Websol, Knack Energy & Loom Solar New Entrants In ALMM Updated On Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Seventeen new solar module manufacturing units have been added to the latest update of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), including Websol Energy, Knack Energy, and Loom Solar. Websol Energy, previously active in solar cell production, makes its debut on the ALMM with a 242 MW […] Read more
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
KPI Green Secures 15.90 MW Solar Plant Under CPP Segment Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Gujarat-based KPI Green’s subsidiary, Sun Drops Energia Private Limited, has secured a letter of award (LoA) for 15.90 MWDC solar power projects under the ‘Captive Power Producer (CPP)’ segment. The KPI Green mentioned in a regulatory filing, “The company secured the award from seven entities, namely, Mexo Fiber Pvt. Ltd., Rayons, Maharaja Industries, Gautam […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
Extended Wait Ahead For Any Price Drops In Solar, Wind Updated On Wed, Aug 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy If you track India’s renewable sector, you couldn’t have failed to notice the seeming exuberance in recent months. Amplified by the soaring valuations of listed firms on the country’s stock exchanges, at SaurEnergy, we have tracked how a basket of ‘green energy’ stocks we track has grown over 120% in value over a year. This […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Touches 50.8 GW Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity has now touched 50.8 Gigawatt (GW), the latest ALMM list issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed. The recent Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) lists a total of 93 solar module manufacturing plants in India, against the earlier figure of 90. The […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Proves It’s Solar Ready As Lucknow Hosts Solar Trailblazers Event Updated On Sun, Jul 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy Friday, July 5 was a big day on the solar calendar for Uttar Pradesh, as multiple solar leaders collected in the state capital to brainstorm the way ahead for Uttar Pradesh to occupy a deserving place in India’s solar states. Graced by the Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Shri Brajesh Pathak as Chief Guest, the […] Read more
