5 Reasons Why India’s Solar Exporters Deserve More Credit Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy One of the strangest accusations you will hear against Indian manufacturers, is the one about them exporting solar modules when there is a ‘shortage’ in India. Or worse, about them exporting modules even as they ask for ‘protection’ from imports in India. With exports set to surge to 3 GW and beyond in FY24, this […] Read more
Vikram Solar Secures Spot In BNEF Tier 1 Global Module Makers List Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar announced that it has once again achieved Tier 1 status in BloombergNEF’s prestigious global module manufacturers list adding, “This recognition underscores the company’s enhanced efficiency, bankability, and production of high-quality products.” BNEF stands as a reputable industry research organisation in the field of new energy, recognised for its credibility and […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturers Make Their Case At Ahmedabad’s SmarterE India Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy At the SmarterE India, (formerly Intersolar event) event in Ahmedabad, it was a day for India’s solar manufacturers to make their case at a time when far too many policy influencers seem confused about the future. The conference for the event, in a session titled ‘ A Status Update On Domestic Manufacturing” on day 2(Feb […] Read more
Waaree Energies Gets BIS Certification For TopCon Modules Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar PV modules manufacturer Waaree Energies Limited has announced that it has obtained certification for Topcon Modules from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The certification is meant specifically for glass to backsheet, with a capacity of up to 625Wp. The certification falls under the category of “Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (Si wafer-based). […] Read more
SJVN Concludes 1500 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Auction With Competitive L1 Tariff of Rs 3.43/kWh Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN), a renewable energy sector company has announced that it successfully concluded a reverse auction for a 1500 MW wind-solar hybrid project on February 20. The auction witnessed competitive bidding, resulting in the establishment of an opening L1 tariff of INR 3.43 per kWh. During the auction, Juniper Green Energy […] Read more
Local Solar Module Industry To Face Low Import Prices: Borosil’s Kheruka Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The domestic solar module industry will be forced to continue facing ‘unrealistically’ low import prices, said Pradeep M Kheruka, Executive Chairman of Borosil Renewables. Kheruka made these comments during a conference call with institutional investors and analysts which was held on February 08. He further said that the ALMM mechanism remained suspended, keeping the door […] Read more
Daman & Diu Invites Bids For 7.47 MW Solar Power Expansion Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Electricity Department of Daman and Diu has issued a tender to augment the capacity of two solar power projects in the Union Territory. The tender speaks for raising the capacity of an existing 6 MWdc solar power project by 2.56 MWdc. Also, the capacity of a 3 MWdc solar power project also needs to […] Read more
WBSEDCL Issues Tender For 10-MW Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL) has issued tender seeking bids for the construction of a 10 MW solar power facility on a turnkey basis along the Teesta Canal bank in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The WBSEDCL tender says that the deadline for bid submissions is March 7, 2024, with […] Read more
SJVN Invites Bids For 1960 MW Solar Power Project Across India Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited) invited online bids to manufacture and supply of solar PV modules of total 1960 MWp capacity across the country. SJVN released the tender for eligible bidders inviting bids for single stage two envelope (Techno-commercial Bid and Price Bid) to manufacture and supply solar PV […] Read more