Danish Transparent Solar Cells Achieve 12.3% Efficiency Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from the EU-funded CitySolar project have developed a new technology that can turn ordinary windows into power-generating units without losing their transparency. It offers an efficiency of 12.3% and a transparency of 30%, the team claims to have set a world record for transparent solar cell modules. These solar cells work like the leaves […] 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
COVER STORY: India’s Different Path For Solar Module Manufacturing Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy On February 17, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued its latest ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) list. The issuing of the much-awaited list has been increasing in frequency over the year, as the rate of addition of new firms and module manufacturing capacity picks up pace. From just 26 manufacturers […] Read more
Zelestra In FDRE Deal With SJVN Through 500 MW Of Wind, Solar & BESS Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Spanish decarbonisation firm Zelestra has signed a long-term contract with SJVN to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) in India, enabling the construction of a portfolio of 500 MW of wind, solar and battery storage projects. The innovative hybrid multi-technology project will deliver 24/7 clean energy generation, with wind, solar and battery storage technology […] Read more
IIT Bombay’s 4T Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Hits 26% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) has conducted one of the first experimental demonstrations of a 4T silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell, achieving over 26% efficiency. A team at the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at IIT Bombay fabricated a semi-transparent perovskite solar cell (PSC), which, when combined with a silicon-based solar […] Read more
Krivi Energy Plans Solar Manufacturing, Eyes IPO in 2026 Updated On Mon, Mar 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Krivi Energy, another new entrant to the solar manufacturing is now planning big for its near future. The new emerging solar module manufacturer, is gearing up for a significant expansion in the Indian solar manufacturing sector post its entry. The company has outlined an ambitious roadmap that includes increasing its production capacity, launching an IPO, […] Read more
Solitech to Begin 2 GW TOPCon Solar Module Manufacturing in Surat Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy New entrant in the solar module manufacturing business, Solitech has announced commencing the production of TOPCon based solar modules from Surat in Gujarat. The company said that orders have already been placed and work has started to start the production of the modules as soon as possible. Hardik Ramani, Managing Director of the company, said […] Read more
NGEL Invites EoI For 4 MW/12 MWh Solar Plus BESS Project In Great Nicobar Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), an NTPC subsidiary, has issued a tender to build a solar plant with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Great Nicobar Island (GNI), India. NGEL through this EoI targets building a tentative planned capacity of up to 5 MW for the solar plant with a BESS capacity of up […] Read more
With 50 GW Additions, Solar Momentum Strong In US in 2024 Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States installed a record-breaking 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood […] Read more
