Interview with Gaurav Mathur, Director Sales, Trina Solar India Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator, Trina Solar is one of the leaders in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Trina Solar drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide. The company’s industry-leading position is based on innovation, superior product quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. Gaurav Mathur, Director Sales, […] Read more
MNRE launches Online Training Program for Solar PV Design Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Ministry has developed an online training programe under public-private partnership for design, installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaics (PV) to meet the manpower requirements of the booming solar industry. The skilling online programme has been developed by the National Institute of Wind Energy under in association with Iacharya Silicon Ltd, […] Read more
Demonetization hits solar power bids in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Demonetization has hit solar power tenders in Tamil Nadu with many developers unable to put down large volumes of cash needed to purchase the land required. Out of 500MW for which Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) floated tenders early this month, 20 bids for only 116MW have been received. For presenting a bid […] Read more
World Bank to grant additional 22.93 million dollars for solar projects in India Updated On Fri, Nov 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank has facilitated an additional grant of 22.93 million dollars to India to further increase the installed grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (GRPV) programme in the country. The add-on grant of 22.93 million dollars has been sanctioned under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and will support the overall $625 million GRPV programme approved by […] Read more
Indian Railways to install 5GW of solar by 2025 in partnership with UNDP: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Indian Railways is reportedly targeting to install 5GW of solar by 2025 in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). PV Tech reports that Prodyut Mukherjee, national technical consultant, UNDP at his presentation at the International Conference on Decarbonisation of Indian Railways stated that the target will be realized using vacant Indian Railways land and […] Read more
Farmers advised to use solar fencing Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The forest department has made a request to the Tamil Nadu electricity Board to take action against the farmers who are misusing the free electricity supplied by the government. Officials from forest administration claims that 31 elephants have died of electrocution in the last 15 years, and despite both departments trying their best to address […] Read more
BMRCL enters into an agreement with Cleanmax to install rooftop solar Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has reportedly partnered with Cleanmax to install rooftop solar system at Baiyappanahalli and Peenya depots, under public-private partnership. N M Dhoke, Director (R.S.E), BMRCL speaking to DH said solar panels on the rooftop at Baiyappanahalli and Peenya depots will be installed in four months after awarding the contract and […] Read more
Dr. Gundu Sabde, CMD RelyOn Solar Pvt. Ltd Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy RelyOn Solar was founded in April 2010 by Dr. Gundu Sabde with a strong belief that solar energy is going to be alternative to fossil fuels especially in Indian circumstances. The company focuses on off-grid and power plant applications. RelyOn Solar wants to bring energy independence to people where they would have their own power […] Read more
Precipitable Water effect on Spectral Shift and Solar PV Module Energy Updated On Mon, Sep 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amit Kumar Mittal, Technical Director, First Solar Power India Kendra Passow, Performance and Prediction Engineer, First Solar Mitchell Lee, Performance and Prediction Engineer, First Solar Introduction: Photovoltaic (PV) module technologies are characterized according to Standard Test Conditions (STC) as per IEC 60904-3 1. This standard defines reference conditions at an irradiance level of 1000 […] Read more
