Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
China’s TCL Zhonghuan-Maxeon Deal Targets Joint Cell Development Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chinese solar manufacturer TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology has announced that it will work with Singapore based Maxeon Solar technologies on developing new-generation interdigitated back contact solar cell technologies. IBC solar cells have been gaining market share in China, and have a share in double digits now, mostly at the expense of MonoPerc cells. They […] Read more
Premier Energies To Setup 1GW Of New Module Unit In Telangana Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies today announced the approval of its Board for setting up a new 1 GW of new solar module unit. The new TOPCOn-based solar module factory has been planned at Maheeshwaram in Telangana. The Telangana-based solar module and cell maker informed about its latest move in its filings. The company spearheaded by Surender Pal […] Read more
Waaree Energies Secures NABL Accreditation for Advanced Testing Lab Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Solar module manufacturer Waaree Energies has announced securing NABL accreditation for its Solar PV Module Test Lab (PMTL). Located at Waaree’s module manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat this accreditation further strengthens the company’s product testing and quality assurance. This marks Waaree’s second NABL accreditation, following the first achieved for its Thumb manufacturing facility. The […] Read more
News In Brief Nov 27: Ecofy Partners With Swelect, TOYO Secures $150 Mn Contract Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ecofy Partners With Swelect Energy To Increase Rooftop Solar Adoption Across South India Ecofy, India’s green-only NBFC backed by Eversource Capital and committed to financing India’s green transition has announced a partnership with Swelect Energy Systems Limited (formerly known as Numeric Power Systems Limited). This collaboration combines Ecofy’s digital lending expertise with SWELECT’s manufacturing and […] Read more
China Seeks a fix For PV Overcapacity With New Norms Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With its world leading PV sector hit by losses in the past year, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is focusing on what it can control, to try and nurse the sector back to health. We saw last week how export incentives on solar products were reduced last week in perhaps a signal to […] Read more
US Investment Plan: Premier Energies To Wait For More Clarity On IRA Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module and solar cell manufacturer Premier Energies has now planned to buy more time on its investment plan in the United States (US). The firm, which has planned to start its solar cell production line in the US now wants more clarity on the benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after the […] Read more
Premier Energies Reports Surge In Profits In Q2 Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar module and solar cell manufacturer Premier Energies announced its Q2 results for FY25, for the first time after getting listed on the Indian stock exchange. The company, on a consolidated basis, reported an increase in its revenues and net profits on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis but a dip in its revenue on Quarter-on-Quarter […] Read more
US Lifts Anti-Dumping Order On Al Imports From India Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) recently determined that the US industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of aluminum extrusions from India, China, and 14 other countries. The other countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The […] Read more