MNRE’s Rs 175.87 Cr RE Research and Technology Development Programme Renewed Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The President of India has given his approval for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RETD) program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for implementation during 2017-18 and 2019-20 at the cost of Rs 175.87 crore. The scheme aims at scaling up R&D effort for “Renewable Energy Research […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Neelesh Garg, Director | Saatvik Green Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Sustainability of the Industry is in Question I feel its unhealthy competition, which is driving the entire industry into a black hole. It starts right from the developers, to goes down till the manufacturer of small components. Sustainability of the industry is in question, because if people start using sub-standard products to match the cost, […] Read more
NISE Issues Tender For Fire Test Apparatus For SPV Modules Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 8, 2019. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a tender for “Fire tests, spread of flame and burning–brand tests apparatus set up” for Solar PV Modules at its campus in Gurgaon. The […] Read more
MBJ Post Shipment and Post Installation Inspection Report Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to realize the module test on site at the highest technical level, MBJ and there worldwide partners need the right testing equipment. MBJ invented and consistently improved the Mobile PV Laboratory for the efficient on-site testing of solar modules, so that today it works on the technical level of conventional stationary laboratories. Test […] Read more
SolarEdge Q4 Revenue Jumps 39% to $263.7 Mn Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the company’s net income dropped 34% in Q4 at USD 12.9 million, from USD 19.5 million in the same period a year ago. Israel-based inverter solutions provider SolarEdge Technologies has reported a significant growth of 39 percent in its total revenue at USD 263.7 million during the fourth quarter of FY 2018, as against USD […] Read more
The URGE for “Li” Vault Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nowadays, power storage has become vital on the back of its rapid response even at the time of peak demand, as most of the power storage technologies began transmitting power back to the grid within milliseconds. Moreover, storage technologies not only help in bolstering the use of electric vehicles but also help in reducing carbon […] Read more
Insolight in the Spotlight With claims of 29% Efficiency for solar Panels Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Insolight claims that its panels, thanks to a patented optical system that concentrates sunlight on a kind of miniature photovoltaic cell normally used in satellites, deliver high efficiencies at a lower cost. The Lausanne, Switzerland based Insolight’s latest claims, which follow testing by an independent lab, should be a reason to think for naysayers who […] Read more
Biggest Solar Project/Tenders for the week Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy AAI Seeks Engineering Consultancy for 5 MW Solar Project at Calicut Airport The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids from eligible consultancy/EPC Firms having experience in solar power projects for providing consultancy on the provision of 5 MW solar plant at the Calicut Airport. The brief scope of work for winning bidders will […] Read more
Solar-Based Flexible Supercapacitor Could Unlock Wearable Tech Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The technology developed by researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK could pave the way for a new generation of flexible electronic devices, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees. A team led by an Indian-origin scientist has developed a flexible supercapacitor which can generate power from the sun and store excess energy for later use. The […] Read more