” says Johannes Bernreuter, Head […] Read more