Solar Panels’ Efficiency Drop: UK Researchers Solve Key Flaw Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new research shows the first observation of a previously unknown material defect which limits silicon solar cell efficiency. Prof Tony Peaker, who co-ordinated the research in the University of Manchester, now published in the Journal of Applied Physics said: “Because of the environmental and financial impact solar panel ‘efficiency degradation’ has been the topic […] Read more
US Ends Preferential Trade Treatment, Solar Exports From India to Bear 25% Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision is set to put additional tariffs burden of over $300 million on the American businesses every year, including solar exports from India which are expected to incur a safeguard duty of 25 percent. In a major blow to India’s newly elected government, the Trump administration has terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing […] Read more
Bentley Motors Commissions UK’s Largest Solar Carport Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar carport system is capable of reducing the company’s CO2 emissions by nearly 3,300 tonnes every year. Bentley Motors has raised its commitment to sustainable energy with the installation of the UK’s largest ever solar carport at its factory headquarters in Crewe, UK. This development implied that in the company’s centenary year, all the […] Read more
NTPC Granted Electricity Trading License by CERC Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC has granted NTPC Ltd. with an Electricity Trading License to expedite solar and wind projects in the country. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved the application filed by NTPC ltd. to grant the PSU with an electricity trading license in the country. The central commission has proposed granting the power utility with […] Read more
Power Finance Corp More Than Doubled Q4 Profits Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Power Finance Corp has reported in its Q4 2019 results that it has more than doubled its profits for the quarter over the same period last year. State-owned Power Finance Corp (PFC) has reported over a twofold rise in its standalone net profits to Rs 2,117.56 crore for the March 2019 quarter, mainly on the […] Read more
India Now the Lowest Cost Producer of Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by IRENA has revealed that India now holds the tag of the lowest cost producer of solar power in the world. The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) latest report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018’ highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies. And draws on the latest […] Read more
Cost of Renewable Power Dropped to a Record Low in 2018: Report Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Renewable energy Sources like solar, onshore Wind costs will see a further slide next year consistently cheaper than any other fossil fuel source says the newest IRENA report. Boosting the business case for Renewables in the world, costs of renewable sources like onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies will in the next year […] Read more
Global Access to Electricity is Growing, but Falling Short of Sustainable Energy Goals Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite significant progress in recent years, the world is falling short of meeting the global energy targets set in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030. Ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 remains possible but will require more sustained efforts, particularly to reach some of the world’s poorest […] Read more
Draft Model Regulations For Distributed Renewable Energy Sources Issued by FoR Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Forum of Regulators (FoR) has issued draft model regulation for grid-interactive distributed renewable energy sources to be followed by all states in India. According to the forum, the discoms will implement a web-based application processing system for handling the applications for distributed renewable energy systems within three months from the date of notification of […] Read more