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Solis Seminar Episode 16: Leakage Current Failure

Background In the last episode of the Solis Seminar series we talked about how faults can occur during wet weather, in particular the importance of “PV Isolation Protection”. In this episode, we will discuss “leakage current failure” faults and cover possible causes as well as ways to prevent the issue. We will look at a […]

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Emergence of Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Sector

By Suman Jagdev, Director & Lead – Strategy Consulting, GCA Corporation, Mumbai  The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations has led to articulation of clear actions for a sustainable world underpinned by responsible consumption and production.  Governments are required to meet targets assigned by the United Nations and frame adequate regulations and […]

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The Top 5 PSUs With Big Solar Plans For India

India’s electricity mix is where the country hopes to make the biggest gains, when it comes to its contribution to cutting carbon emissions. Currently, the country’s sources of power generation range from conventional sources such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar, and agricultural […]

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Need for Decreasing Energy Consumption Driving Demand for Smart Solar Solutions

The focus on renewable energy resources has risen considerably over the years. With the condition of the environment worsening day by day due to the excessive utilization of fossil fuels for energy generation, governments of different countries are now paying attention to renewable energy resources. Moreover, the population across the globe has been increasing at […]

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5 Solar Products that Impressed Us

1. SolarPuff Solar Lantern PRODUCT BRIEF: This award-winning solar light is engineered with an origami inspired, self-inflating design and creates beautiful, clean light in 3 colours: bright white, warm and multicolour. PRODUCT FEATURES: It’s light weight, just 2.5 ounces and it floats and can withstand complete immersion under water. For as many hours as you […]

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“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms

The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […]

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India’s Top 5 Solar Power Producers Based on Installed Capacity

In India’s energy sector which is largely dominated by coal-powered plants, we take a look at the top 5 power producers which are producing power from what India expects will take over from coal in the long term as its leading source of energy – Solar Energy. Solar energy has become the leading resource for […]

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5 Reasons Why Rooftop Solar Needs to Make The Technology Jump

Pick Smart India’s ambitious solar targets of 100 GW by 2022, and 450 GW by 2030, are largely built around massive ramp ups in large scale deployments, or ‘utility scale’ solar. These comprise designated solar parks, even ultra large parks, and other hundred MW plus installations that will feed into the grid directly. But the […]

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Top 10 Solar PV Module Suppliers in India for 2019

Here we take a look at the leading solar PV module supplier in India (utility-scale and rooftop projects) for the year 2019. Solar energy has become the leading resource for renewable energy expansion worldwide, and the case is similar in India. Where it now ranks ahead of wind energy, as the leading contributor to India’s […]

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