BHEL Set To Build 1.2 GW Solar Project At Khavda, Issues Tender Updated On Tue, Mar 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat is set to host another project led by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s (BHEL) solar division. The project included selecting contractors for developing and commissioning the project, which consists of a 4×300 MW Khavda Solar PV plant. This would take the total capacity for the project to 1.2 GW. The tender also involves setting up […] 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
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
NGEL Invites EoI For 4 MW/12 MWh Solar Plus BESS Project In Great Nicobar Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), an NTPC subsidiary, has issued a tender to build a solar plant with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Great Nicobar Island (GNI), India. NGEL through this EoI targets building a tentative planned capacity of up to 5 MW for the solar plant with a BESS capacity of up […] Read more
Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […] Read more
Corning, Suniva & Heliene Launch ‘Made in US’ Solar Production Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Suniva, a US-based manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon solar cells, and Heliene, a solar module manufacturer, have announced a deal with Corning Incorporated. The company claims this is one of the first ‘Made in America’ solar module supply chains. Under the agreement, the two companies will supply the domestic market with US-made polysilicon, wafers, and cells. […] Read more
Knack Energy To Boost Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar company Knack Energy is setting its sights on expanding its footprint in India’s solar module manufacturing sector. Having initially specialized in producing EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), backsheet, and other key solar components, the company recently entered the solar module manufacturing space and is now gearing up for significant capacity expansion. Ravi Patel, Director […] 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
Lead Sourcing, Strategy, Costing & Contract Management (Solar & eBoP) Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:- KRA:- Costing & Price Benchmarking (Solar & e-BoP):- Provide component wise (Solar Module, inverter, mounting structure, cables, transformers, trackers, BOS etc. ) costing & updated industry benchmarks to bidding and BD teams to ensure optimal IRRs while bidding Develop bottom-up cost models for key solar components: Modules, inverters, mounting structures, cables, transformers, trackers, […] Read more
