MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Ladakh: Group Surya Wins Solar-Hydrogen Microgrid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Group Surya’s subsidiary, Surya International, has secured an EPC package to develop a 200 kW Solar-Hydrogen BESS-Based Microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd., awarded the project to the Odisha-based company. NTPC and the Indian Army launched this initiative to utilize green hydrogen for round-the-clock (RTC) power […] Read more
Macwin Solar Aims To Start New TOPCon Module Production From April Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar company Macwin Solar has now planned to start the production of TOPCon-based solar modules from April of this year, the top management of the company told Saur Energy. In an interaction with Saur Energy, Parth Budheliya, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm, said that the company plans to carve out its own […] Read more
Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […] Read more
Corning, Suniva & Heliene Launch ‘Made in US’ Solar Production Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Suniva, a US-based manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells, and Heliene, a solar module manufacturer, have announced a deal with Corning Incorporated. The company claims this is one of the first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chains. Under the agreement, the two companies will supply the domestic market with US-made polysilicon, wafers, and cells. […] Read more
Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Avaada’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Facility In Gr. Noida Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Avaada Group’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Gigafactory in Noida. Simultaneously, the foundation stone was laid for Avaada Electro’s ambitious 5 GW Integrated Solar Manufacturing Unit at Ecotech, Greater Noida. These milestone projects reaffirm Uttar Pradesh’s position as a key emerging hub for green energy and industrial growth. Avaada has […] Read more
New Entrant-Army Solar Aims 3 GW Of Module Production Capacity Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Army Solar, a new entrant in India’s solar module manufacturing sector, is set to carve out its own niche in the growing industry. Previously focused on the textile business, the company has now turned its attention to the booming solar market, aiming to establish itself as a key player in module production. Praful Radadiya, Co-Founder […] Read more
Solar Production Equipment In Focus For Solar Power Europe Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SolarPower Europe, the leading European solar body, has released a new report that calls upon Europe to seek deeper backward integration for solar manufacturing. The report highlights that at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, […] Read more
Vikram Solar To Manufacture Solid-State Cell Batteries Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has now planned to set up a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology. This facility, initially designed to scale up to 5 GWh, is expected to cater to the growing energy demands of a rapidly evolving global market. “This […] Read more
