Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Rural Electrification & Solar Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is blessed with huge amount of natural resources. It observes around 300 sunny days a year on an average highlighting a huge potential of solar energy in India. Solar energy could play an important role in alleviating energy poverty. India receives solar radiation of 5 to 7 kWh/m2 for 300 to 330 days in […] Read more
SolarWorld: Agency Report Highlights Imports’ Serious Injury to Domestic Manufacturing Industry Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to SolarWorld, the report findings paint a picture of domestic producers suffering serious financial distress even as U.S. demand robustly grew, as a result of the massive influx in solar imports from various global producers. Nearly 30 U.S. crystalline-silicon solar technology manufacturing sites have closed down since 2012, a period in which imports of […] Read more
First Solar Releases 2017 Sustainability Report Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy First Solar’s sustainability report highlights the company’s environmental and safety performance progress, utility-scale PV project development practices, and the anticipated sustainability and performance advantages of the company’s next generation Series 6 module technology. First Solar recently released its annual sustainability report which highlights the company’s environmental and safety performance progress, utility-scale PV project development practices, […] Read more
National Solar Energy Federation Seeks More Time for Solar Projects in UP Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The projects of National Solar Energy Federation’s members should be eligible for extension of time as there was a default on the part of UPNEDA, UPTCCL and UPERC. The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking extension of timeline to commission select solar power projects claiming that […] Read more
LONGi Solar’s 60 cell Hi-MO1 module achieves power output of 325.6W Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar’s 60 cell Hi-MO1 module incorporates the monocrystalline PERC cells based on mass production technology with a 21.9% conversion efficiency. LONGi Solar recently announced that it has received a test report from TUV Rheinland according to which the latest 60 cell Hi-MO1 module has achieved a power output of 325.6W under standard testing conditions […] Read more
SOLAR AND PAPER INDUSTRY ALIGNED Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry of India. Notwithstanding, paper sector is one of the most energy-critical […] Read more
EnSync Energy, Hawai’i Pacific University to build a 310 kW solar PV system on the rooftop of Aloha Tower Marketplace Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy will build a solar installation at HPU’s Aloha Tower Marketplace, a mixed-use space featuring university student residences, community spaces, restaurants and shops. EnSync Energy has announced a 20-year PPA with Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) to build a 310-kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of the Aloha Tower Marketplace in downtown Honolulu. Under […] Read more
Implementation of Bio-Fuel Scheme Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy For the development of Biofuels, a National Policy on Biofuels has been announced in the year 2009. The Government, is implementing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme under which, Oil Marketing Companies sell ethanol blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 10% as per BIS specifications, depending upon its availability. This was stated by […] Read more
