58/100. India’s Likely Target Achievement on renewables in 2022 Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Crisil Note just predicted a shortfall of 42% on India’s renewable energy targets. However, don’t expect the government to react with much activity to this. For, besides election to two states that are coming up, it is becoming increasingly clear that the central government’s hands are tied , when it comes to sustaining the […] Read more
RK Singh Okays Amendments in EV Charging Guidelines to Ease Concerns Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BEE has been nominated by the power ministry as the Central Nodal Agency to facilitate the installation of charging infrastructure. In order to provide much-awaited relief to the electric vehicle (EV) owners in the country, Power Minister RK Singh has provided his consent for needed amendments in the EV charging guidelines and specifications. The Ministry […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme, Again Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar system scheme for government buildings until October 21, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that the bid submission deadline for its tender for, implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar system scheme for government buildings in different states/ […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Deming Prize for Quality Standards in India Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has won the coveted Deming prize for its industrial operations covering all four of its manufacturing units and support functions in India Siemens Gamesa, one of India’s leading renewable energy company, has been awarded the coveted Deming prize for its industrial operations covering all four of its manufacturing units and other support functions […] Read more
Reducing Metallization Induced Recombination Losses in N-Type Solar Cells Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy VINODH CHANDRASEKARAN Sean Lonsinger, Crystal Han | Heraeus Photovoltaics, USA The PV industry continues to grow at a steady pace both in terms of technology and capacity. An important aspect of efficiency improvement is to reduce recombination losses to improve the open circuit voltage (Voc) of the solar cell. Metal induced recombination is a significant […] Read more
Neoen Issues €200 mn Bond Targeting 5 GW RE Capacity by 2021 Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Neoen has launched €200 million in senior bonds to finance growth towards the 2021 capacity target of more than 5 GW under construction or in operation French renewable energy producer Neoen has announced the successful launch of an offering of senior unsecured bonds for a maximum nominal amount of Euro 200 million. The company has […] Read more
Equinor Sells 25% Stake German Offshore Wind Farm for €500 mn Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Equinor has sold a 25 percent ownership interest in the Arkona offshore wind farm to Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners for EUR 500 million. Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor has announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of 25 percent ownership (94-95 MW) interest in the Arkona offshore wind farm off […] Read more
Final Turbine Installed at Ørsted’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced that the final wind turbine of 174 has been installed at the world’s largest offshore wind farm Hornsea 1. Ørsted has announced that the final of 174 wind turbines has been installed at the world’s largest offshore wind farm Hornsea 1. The component load-out took place at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s factory […] Read more
Shell Acquires 20% Stake in Bengaluru-Based Orb Energy Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has announced that Shell New Energies business has acquired a 20 percent stake in the firm in its latest funding round. Orb Energy, one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in India, has announced that the Royal Dutch Shell’s New Energies business has acquired an almost 20 percent stake in the […] Read more