UK’s Ilika Solid State Battery Claims Breakthrough in Safety and Innovation Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ilika, a startup specialising in solid state battery technology, has recently reported a major success in safety tests of its Goliath solid-state battery prototype. These tests, conducted by independent assessors at University College London, demonstrated that the safety of the Goliath P1 prototype cell is significantly superior to that of equivalent lithium-ion batteries. The tests […] Read more
REI 2024 To Be Bigger Than Ever With a Strong Domestic Presence: Julian Thomas Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Can you provide an overview of what attendees can expect at REI Expo 2024 and how it differs from previous editions? The REI Expo aligns with national and international renewable energy goals, supporting government initiatives aimed at increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix and achieving sustainability targets. The Expo brings together stakeholders […] Read more
415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […] Read more
Polysilicon Market Bleeds Top 4 Chinese Manufacturers With Losses In H1 Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy German polysilicon market specialist Bernreuter Research reports that the top 4 Chinese polysilicon manufacturers all slipped into losses in the first half of 2024. Consequently, at least three of the top 4 have cut down on capacity utilisation in the second half of the year, even as Tongwei continues to maintain output. In the first […] Read more
H1 Results: Trinasolar Ships 34 GW Solar Modules Globally Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturing company Trinasolar has now published its financial report for the first half (H1) of 2024-25. The company reported a revenue of $6.047 billion and net profit attributable to the parent of $74.058 million during this period, the firm said. The green Chinese company said that over the six months, the company […] Read more
As Chinese Solar Firms Raise Silicon Wafer Prices, Will Transmission Happen To Cells and Modules? Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With the recent increase in silicon wafer prices by certain Chinese solar companies including Longi, the firms hope that this will also impact the cost of solar cells exported from China to other countries. Given China’s dominant position in solar cell exports, higher wafer prices could influence global solar module costs in destination markets. Prices, […] Read more
L&T Carves Out Renewable Energy Vertical In Its Infrastructure Segment Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Effective from 1st September 2024, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) carved out a separate business vertical for renewable EPC out of its Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) business, within its Infrastructure Projects segment. L&T has created the Renewable EPC business, as an addition to its construction verticals. The move comes at a time when the division […] Read more
Ministry Of Finance Grants Navratna Status To SECI, NHPC And SJVN Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a significant indicator of their growing stature and performance, the Ministry of Finance recently conferred ‘Navratna’ status to three Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) namely, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), and SJVN to develop and expand Renewable Energy (RE) capacity in India under the Ministry of New and […] Read more
5 Indian Solar Firms With Plans To ‘Make In USA’ Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar, Supply Chain And Scaling Manufacturing: Indian Firms Pivot To The USA The Solar Energy Manufacturers for America Coalition (SEMA) released a report this year revealing that Chinese-headquartered companies now produce 99% of the world’s solar wafers and over 80% of the world’s polysilicon. These two components alone account for more than half the value […] Read more
