First Solar India’s Disconnect: Big Factory, Small Home Footprint Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc., a US solar manufacturer, ventured into India manufacturing business with the intention of serving the domestic India market as it inaugurated a fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 3.3 GW. The firm also had the distinction of making it to India’s ALMM list as the […] Read more
Battery Storage Era: 5 Reasons BESS Is Supercharging the RE Revolution Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Among many things, 2024 will probably remain a marker for the momentum it built up for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). So sharp has been the pick up here that even countries like the UK which had special focus on Pumped Hydro Storage (PSP) have changed rules in recent weeks to allow BESS projects to […] Read more
Top 5: Factors Responsible for Glass Breakage in Solar Modules Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Glass breakage is a growing concern for the solar power plant operators. With the trend towards double glass sided modules as seen in Bifacials, or TOPCon with double glass sided construction, the changes in solar PV module design and materials mean breakages are now a bigger risk than ever. These breakages can be due to […] Read more
Vietnam’s Threat To Go Back On Tariff PPA’s Sends Chills Through Developers Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Vietnam’s decision to retroactively revise subsidised pricing rules for wind and solar energy has raised concerns among stakeholders in the industry, especially foreign investors. The move comes after Vietnam blew past its renewable addition targets between 2020-23 on the back of a generous Feed In tariff mechanism that made projects much more lucrative in the […] Read more
Saurenergy Explains: AC Block vs DC Block – Battle of BESS Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources struggled to become a reliable alternative to fossil-based power for long. The Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) emerged as a panacea to renewable woes, with new renewable projects now even accommodating BESS as a part of the project. The landscape of utility-scale BESS is also now witnessing a dynamic evolution, with […] Read more
Climate Change vs Solar Energy: The Battle Within Updated On Wed, Feb 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Decades ago, global warming and associated climate change had prompted the world to take some serious measures, such as curbing GHG emissions and trapping pollutants. Today, the surge of renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy, is now promising the sustainable future the world once dreamed about. However, climate change has also become profound, leading […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains: Balcony Solar – A Game Changer for Apartment Dwellers? Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power has taken over the world’s new power projects, becoming the harbinger of the renewable energy age that everyone awaited for so long. Indeed, the utility scale mega solar projects and rooftop solar have been the mainstream type of solar installations. However, other solar power systems, like the balcony solar systems, are quietly gaining […] Read more
Lightsource bp Expands APAC Footprint with First Solar Project in Japan Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its entry into Japan, acquiring a 15 MWp solar project in Hokkaido. This move marks the company’s continued global growth, bringing its operations to 20 markets, including Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and South Korea. Adam Pegg, , emphasized the company’s long-term commitment to […] Read more
Will 7.5 GW Green Energy Auction Be a Game-Changer for Philippines? Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the 3rd Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), offering 7,500 megawatts (MW)—well above the 4,650 MW installation target. The auction aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s energy agenda, aimed at accelerating the shift to renewable energy (RE) and strengthening the country’s energy security and […] Read more
