Qcells Claims Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency World Record Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Qcells, a leading solar cells and modules manufacturer, has claimed a a new world record, reaching 28.6% for tandem solar cell efficiency on a full-area M10-sized cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. This result was achieved having begun large-area tandem development in 2023, as major solar manufacturers across the world attempt to reach […] Read more
Prozeal, Kintech & SAEL Secure GUVNL’s 500 MW Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy GUVNL recently announced seven winners of its 500 MW grid-connected solar power projects with an additional 500 MW greenshoe option. Under its Phase XXV auction, it allocated bids to S.B.B. Mouldings, Kintech Synergy, Enertech Fuel Solutions, Prozeal Green Energy, Ausom Enterprise, Drashta Green Power, and SAEL Industries. The tender for this project was released in […] Read more
Sembcorp Enters BESS Market In India, RE Capacity Touches 6 GW Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) today announced receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 150 MW solar photovoltaic project coupled with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 300MWh. The Singapore-based company secured this award from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL). The Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
Maharashtra Discom Issues Tender For 1 GW RTC Power Supply Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) recently released a tender to procure 1 GW of electricity from a power generating station, irrespective of the fuel type. This is applicable for renewable projects too. The Maharashtra discom now wants to procure the power under a Round-The-Clock (RTC) arrangement. The firm has planned to procure power for […] Read more
ReNew To Go Private? Key Investors Make Offer Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy ReNew Energy Global, which got listed at the NASDAQ exchange in the US through the SPAC route back in 2021, could well go private next year, if its biggest investors, including founder Sumant Sinha have their way. A consortium with voting rights of 64% have offered to take the company private at $7.07 per share, […] Read more
5 Reasons Solar Customers Await 2025 With Some Trepidation Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy 2024 is set to go down as the best year on record for solar in India, with total capacity additions set to cross a record 22 GW during the year. For the financial year (April to March) as well, capacity additions could be even higher, possibly touching 24 GW or more. But behind the record […] Read more
India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty Against Solar Glass Imports Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has now imposed an anti-dumping duty against the imports of solar glass in India. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification, announcing imposing the new curbs. The notification from the ministry said that the duties will be imposed against the imports of solar glass from China and Vietnam. The latest notification came to […] Read more
GUEST COLUMN: Understanding Ground-Mount Solar Systems Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreyas Gowda A ground-mount project is a solar system installed on land rather than a rooftop, such as a concrete floor or a metal sheet. It comprises an array of photovoltaic modules supported by a module mounting structure (MMS). The panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC), the current is transferred to the inverter through […] Read more
Govt Issues Draft EV Guidelines To Unify Charging Infrastructure Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) recently notified an amendment to the draft guideline for the installation and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging Infrastructure. Earlier this year, MoP issued an alternate facility to power the electric vehicles in separate draft guidelines and laid down separate draft guidelines to install and operate battery swapping and charging […] Read more
