MNRE Issues Revised Guidelines For Series Approval of SPV Modules Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for series approval of solar PV modules for conducting testing in test labs for implementation of Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Component Goods Order 2017. The guidelines are issued to facilitate labs/manufacturers in the formation of series of products for approval of product […] Read more
DuPont PV Solutions Partners with Fraunhofer ISE Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer ISE will validate and accelerate solar panel sequential testing methods developed by DuPont, to enable service life estimation calculations. DuPont Electronics & Imaging’s Photovoltaic Solutions business announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, a leading institute for applied scientific and engineering research and development […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT For 100 MW Solar PV Projects at Singareni Collieries Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tender documents for the project will be uploaded on the TCIL Portal and the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) of GoI by April 22, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for setting up of 100 MW of Solar PV Power Plant under different packages at Singareni […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Expected to Outperform Globally Despite Challenges: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by Fitch Solutions has predicted that the Indian solar power capacity will grow at an annual average rate of 15.3 percent to reach 105.9 GW by 2028, up from 26 GW in 2018. The report highlights that India will continue to outperform rival markets over the next decade as recent problems such […] Read more
Solar Waste Management and Manufacturing Standards Policy Needed: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government needs to bring out a policy on solar module waste management and standards for use of material for manufacturing, according to consultancy Bridge To India. “There is an urgent need to formulate appropriate quality standards for use of environmentally sustainable materials in manufacturing of modules. This will help in minimising potentially hazardous end-of-life […] Read more
Kerala Legislative Assembly to go Solar, KELTRON Floats Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The specification asking for poly-crystalline modules is a surprise, considering that poly modules are close to being obsolete now. The last date of bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) has issued a tender for the supply of solar PV modules, solar inverter and solar battery at the […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
