Q1 2025: First Solar Lowers Outlook On Tariff Issues, Cites India Demand Updated On Wed, Apr 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy First Solar Inc. revised its guidance in its Q1 2025 financial results to reflect the expected impact of new tariffs implemented in April 2025. The company reported net sales of $0.8 billion for the quarter ended March 31, down from $1.5 billion in the previous quarter. The decline was primarily attributed to an anticipated seasonal […] Read more
May 20 Could Open A Bigger Door For Indian Solar Exporters To US Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy On May 20, the International Trade Commission of the US (ITC) will give its final determination of tariffs to be applied on solar imports from South East Asia. The ITC has already made an in-principle determination that imports from these markets are harming US producers. These enhanced tariffs will target Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand, […] Read more
Laos, India, And US Made Modules Exhibit Highest Defect Rates-Kiwi Research Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by Kiwi Research, claims that Modules made in Laos, India, and the U.S. exhibit the highest module defect rates, exceeding 8% (percentages are per batch of PSI samples). The report drew this conclusion based on defect rates observed during PSI across various manufacturing countries. The study stated, “This trend can be attributed […] Read more
US Lifts Anti-Dumping Order On Al Imports From India Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) recently determined that the US industry is not materially injured or threatened with material injury by imports of aluminum extrusions from India, China, and 14 other countries. The other countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The […] Read more
Renewables Can Bring Down Singapore’s Gas Dependency To 61%: EMBER Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report from energy think tank EMBER said that Singapore’s heavy reliance on gas-based electricity could be cut down with the expected rise of renewables in the country. The report said that based on its calculations, the share of electricity from gas would drop from 92% in 2022 to 61% by 2035. This was […] Read more
US Solar Manufacturers File Case Against China’s Alleged Illegal Trade Practices In SE Asia Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee of US solar manufacturers represented by DC law firm Wiley Rein LLP, filed a set of antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and the US Department of commerce. The companies subject to this investigation would be primarily Chinese-headquartered companies. The move comes […] Read more
First Solar Inaugurates 3.3 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility In Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy American solar module manufacturer First Solar inaugurated its new solar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. The global cleantech company claimed it to be the country’s first fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing plant. The Minister for Industries, Promotions and Commerce of the Government of Tamil Nadu, T R B Rajaa inaugurated the facility in a ceremony attended by […] Read more
India’s Solar Panel Imports In Last 5 Years- Vietnam, Malaysia Pick Up Slack From China Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh recently shared data on solar panel imports into India in the past 5 years. Sourced from the Export Import Data Bank of the Ministry of Commerce, the figures make for interesting reading. For instance, data claimed between 2022-23 and 2023-24 (6 months) even […] Read more
LONGi Invests MYR 1.8bn For Its Serendah Module Plant In Malaysia Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy LONGi Green Energy seems to be charting new territories in Malaysia. With an investment of MYR 1.8 billion (approximately RMB 2.8 billion), LONGi Malaysia Serendah Module Plant in Selangor has officially been set in motion. This landmark development signifies LONGi’s pursuit of delivering top-tier solar products and leading sustainable energy practices. This project, spanning over […] Read more
