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As Chinese Wind Turbine Makers Call Truce On Price Wars, Could Solar Follow?

In a clear indication of the extraordinary efforts being made in China to stem the losses or low profitability in its renewable energy manufacturing sectors, a conference on Wind Energy in Beijing saw 12 of the country’s leading wind turbine firms sign a truce. Four of the world’s top 5 wind turbine makers are Chinese, […]

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Coal Generation To Remain 30% Higher Than Solar Generation: IEA

Despite continuous effort to add more renewable energy capacity, International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest report found that coal dependence continues to persist. IEA world energy outlook report found, “Generation from coal remains over 30% higher than that from solar PV, even in a decade in which solar PV accounts for twice as much capacity, owing […]

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MNRE Issues Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in an important order that was long awaited by the industry, has issued an official Quality Control Order for Solar Water Heaters. With this, India joins a select group of countries that mandate a standard for Solar Water Heaters. Called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components […]

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Gautam Solar Eyes IPO Option As It Expands Capacity to 5 GW

Gautam Solar, one of the oldest and largest solar module manufacturer in North India, has announced more details on its ambitious plan to expand its solar module manufacturing capacity to 5 GW by 2025. This expansion will occur in three phases, with the first phase set for completion in November 2024, followed by the second […]

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Saatvik Solar’s Module Orderbook Swells By 200 MW With Mahagenco ORder

Saatvik Green Energy Limited, has announced that it has won a contract with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) to supply 200 MW of its cutting-edge N-TOPCon 580Wp modules to various locations across Maharashtra. The total value of the order is estimated to be ₹302 crore. MAHAGENCO is one of India’s largest power generation […]

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Solis Showcases Solar Energy Solutions at REI 2024

Global energy solutions company Solis made a strong impact at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2024 (REI 2024), held from October 3rd to 5th at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi, the firm said. The company showcased its range of cutting-edge energy storage and smart energy solutions, drawing significant attention from industry leaders and visitors […]

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Saatvik Solar Wins 213 MW Solar PV Modules Contract From L&T

Indian solar module maker Saatvik Solar has inked an agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply a 213 MW order for solar PV modules. This order is designated for L&T Energy’s 245 MW Bihar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. Of this, 185 MW will power a solar PV grid-connected power plant, while 45.4 […]

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India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory

FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […]

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