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
ES Foundry to Supply 300MW of US-Made Solar Cells to Bila Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, today announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 megawatts (MWs) of high-performance, U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, a domestic solar module manufacturer. The solar cells will be made in Greenwood, South Carolina. This strategic partnership between ES Foundry and Bila […] Read more
Swelect Plans 500 MW Of Solar Cell Production Soon Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu-based solar module manufacturer Swelect Energy is set to commence solar cell production soon. This move aligns with several other solar module makers venturing into solar cell manufacturing, following the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal to implement the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells from June 2026. […] Read more
Saatvik Solar Initiates Works To Commence Solar Cell Production Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Saatvik Solar has commenced work on establishing its own solar cell production line in Odisha. The company had earlier announced plans to begin solar cell manufacturing in the state to strengthen its vertical integration. Additionally, the Ambala-based firm has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to launch an IPO and […] Read more
RenewSys Brings Anti-Acid EVA Technology To Prevent Solar Cell Corrosion Updated On Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy RenewSys, a PV module manufacturer of encapsulants and backsheets, has introduced its new EVA encapsulant. This latest technology is designed to address a long-standing issue that affects the lifespan of solar modules. Corrosion of metal parts in the cell and aging-related delamination are now preventable with the Anti-Acid EVA Encapsulant, which is specifically designed to […] Read more
