Top Stories of the Week for Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 19, […] Read more
More Than 100 GW of 1500V Solar Inverters to Be Shipped in Next 2 Years Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, more than 100 GW of 1500V solar inverters are expected to be shipped in the next 2 years. A new report by consultancy firm IHS Market predicts that having grown from just 2 GW of shipments in 2016 to surpass the 30 GW milestone in 2018, 1500V inverters will continue […] Read more
JinkoSolar builds momentum for Transition to Mono PERC Modules in India Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar claims to have repositioned itself as a premium market leader in India, especially in the mono PERC technology segment. China-based JinkoSolar has posted its best quarterly result ever in India, with sales performing positively in Q4, delivering close to 160 MW panels. The company says it has achieved a 24% market share in the […] Read more
LONGi to Supply 224 MW Modules For Largest “Bifacial+Tracker” Project in US Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2019, will provide adequate clean electricity to more than 30,000 households. The largest “bifacial+tracker” power generation project in the United States will be built up in Mitchell County, Georgia, with a capacity of 224MW, for which LONGi, a world-leading manufacturer of high-efficiency mono-crystalline […] Read more
Global Wind Capacity Grew By 51.3 GW in 2018 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the wind industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018, a decrease of 3.6% compared to 2017, as total installed wind capacity reached 591 GW. The latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council shows that the wind energy industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018. […] Read more
ACWA Power Joins Hand with Huawei to Develop Global PV Market Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the agreement, the two sides will work together to develop global PV market and apply the cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to PV plant projects to promote industry progress with technological innovation. Saudi Arabia’s leading developer and operator of power and desalination water plant, ACWA Power has […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheets For Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DGTR suggested that the purpose of anti-dumping duties is to eliminate injury caused to the domestic industry by the unfair trade practices of dumping and to re-establish open and fair competition in the Indian market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings notification on the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
Sungrow Shipments to India Hits 3 GW Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow has crossed the 3 GW mark for inverter shipments in India, and the company claims to have contracts signed and ready for the shipment of another 1 GW of inverters soon. Sungrow, one of the leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, recently announced that it has surpassed 3GW of inverter shipments, announcing it is accelerating […] Read more
