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
News In Brief March 19: US Solar Cell Plant, Tripura Solar Subsidy, Prysmian-Edison Deal, Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tripura Has Installed 12,800 Solar Plants: Power Minister Tripura has already completed the installation of about 12,800 solar plants, according to state power minister, Ratan Lal Nath. He added that the state will receive a subsidy of up to Rs 85,800 for 3-kilowatt solar plants. Under the scheme, Tripura offers residential electricity consumers will receive […] Read more
Shakti Pump Secures Land To Setup Solar Cell, Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh-based solar pump company, Shakti Pumps, has recently secured land for setting up a solar cell and PV module manufacturing facility using wafers as input material. The company announced this development in a regulatory filing, stating, “Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MPIDC) has sanctioned 113 acres of land to our wholly owned subsidiary, […] Read more
Researchers Find New Way To Boost Solar Cell Efficiency by 35% Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Scientists at the University of Oulu, Finland have hinted at new ways to boost the efficiencies of solar cells. The recent findings by the researchers were published in the Advanced Electronic Materials journal. Their latest study advances in understanding the photovoltaic effect in ferroelectric crystals. The research talks about improving the electric output of the […] Read more
MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Read more
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
India’s Solar Cell Supplies To Trail Demand Till FY27, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Read more
India’s Solar Cell Supplies To Trail Demand Till FY27, Finds Study Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy India has recently witnessed a surge in solar capacity additions, which is estimated to double to 30 GW in FY25, according to an SBI Caps report. This increase in capacity additions is expected to continue improving in FY26 and FY27, further accelerating module demand. The rooftop solar sector is also anticipated to see significant growth, […] Read more
Credence To Start Solar Cell Production From Rajkot Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Credence Solar has announced plans to commence solar cell manufacturing from Rajkot in Gujarat. The company intends to establish a solar cell production line with a capacity of either 1 GW or 1.2 GW. The top management informed Saur Energy that the decision was made in response to the shortage of domestically produced […] Read more
