Qcells Claims Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency World Record Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Qcells, a leading solar cells and modules manufacturer, has claimed a a new world record, reaching 28.6% for tandem solar cell efficiency on a full-area M10-sized cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. This result was achieved having begun large-area tandem development in 2023, as major solar manufacturers across the world attempt to reach […] Read more
High Solar Cell Price Can Push Up Tariffs For Developers: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from June 1, 2026, envisions accelerating solar cell manufacturing in India. An analysis by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics estimates domestic capacity can make solar cells more than quadruple to 43-47 GW by June 2026 from 10 GW in […] Read more
NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to procure hybrid power, NHPC recently floated a tender to supply 1,200 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid power projects, with a greenshoe option, The tender also said these projects could be established with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India. NHPC set 16th January 2025 as the last date […] Read more
RMC Switchgears Plans To Foray Into Solar Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy company Rajasthan-based RMC Switchgears has now planned to venture into solar manufacturing. The company which recently also ventured into the solar EPC business has now plans to try hands-on manufacturing. The firm also plans to start the manufacturing of solar modules and mounting structures with a capacity of 1GWp each. The firm has […] Read more
Meghalaya Govt Unveils Policy To Boost Solar, Wind Energy Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Meghalaya government recently released its policy to execute and expand solar power generation in the state, aiming to increase its solar power capacity from the current 4.28 MW (Till Nov. 2024). The latest policy released by the state allows short-term power purchases on behalf of the State Distribution Utility, entering into Power Purchase Agreements […] Read more
Thinner, Taller Solar Modules Prone To Breakages: NREL Report Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Glass breakage has always been a concern, but until recently, the cause has been obvious. Several changes have caused an increased risk of glass breakage changes to solar PV module design and materials. A recent study by NREL showed that some glass always break into small pieces, in a pattern that shows a clear starting […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: 81,188 Govt Buildings Potent To Generate 3 GW Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that the installation of rooftop solar on identified government buildings could harness up to 3.1 GW of solar energy. Minister of State (MoS) of MNRE Sripad Yesso Naik said that the ministry has identified 81,188 such feasible government buildings where rooftop solar […] Read more
Bangladesh’s Tender For 353 MW Of Solar Projects To Test Pricing Claims Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is likely to test claims of having bought power at expensive rates from developers including from India, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPD) has come out with its first large scale solar tender. The tender invites bids for 12 proposed solar projects across the country, ranging in size from 10 MW to 45 […] Read more
Airport Solar Report card-12 Airports Switched To Solar In 2024, UP Leads Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by the Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply, said that about 80 airports have switched over to 100% green energy usage since 2014 in India. Besides trailblazer Kochy, it includes Bengaluru and Hubli Airport. Airports viz. Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and […] Read more
