India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017 Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […] Read more
SECI Reduces Levelized Ceiling Tariff for 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The updated Levelized Ceiling Tariff 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender is lower than the previous benchmark by Rs.1.03/kWh in general category states and union territories, and lower by Rs.0.40/kWh in special category states and union territories. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reduced the levelized ceiling tariff for the amended 500 MW […] Read more
Scientists at IIT Roorkee Create More Efficient and Low Cost Solar Cells Using Jamun Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells have been used to create More Efficient Solar Cells. Scientists at IIT Roorkee have used the juicy, delectable Indian summer fruit Jamun to create inexpensive and more efficient solar cells. Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found […] Read more
ADB Backs Sunseap to Build Cambodia’s First Large-Scale Solar Power Farm Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the Cambodia’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm project, Sunseap entered into a 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with EDC. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has backed Singapore’s Sunseap Group’s project to build Cambodia’s first large-scale solar power project under a long-term agreement with Electricité Du Cambodge (EDC). ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department […] Read more
Puerto Rico Unveils Region’s Largest Operational Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in the northwest coastal town of Isabela, the solar power plant of Puerto Rico will produce more than 100,000 megawatts of energy an hour in its first year. Puerto Rico has unveiled what officials say is the Caribbean’s largest solar power plant in operation. Gov. Ricardo Rossello said that the solar power plant will […] Read more
NISE to Conduct Three Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Using PVSYST & PVSOL Software Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Three Day Skill Development Program from NISE will focus on Solar PV System Design Using “PVSYST & PVSOL” simulation software and understand an off- grid system, on- grid system and hybrid system. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting its 11th Three Day Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Using “PVSYST […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Hiten G. Parekh, Head, Everest Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Roof of commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities in India are usually old and weak, and installing solar panels would affect the life of the roof, what key facets are been looked into before commissioning such critical projects? For any roof – old or new, it is important to first check the structure stability. As a […] Read more
Financial Embroils Yingli, Seeks New Committee to Repay Debts Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Embroiling Chinese solar PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy is finding no space for air. The company has announced the formation of a special committee which will consider potential debt repayment solutions. Once one of the world’s leading solar PV manufacturers, Yingli Green Energy (aka Yingli Solar) has only managed to see its reputation fall further […] Read more
Coal Use in China Declines in 2016 as Solar Capacity Rises 82% Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Significant investments in clean energy and favourable renewable energy prices continue to stifle the demand for coal in China. The world’s largest carbon emitter’s coal consumption fell in 2016 for the third consecutive year. The National Bureau of Statistics said the country’s consumption of coal fell by 4.7 per cent last year, according to preliminary […] Read more
