Waaree Energies To Start TOPCOn Cell Production From April 2025 Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies is all set to start producing TOPCon-based solar cells from April this year. The company’s top management is optimistic about its plan to commence TOPCon cell production at its proposed solar cell plant soon. In its latest investors’ call, Amit Paithankar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Waaree Energies, said […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Generation Increased 18% In CY24 Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy sector witnessed a strong year-on-year growth in calendar year 2024 (CY24), with total renewable energy generation (including large hydro) reaching 3,87,553.52 million units (MU)—a 14.8% increase compared to 3,37,745.63 MU in CY23, as per the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). Solar Energy Sees Impressive Growth A major contributor to […] Read more
After Tax Credit Aid, US Solar Module Production Rises By 600% Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturing capacity in the United States (US) rose by around 600% after the federal government’s tax credit support to the industry, a report said. The latest update from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said that the tax credit support bolstered the growth of the solar industry in the region significantly. These tax […] Read more
Solex Starts Rectangular TOPCOn Cell-Based Module Production Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Solex Energy Limited has now announced the commissioning of its 800 MW solar module manufacturing line. Equipped with the latest technology, the new line is tailored for mass production of N-Type, rectangular cell Tapi-R series modules ranging from 585 Wp to 625 Wp. This high-speed production line operates 30% faster than […] Read more
French Wafers To Modules Solar Manufacturer Photowatt To Shut down Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Photowatt, one of the few European solar manufacturers that offered solar wafers,cells and modules has been shut down after parent firm EDF Renewables decided to switch off further support for the struggling maker. EDF had acquired Photowatt in 2012. The closure comes at a time when solar manufacturing in Europe is pretty much unviable in […] Read more
2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Cites DCR Cells Shortage, Prices For ‘Moderate’ Growth Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Issues linked to Domestic Content Requirements (DCR) mandates in solar projects appear to be reaching a head for solar developers in India. The mandate, which enforces use of only DCR cells and modules for almost all solar projects in India with exemptions only for select categories, has been causing a lot of heartburn in the […] Read more
NHPC REL Issues 24.22 MW Rooftop Solar Tender For Ministries Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC, on behalf of its renewable energy arm NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL), issued a tender to develop a rooftop solar project across various Central Ministries. It’s accepting bids till March 3, 2025. The NHPC REL tender, in its brief scope of work, mentioned: “The solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation at various locations on government […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
