Evonik Launches New Processing Aids For Improving Photovoltaic Wafer Cutting Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy German speciality chemicals firm Evonik has launched its new processing aids portfolio under the brand name TEGO® Surten E in China. The firm claims that new additives improve the performance and efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) wafer cutting, leading to better overall performance and production efficiency of solar modules. With many countries, including China, pledging their […] Read more
India, Japan Partner for Electric Vehicles, battery storage, Biofuels, Green Hydrogen Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Taking cooperation for net zero carbon emissions to the next level, India and Japan have instituted a ‘Clean Energy Partnership’ (CEP) by incorporating electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, solar sector development, biofuels, green hydrogen and battery storages. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, was in India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit earlier this week. After […] Read more
RenewSys Takes Solar Encapsulant Capacity to 3GW Updated On Tue, Jan 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based RenewSys India has commissioned a new encapsulant (EVA & POE) line this month, taking the company’s total encapsulant manufacturing output to 3 GW, according to a recent press statement. The addition of yet another GW of encapsulant production capacity has also begun, which will ramp up the total capacity to 4 GW, the statement adds. […] Read more
MNRE Widens ALMM Ambit To Cover Open Access, PM KUSUM. Domestic Manufacturers To Benefit Updated On Fri, Jan 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an office memorandum dated January 13, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has delivered on a promise made by Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh earlier to cover all govt. assisted projects under the ALMM scheme. The minister had contended that they have been advised that even projects availing of benefits like […] Read more
Curbs On China Imports Fail To Slow Down Solar Imports For US In 2021 Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy A research report from Rystad Energy lays bare the failure of US efforts to reduce dependence on Solar Imports, especially by curbing imports from China. According to the report, the US is on track to import a record 27.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV panels in 2021 from a range of countries, up from 26.7 […] Read more
RenewSys Launches ‘Fastest Curing EVA Encapsulant’ Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy RenewSys announces the launch of CONSERV® Giga Fast Cure, a revolutionary EVA Encapsulant that can reduce the ‘curing’ stage of module manufacturing by 2-3 minutes per module, the company claimed in a recent statement. RenewSys Bengaluru’s polymer experts have been working to improve Encapsulant performance while reducing its carbon footprint and cost. The company claims […] Read more
October India RE Highlights From MNRE Report For Union Cabinet Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its monthly summary of key highlights, recently shared for the month of October, the Ministry of Renewable Energy (MNRE) has focused on renewable energy additions, international conferences and important developments in the work of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The ministry informs that a total of 1522.35 MW of renewable energy (RE) capacity […] Read more
Expect Tariff Hike by 20-25 Paise/Unit in Upcoming Solar Bids: ICRA Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The increase in module prices and the recent hike in GST rate for solar power equipment from 5% to 12% is likely to increase the tariffs in the forthcoming solar bids by ~20-25 paise per unit from the levels seen over the past six months, finds a new ICRA report. Nonetheless tariffs are likely to […] Read more
Solar Manufacturer Premier Energies Raises INR 200 crore Private Equity Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Premier Energies, a leading Solar PV Cells & Module manufacturing company, today announced a Private Equity investment of Rs 200 crores in the company by GEF Capital Partners, a global private equity manager focused on investing in climate solutions. Premier Energies will use the funds as growth capital to enhance its solar PV cell and […] Read more
