COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains- The Solar Tender At the Centre of Adani’s US Controversy Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy By now, a lot has been written about the charges brought at a US district court against key names in the Adani group, besides Azure power. While those charges will be contested no doubt by the firms as already announced, it is a good time to understand just what tender it was where allegations of […] Read more
Brazil Pushes Up Solar Tariffs To 25 Percent Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil, which has emerged as an important destination for Chinese solar exports after the challenges in the US and India, has hiked import tariffs to 25% on module imports, crimping yet another key market for Chinese manufacturers. The new rate follows an earlier tariff of 9.6% that the government has imposed to support the growth […] Read more
Policy Makers Continue To Trim Solar Export Incentives In China Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy China has chosen to include solar PV products in a move to reduce or even cancel an export tax rebate for its domestic firms. While the amount is relatively small, a reduction from 13 to 9 percent, it does send a strong signal that the government is done with incentives for the sector, which is […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 400 MWp Of DCR Solar Modules Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now issued a tender seeking solar modules upto 400 Mwp. These modules have been envisaged to be used in the proposed solar project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The SECI tender said that these solar modules must be Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) compliant. The participating module makers […] Read more
Could The Trump Presidency Cast A Shadow On Indian Solar Module Makers? Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The re-election of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States (US) may alter the market dynamics for Indian solar module manufacturers. Speculations are now rife over the likely fate of the Indian solar industry with Trump’s re-election. Those who have business interests in the US solar market are likely to get affected […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Cuts Silicon Use By 88%, Makes Solar Affordable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, solar energy has soared, from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,418.97 GW in 2023, with solar manufacturing projected to exceed demand, making solar more affordable. Solar jobs have followed suit, which have surged to 7.1 million, and global capacity is also expected to see gains, reaching 7,203 GW by 2030. The International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Jinko Solar Supplies 280 GW Of Solar Modules Globally Till Q3 Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar claimed it supplied a massive 280 GW of solar modules in the first three quarters of 2024. The Chinese solar behemoth said that it became the world’s largest solar module supplier with this achievement. The solar company put forth the information while discussing its Q3 earnings results. “At the […] Read more
