Future Solar Plans 4 GW Module Capacity, Eyes Cell Production Updated On Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Future Solar, which started its journey in the market barely a year back, is now planning to diversify its business and augment its capacity. In an interaction with Saur Energy, the management of the firm highlighted the expansion plans of the firm. The Gujarat-based company now has plans to boost its […] 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
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
GP Eco Solutions Secures Multiple Solar Projects From UPNEDA Updated On Tue, Mar 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Noida-based solar and storage solutions firm GP Eco Solutions India received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) for multiple solar projects. While announcing the recent win in a regulatory filing, the company stated, “GP Eco Solutions has secured the Letter of Award (LoA) from the […] 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
Top 5: Factors Responsible for Glass Breakage in Solar Modules Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy Glass breakage is a growing concern for the solar power plant operators. With the trend towards double glass sided modules as seen in Bifacials, or TOPCon with double glass sided construction, the changes in solar PV module design and materials mean breakages are now a bigger risk than ever. These breakages can be due to […] 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
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