KSA, Al-Afandi Solar Aims to Build Massive Solar Power Plant in The Middle East Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission has come under an agreement with Al-Afandi Solar to build one of the largest commercial processing plants for solar cell and silicon panel. Yanbu Royal Commission Chief Executive Dr. Alaa Nassif and Al-Afandi Solar Dy. Ibrahim Al-Afandi marked the billion-dollar solar facility contract. The facility is expected to fill a […] Read more
Trinasolar Leads Global Perovskite Solar Cell Patent Rankings Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy TrinaSolar has secured the top spot in the Global Perovskite Solar Cell Invention Patent Ranking released by intellectual property research firm IPRdaily, with 481 patent applications filed globally. The Chinese solar technology firm also ranked second in both the global solar cell and module patent rankings and the TOPCon solar cell patent ranking, according to […] Read more
Sunora Solar To Foray Into Hybrid Solar Inverter Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Surat-based solar module manufacturer Sunora Solar is gearing up to enter the new energy solutions segment with the launch of its own range of hybrid inverters, while also significantly expanding its solar module manufacturing capabilities. Speaking to Saur Energy, Piyush Variya, Managing Director of Sunora Solar, shared that the company is planning to launch its […] Read more
Trinasolar Develops 800W+ Perovskite Tandem Solar Module Updated On Tue, Apr 22nd, 2025 by Saurenergy China’s Trinasolar, a global smart solar PV and energy storage solutions provider, has claimed to have developed one of the industry’s first solar modules delivering over 800W of maximum power. The 3.1 square metre module, built using 210mm x 105mm perovskite/silicon tandem cells, achieved a maximum output of 808W, according to global certification body TÜV […] Read more
Oxford PV Licenses Perovskite Patent to TrinaSolar Updated On Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a significant boost to the future for Perovskite based PV technologies, Oxford PV, leading the commercialisation of perovskite-silicon tandem solar technology, and global solar major Trinasolar, have signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement for the manufacture and/or sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic (PV) products in China with an additional right to sublicense. With the Chinese […] Read more
UPNEDA Aims To Solarise Households, Issues Bid For ‘Solar Packs’ Updated On Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender for solar power packs, aiming to solarise several smaller households across the state with solar-operated appliances. With this tender, the UP government has planned to boost the use of solar power for smaller households in the state. Under the initiative, the […] 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
MNRE Proposes Separate ALMM For Off-Grid Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has proposed a new Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) specifically for off-grid solar solutions. As part of this initiative, the ministry plans to lower the threshold efficiency limits for solar modules under ALMM for these applications. It has invited stakeholders to submit their suggestions by […] Read more
MNRE Sets Norms For Solar Cold Storage With Thermal Energy Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has established design, performance, and testing standards for Solar Cold Storage systems equipped with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) backup. These systems primarily operate on solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, providing a sustainable solution for preserving agricultural, fishery, dairy, and pharmaceutical products. The new regulations set performance requirements by […] Read more
