Solar Energy Trends in 2025-The View From Europe Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, an increasing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage. These are the three strongest trends in solar energy as we move into the new year. I have predicted global solar and renewable trends for the past ten years. Most […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Body Downplays Impact of Solar Glass Duty Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an interesting move, the Solar Ancillary Manufacturers’ Association (SAMA) a ‘Not for Profit’ company designed to safeguard the interests of the solar ancillary industry, established on August 1, 2024 by Borosil Renewables and five other founding members has rushed to provide its own calculations on the impact of the anti-dumping duties on solar glass […] Read more
5 Reasons Solar Customers Await 2025 With Some Trepidation Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy 2024 is set to go down as the best year on record for solar in India, with total capacity additions set to cross a record 22 GW during the year. For the financial year (April to March) as well, capacity additions could be even higher, possibly touching 24 GW or more. But behind the record […] Read more
US Imposes New Tariffs On Solar Modules From Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Commerce Department has announced a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The US tariffs are in response to complaints from American manufacturers that companies in these countries are selling solar panels at unfairly low prices. The US tariffs will be imposed on solar panels from Malaysia, […] Read more
What Is The Cost Of A 3KW Rooftop Solar? Answer Lies On Firm Selection Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar installations are accelerating. According to the latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India’s rooftop solar capacity reached 14.44 GW by the end of October 2024. This growth can be attributed to factors such as increased subsidies, the introduction of automated Technical Feasibility Reports (TFRs), and a series […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
Brazil Pushes Up Solar Tariffs To 25 Percent Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil, which has emerged as an important destination for Chinese solar exports after the challenges in the US and India, has hiked import tariffs to 25% on module imports, crimping yet another key market for Chinese manufacturers. The new rate follows an earlier tariff of 9.6% that the government has imposed to support the growth […] Read more
Could The Trump Presidency Cast A Shadow On Indian Solar Module Makers? Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The re-election of Donald Trump as the new President of the United States (US) may alter the market dynamics for Indian solar module manufacturers. Speculations are now rife over the likely fate of the Indian solar industry with Trump’s re-election. Those who have business interests in the US solar market are likely to get affected […] Read more
