Electricity Costs: India’s Lowest and Most Expensive States, The Global Picture Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A lot of factors influence the per unit electricity costs in a country. The prices are heavily influenced by factors that include the country’s geographical location, geological makeup, level of development and technological advancement, and whether it is a high-, middle-, or low-income nation. The rise of renewable power through the recent decades has also […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
Sembcorp Enters BESS Market In India, RE Capacity Touches 6 GW Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) today announced receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) for a 150 MW solar photovoltaic project coupled with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 300MWh. The Singapore-based company secured this award from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) through its subsidiary Sembcorp Green Infra Private Limited (SGIPL). The Build-Own-Operate (BOO) […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Receives Empanelment Letter From MSEDCL For 25,000 Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian solar pump manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited (SPIL) today announced receiving a Letter of Empanelment from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) for 25,000 Standalone Off-Grid solar pumps. This was meant for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps collectively worth Rs. 754.30 Crores (inclusive of GST) for the entire state of […] Read more
Global Non-Chinese Inverter Firms Seek Protection Against Chinese Dominance Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy China’s solar demand doubled in 2023, driving significant growth in PV inverter supply. Similar to the solar PV sector, Chinese inverter manufacturers are emerging as the dominant force in the global inverter market, accounting for over half of global shipments. Since 2022, the top 5 ranks in the global inverter shipments have also been taken […] Read more
Servotech, LESSzwei To Bring PV-Powered EV Charging Infrastructure In Germany Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Servotech Power Systems, a Delhi-based EV charger manufacturer, has partnered with LESSzwei GmbH (LESS2), to support the German government’s efforts to develop and deploy 100% solar-powered EV charging infrastructure. These charging stations are designed for micro-mobility vehicles, including e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-cargo bikes, in urban areas of Germany. This project, named “EnerMAAS”, can create a […] Read more
Time to Worry In India? Chinese PV Firms In Production Control Agreement To Stem Losses Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Over 30 of the top Solar PV firms in China are said to have signed up for a program of self-discipline at the China Photovoltaic Industry Association’s annual meeting last week. Taking a stated cue from OPEC ( The organisation of petroleum exporting countries), the world’s oldest existing cartel, the Chinese PV firms are setting […] Read more
BIPV Consumers Need Better Tariff Support: CSTEP-GIZ Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest draft report prepared by two think tanks batted for preferential tariffs for the consumers of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has prepared this document. This document has been prepared as a draft guideline for BIPV in India. The […] Read more
TOPCon Modules Can Deliver 3.4% Monthly Power Generation Gain Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to a global field test, TOPCon modules provide an average power generation gain of 3.15% per watt over XBC modules, with a relative gain of up to 3.4% every month. The result is compelling evidence of TOPCon modules’ superior power generation capability and customer value. The field test occurred between July 16 and September […] Read more
