China Adds 277 GW Of New Solar Capacities In CY24 Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Notwithstanding the global trade challenges of the Chinese solar industry, the country has now created new records in its green energy landscape. As per the latest data furnished by the National Energy Administration (NEA), China’s solar energy capacity has touched 886.67 GW. China’s solar capacity This is far ahead of other nearby countries in Asia […] 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
Hithium, Samsung C&T Forge 10 GWh BESS Partnership Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy Hithium recently entered a new global partnership with Samsung (C&T) Engineering and Construction Group, with expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale projects. The company said, “Going forward, Hithium and Samsung C&T will endeavor to work closely, aiming to secure more opportunities for energy storage execution projects worldwide. The project pipeline is estimated to […] Read more
Green Stocks Jan 6: Green Stocks Roll Over as Broader Market Slumps Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy In possibly one of the toughest market days in the past 12 months, all green energy stocks in our basket faced pressure today, with most coming out badly from the selling spree. With a majority belonging to the small-cap and mid-cap space, which was particularly hard hit, the damage is all too visible. And so […] Read more
Li-Ion Batteries: How US Firms Want To Counter Chinese Dominance Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The American Active Anode Material Producers (AAAMP), an American graphite producers coalition, recently submitted a petition to the United States (US) Commerce Department (Commerce) and International Trade Commission (ITC). The petition aims to initiate a trade investigation and impose tariffs as high as 920% on imports of natural and synthetic graphite from China used to […] 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
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices See Largest Drop Since 2017: BNEF Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest analysis from BloombergNEF (BNEF) said that battery prices this year, in 2024 saw their biggest annual drop since 2017. Lithium-ion battery pack prices dropped 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115 per kilowatt-hour, according to the research. BNEF identified a decline in cell manufacturing overcapacity, economies of scale, low metal and […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
