COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] 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
SWELECT Energy Secures 150 MW Module Order, Rises ₹290cr Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar energy company SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd today announced securing orders of over 150 MW for its TOPCon Bi-facial solar PV modules. Additionally, SWELECT Group has successfully raised ₹290 crore funding through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) via a private placement with India Infradebt Limited, the company said. This move, secured against a portion of its Solar […] Read more
Assistant Manager- Module Process Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Responsible for improving lamination quality of the modules by meeting the lamination product /process CTQ’s. Stringer & laminator Recipe settings & troubleshooting. Documentation for new processes, WI, SOP, Process parameters Preparation of Pre lam EL data and rework monitoring and take corrective and preventative action for controlling Pre El rework. Coordinate with quality team […] Read more
Tandem PV Raises $50m To Take Perovskite Based Technology Commercial Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy US based Tandem PV, which has focused research on perovskite based solar technology, has announced that it has secured $50 million in Series A funding and debt, led by Eclipse, with participation from Constellation Energy, Planetary Technologies, Uncorrelated Ventures, Trellis Climate, Tom Werner (former CEO of SunPower), Stifel Bank, CSC Leasing, and other existing and […] Read more
With A Focus On TOPCon, Cosmic PV Eyes 3 GW Capacity Soon Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Surat-based solar module manufacturer Cosmic PV Power is set to expand its cumulative solar module manufacturing capacity to 3 GW shortly. The company’s top management told Saur Energy that its proposed 1,600 MW TOPCon cell-based module plant is expected to become operational in the first quarter of FY26. Shravan Gupta, Managing Director (MD) of Cosmic […] 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
DhaSh PV Set To Boost Vertical Integration, Diversify Production Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar solutions company Dhash PV is now working towards diversifying its product range for the Indian solar market. The company is now optimistic about the early commencement of its proposed manufacturing unit at Karnataka. Talking exclusively to Saur Energy, Bhupendra Singh Rawat, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company said that the new proposed […] Read more
BUDGET: FM Proposes Amending Duties For Solar Cells, Modules Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2025. Although the minister did not explicitly use the word ‘renewable’ in her speech or announce any scheme or support for the sector exclusively, the finer details of the budget document revealed some changes. The budget documents revealed that the government has decided to amend […] Read more
