MNRE Asks Module Makers To Share DCR Data Since Jan 2024 Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order asking the Indian solar module and cell manufacturers to share the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR)- related data since January 1, 2024. The ministry asked the solar companies to share this data on the DCR verification portal of the National Institute of Solar […] Read more
Indian Solar Module Exports Surged 23 Times Since FY22: IEEFA Report Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is making significant progress in transitioning from a net importer to a net exporter of solar products. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, Indian solar manufacturers exported approximately US$2 billion worth of solar modules. The solar module export value of PV modules from India increased by more than 23 times in just two years between […] 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
Indian Solar Cell Production Set To Expand But Challenges Galore Updated On Wed, Oct 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar manufacturing industry is now under transition. While currently, a handful of solar cell makers are into the production of solar cells, the numbers are set to expand. A number of existing solar module manufacturing companies have now planned to add new solar cell production lines in the next two to three years. This […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Enlisted Module Production Capacity Crossed 60 GW Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today issued the fresh Approved List For Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for the solar module makers. The latest list saw a surge in the enlisted production capacity of Indian solar module manufacturers. With the inclusion of the new enlisted capacities, India’s cumulative enlisted domestic module manufacturing capacity […] Read more
Public Capital and Solar Firms- Made For Each Other? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy What a difference four years can make! It was just over four years ago in September 2020 when SaurEnergy wrote about how access to capital markets was a glaring disadvantage for India’s aspiring solar firms vis-a-vis China. Highlighting the contrasting performances of the few listed firms then, namely, Adani Green (Developer), Sterling and Wilson Solar […] Read more
More Indian Module Makers To Setup Manufacturing Centers In US Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The interest of Indian solar modules is now rising to invest in the United States (US) in the solar business. Bolstered by the hand-holding support of the government there to support the domestic production of solar cells and solar modules in the country, the investments in US in the sector is set to rise. This […] Read more
From 100 MW to 1200 MW-Macwin Solar On Expansion Drive Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In another addition to India’s expanding solar manufacturing infrastructure, Surat-based Macwin Solar Energy has announced the expansion of its solar panel manufacturing capacity, along with the launch of a new high-tech facility. the firm currently has a capacity of 100MW at its 10,000 square feet plant in Surat. Established in 2013 as a textile business […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
