Solis Seminar Episode 22: Solutions for Error Code “GRID INTF” Updated On Thu, May 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The power grid is a fragile and complex system and its operation will affect connected equipment. At the same time, the abnormal operation of connected equipment will also affect it causing what’s known as, “grid disturbance”. Grid disturbance is a relatively common type of a grid-side fault. The frequency of its occurrence is second only […] Read more
Say Goodbye To 2020’s Low Solar Bids, As Price Hikes Continue In Modules, Cells Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The record low prices last seen in GUVNL’s 500 MW auction, when NTPC won with a bid of Rs 1.99/ unit, may be a distant memory as solar equipment prices continue their upward march in 2021. Those low prices in the last big auction of 2020, blamed on NTPC flexing muscle and projections of a […] Read more
OREDA Invites RFP for Selection of Solar Power Generator in Odisha Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has invited a request for proposal (RFP) for the selection of solar power generators (SPG) for the development of a project under the KUSUM-A scheme in Odisha on a Build-Own-Operate (B-O-O) basis. The power purchase agreement (PPA) and model land lease agreement (LLA) will together form an integral part […] Read more
DGTR’s Third Anti Dumping Investigation. Too Little, Too Late? Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The announcement by the ministry of commerce and industry of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) starting an anti-dumping probe on imports of solar cells imported from China, Vietnam, and Thailand was made yesterday. The move, while following due process as one would hope, leads to several questions regarding its relevance. Perhaps the only […] Read more
Is India on a delusional path to progress? Updated On Wed, May 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Dr. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Waaree Group With the advent of the novel Coronavirus, the Indian economy is witnessing a major slowdown. While the nation is fighting the virus with all its might, businesses across sectors are reeling under the tremendous pressure of sustaining themselves. The ground reality of the Indian solar […] Read more
Waaree Praises PLI but Says Indian PV Manufacturers Facing Challenges Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mumbai-headquartered solar PV module manufacturer Waaree Group has expressed appreciation for the government’s recently announced Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and has highlighted the challenges currently facing Indian manufacturers of solar power generation equipment. Chairman and Managing Director Hitesh Doshi believes that the PLI scheme will boost the country’s manufacturing sector, which is paramount today. He […] Read more
PLI Scheme for Manufacturing of High Efficiency PV Modules a Positive for Domestic OEMs: ICRA Updated On Tue, May 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has notified the guidelines for the Production- Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to promote the domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules and thereby reduce dependence on imports in the solar power sector. The scheme has been approved with a financial outlay of Rs. 4500-crore over a period of […] Read more
New Surge in Downstream Demand has Driven the Polysilicon Shortage to a Crisis Point – JinkoSolar Updated On Sat, Apr 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an official statement, the global vice president of Chinese solar manufacturer JinkoSolar, Dany Qian, said that polysilicon prices are not expected to drop for at least six months. The company’s general manager for South & Central Asia, Daniel Liu, stated that Jinko is not backing out from any of the signed deals with its […] Read more
With Intense Covid 2nd Wave, SPDA Appeals For a Further 3 Month Breather From MNRE Updated On Mon, Apr 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA), a key representative body for solar developers, has appealed to the MNRE for a further 3 month extension on top of the 5 month extension granted back in 2020, for completing solar projects. The association counts large developers including Avaada power, Azure Global, Acme Solar and ReNew Power amongst […] Read more
