Will GST Slowdown India’s Solar Power Juggernaut? Updated On Tue, Sep 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Government’s recent announcement of 18% tax rate under the new indirect tax regime for solar module was the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector. Looking into the uproar and dissatisfaction in the industry the government seems to have changed its plan and working on settling the incongruities in the new regime. The […] Read more
SMA Introduces New Inverter for Commercial PV Solutions Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new SOLID-Q 50 inverter is designed to return highest yields in commercial PV applications. All components of the SOLID-Q 50 inverter are designed and tested to excellently meet the environmental conditions in India. SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has expanded its portfolio with the SOLID-Q 50 PV inverter. The new string-inverter offers unmatched performance […] Read more
Solar Street Lighting Market to Reach US$ 22.30 Bn by 2025: Transparency Market Research Updated On Sat, Sep 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Transparency Market Research has published a new market report titled “Solar Street Lighting Market 2017-2025”. According to the report, the Solar Street Lighting Market was valued at US$ 3.47 Bn in 2016 and is anticipated to reach US$ 22.30 Bn by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 23.4% between 2017 and 2025. Solar street lighting […] Read more
Keeping Your Solar Panels Clean Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar panels are maintenance free but it is good to inspect and clean them periodically. Hundreds of thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country as an increasing number of Indians now choose to power their daily lives with the sun’s energy. We all know that solar panels do not have any moving […] Read more
Next-gen solar cells could be improved by atomic-scale redesign Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cells harness energy from the Sun and provide an alternative to non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels. However, they face challenges from costly manufacturing processes and poor efficiency — the amount of sunlight converted to useable energy. Light-absorbing materials called organic lead halide perovskites are used in a new type of solar cells that […] Read more
Scientists developed greener and cheaper way to make single-crystalline semiconductor films Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scientists have developed a greener and cheaper way to make single-crystalline semiconductor films, components at the heart of our electric gadgets, including smartphones, computers and solar panels. The fastest integrated circuits feature transistors consisting of germanium films on silicon. However, such materials are typically only prepared at elevated temperatures, with complex machinery that involve haza-rdous […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sanjay Chandra, Managing Director, Citel Surge Protection Pvt. Ltd. Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. 80 years in existence now for Citel. From Lightening Tubes to New age VG patented SPD’s. Please elaborate more on this journey. Citel, A France Headquartered company with subsidiaries in all major growth markets has been a leader in Surge Protection Technology. We are a specialist Surge Protector manufacturer with full focus on this line […] Read more
Phanes Group Opens Solar Power Incubator to Unlock Potential of Energy in sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We believe the Phanes Group Solar Incubator -in collaboration with our partners- will leverage untapped local PV potential, and create more opportunities for local projects. Combined with our strengths in developing bankable solutions for clean, affordable energy and efforts in CSR, the incubator initiative can help to address local needs that haven’t yet been met.” […] Read more
State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
