India’s solar capacity addition to remain strong (7-7.5 GW) in FY 2018 backed by project pipeline: ICRA Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s wind power capacity addition in the current fiscal will depend on bidding plans of utilities, while that of solar power will remain strong at 7- 7.5 GW, credit rating firm Icra said today. The renewable energy (RE) sector reported a record capacity addition of over 11 GW in FY2017, an increase of around 60% […] Read more
Trina Solar receives order for 20MW DUOMAX twin, a bifacial module built with PERC and dual glass technology Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Trina Solar supplied 20MW of its DUOMAX twin (72 cells), with a power output ranging from 340-350W to a project located in Golmud, Qinghai (“Project”). The shipment was completed on 20 April, 2017. Trina Solar Limited has announced a 20MW module supply contract for its newly launched product DUOMAX twin, a bifacial module built with PERC and dual glass technology. […] Read more
Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 The 50 percent cap of the approved load or contracted demand by small residential rooftop owners has been removed by the government of Gujarat enabling the residential consumers to install rooftop solar systems of any capacity of their own. The order came in effect from April 13, 2017. The […] Read more
DHL inaugurates Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered Service Center in India Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in Goregaon, Mumbai, the 25,000 sq ft DHL facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption of grid electricity by 30 percent. Dr. Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL recently inaugurated Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered DHL Service Center in India. The 25,000 square feet DHL’s facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption […] Read more
Halving Global Carbon Emissions by 2040 is Within Our Reach, but Govt., Investors and Businesses Must Act Now: ETC Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Falling costs of renewables and batteries make cost-effective, clean electricity, unstoppable and essential to the transition to a low-carbon, energy-abundant world. The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) in its latest report said that halving global carbon emissions by 2040 is within our reach. According ETC Governments, investors and businesses must seize the opportunity to halve carbon […] Read more
WorldWater & Solar Technologies to incorporate Nephros ultrafilters into its solar powered drinking water systems Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nephros ultrafilters will be incorporated into the drinking water systems of WorldWater to block potentially harmful waterborne bacteria and viruses, providing additional reassurance to end users. WorldWater & Solar Technologies and Nephros, a commercial stage medical device company that develops and sells high performance liquid purification ultrafilters, has announced that they have signed a partnership […] Read more
CERC Proposes Levelized Generic Tariff for Select Renewables Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed a new levelized generic tariff for selected renewable and project specific for solar PV. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed a new levelized generic tariff for the purchase of electricity from small hydro projects, biomass with Rankine cycle, non-fossil fuel based co-generation, biomass gasifier and biogas based […] Read more
Sungrow Launches New Turnkey Energy Storage System Solution For North America Market Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sungrow’s energy storage system lineup is tailored to help solve the challenge of varying energy demands in residential, commercial & industrial, and utility-scale applications Sungrow has unveiled a new turnkey energy storage system solution (ESS) at the Energy Storage Association’s (ESA) 27th Annual Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado. Sungrow‘s energy storage system lineup is […] Read more
Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
