Tandem Solar Modules Can Reduce Manufacturing Costs: NREL Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Increasing solar module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing the costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up and improve module […] Read more
Premier Energies Subsidiaries Get Solar Cells, Module Orders From Two IPPs Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Subsidiaries of Telangana-based Premier Energies have secured multiple solar cells and module supply orders. The company got the order totaling Rs.1460 crore from two large Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and others. Sharing the estimated timeline for the order, the company noted, “The supply of these modules is scheduled to commence in May 2025.” The subsidiaries […] Read more
Taiwan Targets To Increase Wind And Solar Generation To 8.2 GW By 2026 Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs recently launched the “Wind and Solar Energy Improvement Plan” to increase offshore wind power and solar photovoltaics by 8.2 GW by 2026. The country also developed a forward-looking geothermal energy plan. The organization stated, “In addition to introducing international drilling capacity to promote deep geothermal this year, we will also […] Read more
Tracker Firm Arctech Secures 125MW Solar Project in Bosnia & Herzegovina Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Arctech, a solar tracking and racking solutions provider, recently signed a supply agreement with NORINCO International, part of China North Industries Corporation. Under this agreement, Arctech would supply its 1P single-axis solar tracking system SkyLine II for a 125 MW solar project. The project is located near Stolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), marking a milestone […] Read more
Imec, EnergyVille Perovskite Solar Modules Retain 78% Stability After 1 Yr Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Belgium-based Imec, a partner in EnergyVille, collaborated with the University of Cyprus, to demonstrate long-term outdoor stability of perovskite solar modules. Mini-modules of 4 cm2, developed at imec/EnergyVille, were evaluated over two years in real-world conditions in Cyprus, with a power efficiency retention of 78 percent after one year, which current perovskite solar modules only […] Read more
TrinaSolar Creates New Record On Large-Area HJT Modules Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Trinasolar has announced its high-efficiency n-type solar total passivation (TOPAS) heterojunction (HJT) PV modules have achieved an aperture module efficiency of 25.44%, setting a world record for large-area HJT PV modules. The photovoltaic calibration laboratory independently confirms this at the Fraunhofer ISE (CalLab) in Freiburg, Germany. The reported module sets a record for PV modules […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Off-Grid Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender for off-grid solar pumps. The state nodal agency issued the tender under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The agency asked the eligible bidders to submit their bids by February 10, 2025. With this tender, OREDA plans to replace the existing diesel-run agricultural pumps with solar pumps. […] Read more
India’s Top Solar Module Makers In December 2024 Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released its latest data on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), revealing that India’s enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has crossed 64 GW. Currently, 97 domestic solar manufacturers are listed on the central government’s registry. While there are approximately 130 solar module manufacturers across […] Read more
2024: Germany’s Solar Production Exceeds 100 GW Mark Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy At the turn of the year, Germany’s total solar output, including all solar power plants installed in the country, has now exceeded the 100 gigawatts (GW) mark. These recent projections were made by the German Solar Industry Association, based on data from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA). The solar power plant portfolio covered around 14 […] Read more
