International News Briefs- Solarcycle, China’s Solar Bankruptcies, Tongwei’s HJT Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy China’s Solar Bankruptcy Provide Proof Of Pain From Low Prices With over 40 manufacturers boasting of GW plus manufacturing facilities, China’s solar juggernaut has screeched to a halt in the past year, at least on the manufacturing side. Overcapacity has plagued the sector, leading to crash in prices and the pain is showing. Even as […] Read more
Powering India’s Net-Zero: Navigating Challenges in Renewable Integration Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s journey to a net-zero energy future demands an extensive transformation in its power market. As the country intensifies efforts to increase renewable energy (RE) capacity and to realise its 2030 and later net zero goals, numerous challenges—structural, financial, and operational—are emerging, presenting formidable obstacles to integrating a growing share of RE into the national […] Read more
India Can Turn To Global South For Its Critical Minerals Needs: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s minerals are at risk due to high import dependency and reliance on a few countries. Currently, India depends on resources such as synthetic and natural graphite, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, nickel sulphate, and copper cathodes. The study highlights the need for a diversified procurement strategy for these minerals to reduce trade risks. These minerals […] Read more
ALMM: India’s Enlisted Module Production Capacity Crossed 60 GW Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today issued the fresh Approved List For Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for the solar module makers. The latest list saw a surge in the enlisted production capacity of Indian solar module manufacturers. With the inclusion of the new enlisted capacities, India’s cumulative enlisted domestic module manufacturing capacity […] Read more
APTEL Rules Against Transferability of Banked Energy Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy In an order last week, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) delivered a key judgement on the transfer of banked wind energy between two projects belonging to the same firm. The case was filed by steel maker Maharashtra Seamless Limited versus the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., Maharashtra Energy Development […] Read more
Jinko Solar launches Tiger Neo 3.0 Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer Jinko Solar has announced the launch of its Next Generation TOPCon Technology solar panels, Tiger Neo 3.0. The company claimed the product delivers the world’s most powerful modules of up to 670 W and the solar industry’s first-ever 495W residential modules. Built on JinkoSolar’s patented N-type TOPCon technology, including HCP, MAX, etc., […] Read more
Suzlon Reports 96% Surge In Net Profits In Q2 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy today announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2). It also announced the half-yearly (H1) results for the current fiscal year. The company in its results reported a surge in its profits and revenues on a yearly and half-yearly basis. The Maharashtra-based company reported a total profit of […] Read more
Public Capital and Solar Firms- Made For Each Other? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy What a difference four years can make! It was just over four years ago in September 2020 when SaurEnergy wrote about how access to capital markets was a glaring disadvantage for India’s aspiring solar firms vis-a-vis China. Highlighting the contrasting performances of the few listed firms then, namely, Adani Green (Developer), Sterling and Wilson Solar […] Read more
Servotech Launches Micro & Hybrid Inverter, Solar Pump Controller & More Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi-based Servotech Power Systems Ltd., a renewable energy solutions company, launched a series of new products in a recent ceremony. The company, which has had a strong track record in manufacturing electric vehicle charging stations and equipment is now on an aggressive drive to wider its product offerings. Raman Bhatia, Founder and MD of the […] Read more