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
Vikram Solar To Manufacture Solid-State Cell Batteries Updated On Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar has now planned to set up a 1GWh fully integrated Solid-state Cell and Battery manufacturing facility with proprietary Battery Management System (BMS) technology. This facility, initially designed to scale up to 5 GWh, is expected to cater to the growing energy demands of a rapidly evolving global market. “This […] Read more
Solar Yaan Eyes Utility Solar Market With New Launches Updated On Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar inverter brand Solar Yaan has now planned to boost its presence in the Indian utility-scale solar market. The company, which started its business in 2019 with a focus on the residential rooftop market and C&I consumers, has now launched its large inverters to venture into India’s utility-scale solar market. Manoj Patel, Founder of Solar […] Read more
Grew Solar Plans To Enter Foreign Markets, Eyes Exports By CY25 Updated On Tue, Mar 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Can you give an overview of the journey of Grew since its inception? GREW Solar has been strengthening its presence in India since its inception in 2022. The first production unit was set up at Dudu, close to Jaipur, Rajasthan, which has been successfully operating for almost 2 years now. Recently, the company has a […] Read more
PM-KUSUM Comp A: JDVVNL Issues Tender To Build 101.15 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL) has issued Expression of Interest (EoI) invite proposal to build a total 101.15 MW grid-connected solar project under PM-KUSUM Comp-A. It has sought bids until March 7, 2025 JDVVNL latest tender includes the work of design, survey, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operation & maintenance for 25 years from Commmercial […] Read more
