ALMM: Vikram Solar, Rayzon, Swelect & Others Add New Capacities Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released its updated Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), pegging India’s cumulative enlisted solar module manufacturing capacity at 67.40 GW. New Entrants and Capacity Additions The latest ALMM highlights the addition of new capacities from eight domestic solar module manufacturers, including three new entrants. Notably, […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh: Dharamshala Gets Its First Solar Project Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh (HP) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently inaugurated its first solar power project 750 kilowatts at Dharamshala in Kangra district. The solar project was built at Rs. 4.74 crore and spans 8,500 square meters of land. The project would generate approximately 2,000 units of electricity daily, yielding a monthly income of Rs. […] Read more
JA Solar Faces The Heat From US Forced Labour Sanctions Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a fresh list of 37 entities that have been found to be allegedly using forced labour in China’s Xinjiang province, a subsidiary of JA Solar finds itself banned from shipping goods to the US. The full list can be seen here. Donghai JA Solar Technology Co., a subsidiary of key Chinese solar manufacturer JA […] Read more
IB Solar Seeks A Share of Solar EPC In 2025 Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Noida-based solar manufacturing firm IB Solar is set to enter into the solar EPC business as well in 2025. With a firm focus on government backed solar EPC projects at MW scale, IB solar has formed a new venture: “IB Solar Infra Developers Pvt. Ltd.”for its planned EPC business. Coupled with its plans to take […] Read more
Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE To Deliver 2 GWh ESS For CIP Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc.’s e-STORAGE, a part of the company’s subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), recently signed contracts with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fund CI IV. The contracts cover the delivery of 2 GWh DC of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for two projects in Scotland. The 1 GWh DC Coalburn 2 […] Read more
2024: Germany’s Solar Production Exceeds 100 GW Mark Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 by Saurenergy At the turn of the year, Germany’s total solar output, including all solar power plants installed in the country, has now exceeded the 100 gigawatts (GW) mark. These recent projections were made by the German Solar Industry Association, based on data from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA). The solar power plant portfolio covered around 14 […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Sahaj Solar Wins Rs. 46.64 Cr Order From DGVCL Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Sahaj Solar recently secured a Notice to Proceed (NTP) to build and commission off-grid standalone solar photovoltaic water pumping systems in Gujarat. This award is in continuation to the LoA offered under Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) which falls under Component B of PM- KUSUM Scheme. Sahaj Solar said in a regulatory […] Read more
Khavda: Gensol Secures EPC Contract For 275 MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gensol Engineering, a renewable energy company specializing in solar power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, secured an EPC contract from a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). The company secured the contract to develop a 275 MW Solar PV Project at Renewable Solar Park, Khavda Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The project includes a total bid value […] Read more
Alpex Solar Ropes In Rahul Dravid As Its Brand Ambassador Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Alpex Solar Ltd has announced the onboarding of Indian cricketing legend Rahul Dravid as its first-ever brand ambassador. Dravid, a former captain and head coach of the Indian national cricket team, joins Alpex Solar at a time when several solar companies are leveraging cricketers to boost awareness about clean energy and […] Read more
