US Solar Module Manufacturing Soared 190% To 42.1 GW In 2024 Updated On Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy In 2024, the United States witnessed an increase in the commercial solar segment with the addition of 2.1 GWdc of newly installed capacity. The company reported an 8% year-over-year increase in this segment compared to 2023, according to a Wood Mackenzie Report. US solar module manufacturing capacity also tripled. The US solar module manufacturing industry […] Read more
NHPC Discovers A Tariff Of Rs 3.41/kwh For 1.2 GW Hybrid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Adani Green, Sprng Vayu Vidyut (Sprng Energy), Illuminate Hybrid (Mahindra Susten), and Avaada Energy have secured NHPC’s 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid tender. NHPC had initiated the tender process to identify renewable energy developers for hybrid projects, strengthening its green portfolio. The tender was issued in January, and results were announced within two months. NHPC awarded […] Read more
Safety Engineer – Solar EPC Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Safety Engineer is responsible for managing the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of solar EPC projects, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards, government regulations, and industry best practices. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction teams, to minimize risks and create a safe working environment Key Responsibilities:- Safety […] Read more
QA/QC Engineer (Civil) – Solar EPC Updated On Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Quality Assurance & Inspection:- Develop and implement QA/QC procedures for civil works in solar power plant Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with civil engineering standards, project specifications, and safety regulations. Perform material testing for concrete, steel, soil, and aggregates as per IS codes and industry standards. Ensure proper execution of foundation works, RCC […] 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
US Faced $5,720/MWdc/Year Potential Revenue Solar Asset Loss Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy In 2024, solar assets in the United States faced an average potential revenue loss of $5,720 per MWdc per year, Raptor Maps’ Power Loss dataset revealed. It attributed this to equipment-related underperformance. It said that this marked a 15% increase from 2023 and a 214% surge over the past five years. Raptor Maps’ Power Loss […] Read more
Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […] 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
Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Avaada’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Facility In Gr. Noida Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Avaada Group’s 1.5 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Gigafactory in Noida. Simultaneously, the foundation stone was laid for Avaada Electro’s ambitious 5 GW Integrated Solar Manufacturing Unit at Ecotech, Greater Noida. These milestone projects reaffirm Uttar Pradesh’s position as a key emerging hub for green energy and industrial growth. Avaada has […] Read more
