MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […] Read more
Ladakh: Group Surya Wins Solar-Hydrogen Microgrid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Group Surya’s subsidiary, Surya International, has secured an EPC package to develop a 200 kW Solar-Hydrogen BESS-Based Microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd., awarded the project to the Odisha-based company. NTPC and the Indian Army launched this initiative to utilize green hydrogen for round-the-clock (RTC) power […] Read more
Macwin Solar Aims To Start New TOPCon Module Production From April Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar company Macwin Solar has now planned to start the production of TOPCon-based solar modules from April of this year, the top management of the company told Saur Energy. In an interaction with Saur Energy, Parth Budheliya, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the firm, said that the company plans to carve out its own […] Read more
Startup Focused On Stabilising Solar Heavy Grids Raises $15 Million Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Brisbane, Queensland based Australian technology group EcoJoule Energy, has raised $15 million to power its expansion into the UK, Europe and South East Asia. The battery storage company promises to address the challenges posed by thr addition of solar power through households to the grid with its power management products and software. Founded in 2014 […] Read more
Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […] Read more
Solar Production Equipment In Focus For Solar Power Europe Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy SolarPower Europe, the leading European solar body, has released a new report that calls upon Europe to seek deeper backward integration for solar manufacturing. The report highlights that at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, […] Read more
Tandem PV Raises $50m To Take Perovskite Based Technology Commercial Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy US based Tandem PV, which has focused research on perovskite based solar technology, has announced that it has secured $50 million in Series A funding and debt, led by Eclipse, with participation from Constellation Energy, Planetary Technologies, Uncorrelated Ventures, Trellis Climate, Tom Werner (former CEO of SunPower), Stifel Bank, CSC Leasing, and other existing and […] Read more
Vikram Solar To Manufacture Solid-State Cell Batteries Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has now planned to set up a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology. This facility, initially designed to scale up to 5 GWh, is expected to cater to the growing energy demands of a rapidly evolving global market. “This […] Read more
Lakshadweep Opens Bids For Hybrid Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Lakshadweep Administration, Union Territory (UT) Kavaratti Electricity Department has invited online bids to develop hybrid rooftop solar power plants with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The last date for bids submission is March 21st, 2025. The selected bidder will be responsible for, “Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance of 2,107 kW Hybrid […] Read more
