Shakti Pumps Cites DCR Cells Shortage, Prices For ‘Moderate’ Growth Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Issues linked to Domestic Content Requirements (DCR) mandates in solar projects appear to be reaching a head for solar developers in India. The mandate, which enforces use of only DCR cells and modules for almost all solar projects in India with exemptions only for select categories, has been causing a lot of heartburn in the […] Read more
As India Goes Past 100 GW Solar Milestone, No Time To Rest Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy If ever there was a better use of the term turning point, inflection point, or simply the year when everything fell into place, 2024 would probably come the closest for the Indian solar market. These 365 days proved to be a harbinger of several good news for the different stakeholders in the industry, including solar […] Read more
Global Solar Installations In 2025 To Stagnate At 493 GWdc: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The global solar market continued its growth trend in 2024 to reach 495 GWdc installed capacity, with a 14% increase compared to 2023. A latest Wood Mackenzie report estimates a rise in power demand across regions due to the proliferation of data centers and growing electrification trends. However, the research report also cautions against several […] Read more
Trump Entry, Chinese New Year To Mark A Turning Point On Solar Prices? Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Chinese New Year holidays start on Jan 29, like always, the country is already preparing for the massive national holiday, which will run into the first week of February. For the Chinese solar sector, and by extension, a large part of the global solar sector, it is the post-holiday changes that will be […] Read more
Tandem Solar Modules Can Reduce Manufacturing Costs: NREL Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy Increasing solar module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing the costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up and improve module […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Off-Grid Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender for off-grid solar pumps. The state nodal agency issued the tender under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The agency asked the eligible bidders to submit their bids by February 10, 2025. With this tender, OREDA plans to replace the existing diesel-run agricultural pumps with solar pumps. […] Read more
Top 5 Solar Energy Markets to Boom in 2025 Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The solar power industry is flourishing globally, but growth potential varies across regions due to diverse influencing factors. Some solar markets are poised to outperform others, driven by favourable conditions already present or anticipated in 2025. The International Energy Agency forecasts that the global RE capacity will increase by over 5,520 GW during 2024-2030, about […] Read more
Websol Energy Update-600MW Cell Line At Falta Location Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Kolkata based Websol Energy System Limited, one of the oldest solar cell makers in the country, has provided an update on its upcoming 600 MW cell at its FALTA SEZ plant. The firm has informed the stock exchanges that the Company has placed purchase order for equipments and has made advance payments for the said […] Read more
Solar Energy Trends in 2025-The View From Europe Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year. I have predicted global solar and renewable trends for the past ten years. Most […] Read more
