With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Budget 2025: Green Firms Seek Support For Wafer, Ingot Production Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy As the Union government is gearing up to announce the Union Budget, India’s renewable energy sector is expecting more hand-holding support from the government. The industry is now also keen to have more stability in policies and attention to some of the lesser support areas of the industry. In the last interim and extended budget […] Read more
Maharashtra: BrightNight Commissions First Phase Of 115MW Hybrid RE Project Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy US-based BrightNight, a global renewable power producer, recently commissioned the first phase of Optima Maharashtra, a 115 MW hybrid renewable power project in India. It’s also one of the first co-located wind-solar projects in Maharashtra. The project is located in Dharashiv, Southern Maharashtra, and spanning about 1400 acres, Optima Maharashtra integrates advanced wind and solar […] 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
China’s TCL Zhonghuan-Maxeon Deal Targets Joint Cell Development Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chinese solar manufacturer TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology has announced that it will work with Singapore based Maxeon Solar technologies on developing new-generation interdigitated back contact solar cell technologies. IBC solar cells have been gaining market share in China, and have a share in double digits now, mostly at the expense of MonoPerc cells. They […] Read more
Waaree Energies, IIT Bombay Advance R&D In PV Perovskite Cells Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based Waaree Energies, a solar PV modules manufacturer today collaborated with IIT Bombay to enter into a CSR initiative. This initiative aims to advance research and development in solar perovskite cells. This partnership envisions to the creation of an advanced Fabrication and characterization setup for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. Through this initiative, Waaree Energies aims […] Read more
Credence, Krannich Partner To Supply MonoPERC & Topcon Modules Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Credence Solar, a PV module manufacturer, and Krannich Solar, a solar products distributor, entered a partnership to accelerate solar energy solutions adoption in India and in the international markets. As part of this collaboration, Krannich Solar will distribute Credence Solar’s Mono-PERC and TOPCon PV modules to its across India, Europe, and other key solar […] Read more
Oorja Raises $1.5M Pre-Series A For Farming-As-A-Service Model Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Oorja, a solar irrigation services and agricultural advisory to smallholder farmers in India, successfully closed its US$1.5 million Pre-Series A funding round. The company in the recent round attracted $1.2 million in equity finance from impact investors like Acumen, elea, a family trust advised by Artha Impact, Echoing Green Signal Fund, Partners Group via its […] Read more
Transmission & RE Grid Integration Specialist Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Transmission and RE Grid Integration Specialist will conceptualise, plan, and assess the transmission and RE grid integration initiatives. This position involves conducting an assessment of transmission and RE grid integration, technical due diligence, supporting the PPIC team across relevant programmes, and applying global best practices in smart grid infrastructure development. The specialist will develop […] Read more
