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
US Faced $5,720/MWdc/Year Potential Revenue Solar Asset Loss Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy In 2024, solar assets in the United States faced an average potential revenue loss of $5,720 per MWdc per year, Raptor Maps’ Power Loss dataset revealed. It attributed this to equipment-related underperformance. It said that this marked a 15% increase from 2023 and a 214% surge over the past five years. Raptor Maps’ Power Loss […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] 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
MHI Invites Bids For 100 MW SJVN Solar Project Survey, Planning in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued a tender to engage an agency to undertake a topographical survey, soil investigation, preparation and submission of detailed progress reports, and initial layout submissions for the EPC package. This tender invites to develop a 100 MW solar project at Nawa, Rajasthan, for SJVNL Green Energy Limited. It’s […] Read more
Assistant Manager- Module Process Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Responsible for improving lamination quality of the modules by meeting the lamination product /process CTQ’s. Stringer & laminator Recipe settings & troubleshooting. Documentation for new processes, WI, SOP, Process parameters Preparation of Pre lam EL data and rework monitoring and take corrective and preventative action for controlling Pre El rework. Coordinate with quality team […] Read more
Production Engineer – Module Production Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Manpower allocation/ Ensure cleaning activity of critical machines/ 100% production adherence as per plan for respective shift 5S Activity / identify safety hazard and timely closure of Near miss/incident investigation if any. Communication with PPC team with respect to production order and RM Line in charge meeting with operator Defect discussion/production output Verification of […] 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
Lead Sourcing, Strategy, Costing & Contract Management (Solar & eBoP) Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:- KRA:- Costing & Price Benchmarking (Solar & e-BoP):- Provide component wise (Solar Module, inverter, mounting structure, cables, transformers, trackers, BOS etc. ) costing & updated industry benchmarks to bidding and BD teams to ensure optimal IRRs while bidding Develop bottom-up cost models for key solar components: Modules, inverters, mounting structures, cables, transformers, trackers, […] Read more
