Trump’s Energy Policies Reshape US Priorities, Challenge India Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy In line with US President Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing policies implemented by the outgoing Biden administration, he announced a series of provisions that prioritize contracts related to materials, equipment, and services, aiming to maximize domestic energy supplies under specific circumstances. The US Congress has introduced several provisions concerning domestic energy. Notably, Section 101(c) authorizes […] 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
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
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
With 50 GW Additions, Solar Momentum Strong In US in 2024 Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy The United States installed a record-breaking 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood […] 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
New Entrant-Army Solar Aims 3 GW Of Module Production Capacity Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Army Solar, a new entrant in India’s solar module manufacturing sector, is set to carve out its own niche in the growing industry. Previously focused on the textile business, the company has now turned its attention to the booming solar market, aiming to establish itself as a key player in module production. Praful Radadiya, Co-Founder […] 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
