Top 5: Factors Responsible for Glass Breakage in Solar Modules Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Glass breakage is a growing concern for the solar power plant operators. With the trend towards double glass sided modules as seen in Bifacials, or TOPCon with double glass sided construction, the changes in solar PV module design and materials mean breakages are now a bigger risk than ever. These breakages can be due to […] Read more
Shakti Pump Secures Land To Setup Solar Cell, Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh-based solar pump company, Shakti Pumps, has recently secured land for setting up a solar cell and PV module manufacturing facility using wafers as input material. The company announced this development in a regulatory filing, stating, “Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MPIDC) has sanctioned 113 acres of land to our wholly owned subsidiary, […] Read more
Researchers Find New Way To Boost Solar Cell Efficiency by 35% Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Scientists at the University of Oulu, Finland have hinted at new ways to boost the efficiencies of solar cells. The recent findings by the researchers were published in the Advanced Electronic Materials journal. Their latest study advances in understanding the photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric crystals. The research talks about improving the electric output of the […] Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
Corning, Suniva & Heliene Launch ‘Made in US’ Solar Production Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Suniva, a US-based manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells, and Heliene, a solar module manufacturer, have announced a deal with Corning Incorporated. The company claims this is one of the first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chains. Under the agreement, the two companies will supply the domestic market with US-made polysilicon, wafers, and cells. […] Read more
Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Avaada’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Facility In Gr. Noida Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Avaada Group’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Gigafactory in Noida. Simultaneously, the foundation stone was laid for Avaada Electro’s ambitious 5 GW Integrated Solar Manufacturing Unit at Ecotech, Greater Noida. These milestone projects reaffirm Uttar Pradesh’s position as a key emerging hub for green energy and industrial growth. Avaada has […] Read more
MHI Invites Bids For 100 MW SJVN Solar Project Survey, Planning in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a tender to engage an agency to undertake a topographical survey, soil investigation, preparation and submission of detailed progress reports, and initial layout submissions for the EPC package. This tender invites to develop a 100 MW solar project at Nawa, Rajasthan, for SJVNL Green Energy Limited. It’s […] Read more
