As Solar Developers In China, India Face June Deadline, Module Supply, Prices To Tighten Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy China, which remains the heart of the solar industry worldwide, has finally seen an inching up of module prices in February, bringing some relief to its large solar manufacturers. However, the rise in prices may not be such good news for many markets where tariffs have been imposed on Chinese imports, as it was the […] Read more
ES Foundry to Supply 300MW of US-Made Solar Cells to Bila Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, today announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 megawatts (MWs) of high-performance, U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, a domestic solar module manufacturer. The solar cells will be made in Greenwood, South Carolina. This strategic partnership between ES Foundry and Bila […] Read more
Laos, India, And US Made Modules Exhibit Highest Defect Rates-Kiwi Research Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by Kiwi Research, claims that Modules made in Laos, India, and the U.S. exhibit the highest module defect rates, exceeding 8% (percentages are per batch of PSI samples). The report drew this conclusion based on defect rates observed during PSI across various manufacturing countries. The study stated, “This trend can be attributed […] Read more
Swelect Plans 500 MW Of Solar Cell Production Soon Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu-based solar module manufacturer Swelect Energy is set to commence solar cell production soon. This move aligns with several other solar module makers venturing into solar cell manufacturing, following the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal to implement the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells from June 2026. […] Read more
Ganesh Green Bharat Plans Launching IBC Based Modules Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Ganesh Green Bharat has announced the launch of IBC (Interdigitated Back Contact) solar cell-based modules for the Indian market. At the recent InterSolar event in Gandhinagar, the company showcased its futuristic plans. Speaking to Saur Energy on the sidelines of the event, the company revealed that it is currently researching the […] Read more
Saatvik Solar Initiates Works To Commence Solar Cell Production Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Saatvik Solar has commenced work on establishing its own solar cell production line in Odisha. The company had earlier announced plans to begin solar cell manufacturing in the state to strengthen its vertical integration. Additionally, the Ambala-based firm has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to launch an IPO and […] Read more
Vikram Solar Gets 1 GW Capacity Boost; Upgrades Facility Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian solar module manufacturer Vikram Solar Limited has successfully increased its manufacturing capacity with a 1 GW expansion at its Falta facility in West Bengal. Additionally, the manufacturing lines in the facility at Oragadam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, have also been upgraded to allow the facility to manufacture more efficient technology modules, including TOPCON and […] Read more
Bifacial Modules Delivered 32% More Power Than Monofacial: Report Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest research report by Enverus found an increase in the average rated power capacity per simulation, which reached 340 MW in Q3 2024. It found that countries like Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Australia, and Brazil recorded the highest average rated power capacity per simulation in 2024, followed by Indonesia, South Africa, Chile, and the US. […] Read more
ALMM: Easy Photo, Akshaya Solar New Entrants In MNRE’s List Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in its latest list of enlisted solar module makers has allowed entry of two new companies. These two firms have made their entry into the latest Approved List Of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) of MNRE. These include-Easy Photo Voltech and Akshaya Solar. With the addition of the […] Read more
