Solar Cell-Process, Position and Bazaar Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cell or photovoltaic (PV) cell is a semiconductor material, which combines some properties of both metals and insulators making it uniquely capable of converting light into electricity. When light is absorbed by a semiconductor, photons of light can transfer their energy to electrons, allowing the electrons to flow through the material as electrical current. […] Read more
Improving tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy favourable for discoms: ICRA Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy With declining module price levels and the bidding process adopted, the tariff competitiveness for solar PV projects has been showing an improvement in the last three year period Credit rating body ICRA on Thursday stressed on the importance of enhancing tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy against both alternate renewable as well as conventional energy […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Witnessed $1.6 Billion In Funding And M&A Transactions In Q1 2017: Mercom Capital Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital in its report states that ReNew Power was the highest funded company raising VC (venture capital), debt and project funding during the quarter. Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal recently informed Rajya Sabha that India has added 5525 MW solar power generation capacity last fiscal, taking the total from this clean source to 12288 […] Read more
Exclusive Interview with Andrew Hines, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy In an exclusive interview with Niloy Banerjee, Andrew Hines, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar share about his experience with India Solar Conference 2017, why rooftop segment in India is backing off, current projects, basic challenge in rooftop segment and more. Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Nanduri. Purushotham, Director Business Development, Topsun Energy Ltd, Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “Topsun’s Mehsana facility has three integrated lines with cumulative capacity of 100Mw production line. Opportunity for manufacturing is ample with the ambitious plans of GOI but in my opinion better to opt for other BOC (balance of components) instead of modules manufacturing including cells Indian industry can compete globally and support GW scale domestic requirements.” Please give […] Read more
European Investment Bank Sanctions EUR 200 Million for Indian Large-Scale Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Bank of India gets EUR 200 Million long-term loan from European Investment Bank to fund five different solar power projects in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The European Investment Bank has confirmed new support for solar power generation in India in partnership with the State Bank of India. The EUR 200 million (INR 1400 […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 10MW of Ground-mount Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReneSola managed the design and construction of these ground-mount solar projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of two ground-mount projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 10 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of […] Read more
SECI issues RfS for 250 MW and 500MW Solar Projects in Bhadla Phase-IV and III Solar Park, Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy SECI notes that prospective bidders interested to participate in the bidding process of 250 MW and 500MW solar projects in Bhadla Solar Park Rajasthan are required to submit their Project proposals in response to this RfS document Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued RfS documents for Selection of Grid connected Solar PV Projects […] Read more
NTPC is in Process of Installing Integrated Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant at its Dadri Unit Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Not only NTPC will install Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant, but the Dadri unit in association with NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance uses robotic dry cleaning of solar panels. National Thermal Power Corporation unit at Dadri is under process for the installation of Integrated Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant (ISTHP). As reported to TOI, the plant will […] Read more