Trina Solar Sets Efficiency Record of 23.22% With i-TOPCon Solar Cell Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has set a new world record of 23.22 percent for a high-efficiency large-area quasi-monocrystalline n-type (c-Si) i-TOPCon solar cell. Trina Solar has announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) of China has set a new world record of 23.22 percent for a high-efficiency large-area quasi-monocrystalline n-type (c-Si) i-TOPCon solar cell. […] Read more
Department of Defence Tenders for 950 kW Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Department of Defence has issued a tender for the development of 950 kW of rooftop solar plants in two packages of 475 kW each. The Ordnance Factory Ambajhari in Nagpur, on behalf of the Department of Defence, has issued a tender, inviting bids for the development of 950 kW of rooftop […] Read more
Will the ban on ‘Blue Wafer Cell’ help in boosting the domestic solar manufacturing? Updated On Sat, Nov 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, government had imposed restrictions on the use of imported ‘blue wafer/ diffused silicon wafer’ for the manufacturing of solar PV cells, as such PV cells will not qualify under the category of domestically manufactured solar cells under various government schemes. Here’re some views and voices from the solar industry on its impact: Manish Aggarwal, […] Read more
Tariff Relief For Welspun, NSEFI Through APTEL in Tamil Nadu Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), the final authority, other than the Supreme Court, for adjudicating on power-related issues, has provided relief to Welspun Renewables Energy Private Limited, in its appeal against an order of the TNERC. (Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission) with the TANGEDCO as co-respondent. The TNERC order was passed on 28th March […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender for 90 MW BOS Package for Anta Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the development of a 90 MW BOS package for the Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for the development of 90 MW Balance of System (BOS) package for Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. The scope of work (SOW) […] Read more
CERC Brings Relief on Safeguard Duty for ACME Solar and Arisun Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy CERC has provided compensatory relief for ACME and Arisun after accepting their plea to consider the imposition of the safeguard duty as “Change in Law”. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has in its latest order, provided compensatory relief for ACME Jaipur Solar and Arisun Clean Energy after accepting their plea to consider the imposition […] Read more
Risen Energy Wins 150 MW Module Order in Malaysia Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Risen Energy has received an order to provide 150 MW of high-efficiency solar PV modules to power up a power station in Malaysia. Chinese solar panel maker Risen Energy has recently announced the receipt of an order to provide 150 MW of high-efficiency solar PV modules to a power station in Malaysia. The order for […] Read more
