VIZ-A-VIZ with HARTEK SINGH, Chairman & Managing Director | Hartek Group Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. FM Arun Jaitely in presenting Budget for 2017 announced decrease in customs duty on solar energy panels. What type of impact do you see in the solar industry, will this year witness strong development of solar projects in the country? Does the budget looks sunny for the EPC players? The basic customs duty on […] Read more
China’s TCL Zhonghuan-Maxeon Deal Targets Joint Cell Development Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chinese solar manufacturer TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology has announced that it will work with Singapore based Maxeon Solar technologies on developing new-generation interdigitated back contact solar cell technologies. IBC solar cells have been gaining market share in China, and have a share in double digits now, mostly at the expense of MonoPerc cells. They […] Read more
Global Non-Chinese Inverter Firms Seek Protection Against Chinese Dominance Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy China’s solar demand doubled in 2023, driving significant growth in PV inverter supply. Similar to the solar PV sector, Chinese inverter manufacturers are emerging as the dominant force in the global inverter market, accounting for over half of global shipments. Since 2022, the top 5 ranks in the global inverter shipments have also been taken […] Read more
Rising Green Energy in a Grid: Lessons From Australia Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Green energy is poised to dominate power grids globally, but several challenges must be addressed to achieve its full potential. Australia’s solar expansion serves as a prime example of effective solar power integration into an energy mix. Australia now boasts 25 GW of rooftop solar capacity across four million installations. Across the National Electricity Market […] Read more
The Emissions Impact of Repurposed EV Battery Packs in Residential Settings Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The popularity of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has taken off, thanks to better batteries, lower costs, and strong policy support. However, as electric mobility becomes more mainstream, a crucial question arises, what happens to these batteries when they are no longer usable? With 1.2 million electric vehicle batteries predicted to be decommissioned worldwide by 2030 […] Read more
Rajasthan Discom Issues Tender Under PM-KUSUM (Component-A) Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to expand the growth of solar power under PM-KUSUM, the Ajmer Discom, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam (AVVNL) has issued a tender, inviting proposals from interested applicants to set up decentralized solar power plants with capacities from 0.5 MW to 2 MW, to be connected to 33/11 kV substations as identified by Ajmer […] Read more
PM KUSUM: Rajasthan DISCOM Invites Participation Under Component C Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rajasthan DISCOM Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JJVNL), in its latest tender, seeks to implement feeder-level solarization under Component C of PMKUSUM. This component involves ground-mounted solar installations, where land cost is the second most significant expense after solar PV panel costs in the total project budget. The last date for bids submission till 2nd […] Read more
IEA Flags Supply Side Risks For Global Energy Security Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The global energy landscape, as detailed in the World Energy Outlook 2024, highlights the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a clean energy future amidst growing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties. With events like the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine, the global energy market’s fragility is apparent, influencing both traditional […] Read more
IBM Acquires Prescinto, Expands Into Renewable Energy Space Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy IBM acquires Digital Renewables company – Prescinto, an asset performance management (APM) and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. This acquisition will allow Prescinto leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enable monitoring, analytics, and automation to streamline renewable energy operations and manage clean energy and storage assets. The Bangalore-based digital company offers solution to organizations that are increasingly […] Read more