Canadian Solar Sets Sights on 5 GW Wafer Unit in Thailand Updated On Fri, Nov 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturer Canadian Solar is set to introduce a 5 GW solar wafer production unit in Chonburi, Thailand. The manufacturing facility, which will boast N-type wafer, will be operational by next year in March. In 2024, it will supply to the TOPCon cell manufacturing unit in Thailand. Later, by year 2025, the wafers will be […] Read more
EU Solar Market Faces Challenges From China and US: ESIA Report Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Union’s (EU) industry association body, the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA), released a report that evaluates factors that can contribute to the de-risking and scaling up of Europe’s solar PV manufacturing. The alliance evaluates the factors affecting European industries, aiming to achieve the goal of 30 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2025 and the EU’s […] Read more
The Future of Solar Fabrication: Emerging Trends to Watch Updated On Wed, Oct 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change and transitions to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, solar energy remains as a bright beacon of hope in the renewable energy landscape. Solar power accounts for 4.5% of the world’s electricity and is the third largest renewable electricity technology, behind hydropower and wind. However, the future […] Read more
India and US Are Major Drivers Of Utility-Scale Solar Power: ISA Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently released a report titled ‘World Solar Market Report’. It talks about the overall global scenario in the solar energy sector. The report placed India as one of the new undisputed leaders in global solar energy deployment. The report mentions that the global solar PV deployment had been primarily driven […] Read more
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
Solar Power Costs Dipped 87% Globally In Last 10 Years: Study Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change claimed that the cost of electricity from solar power globally has fallen by 87 percent in the last 10 years. At the same time, the cost of battery storage plummeted by 85 percent during the same period. The recent innovation in […] Read more
Solar Grade Nitric Acid Exemplifies Innovation & Progress in India’s Solar Sector Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy In recent years, India has become a major player in the global solar energy scenario. By February 2023, the country had an impressive total renewable energy capacity of 168.96 gigawatts (GW), including 64.38 GW from solar power. However, to meet the 2030 goal of reaching 280 GW in solar capacity, India needs to add about […] Read more
H1 Revenues and Growth Powered By Global Expansion For Chinese Solar Majors Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy While protectionist moves in key global markets might be a factor in a couple of years or earlier, for now, Chinese solar manufacturers offering critical solar equipment are enjoying their day in the sun. Key players are all delivering record numbers, thanks to capacity increases and steady prices. H1 figures coming from firms across the […] Read more
The Unicorn In Solar Market : Zetwerk’s Story Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Ever since the solar sector was brought into focus sharply in 2014, in the form of an ambitious capacity addition plan by the central government, the sector has been abuzz. Yes, there have been the predictable, and some unpredictable roadblocks too, be it the covid pandemic, or the price volatility that followed it. But there […] Read more