Monocrystalline Silicon Thin Film Cheaper and Faster to Fabricate Updated On Tue, May 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy A research team from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and Waseda University have successfully produced high-quality thin film monocrystalline silicon with a reduced crystal defect density down to the silicon wafer level at a growth rate that is more than 10 times higher than before. In principle, this method can improve the raw material […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Harsh Thacker, Sr Analyst- MOVE (Moving Onwards Vehicle Electrification) Updated On Mon, Apr 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. With all automobile companies helming towards Electric Vehicles, demand for energy and suitable ecosystem is the initial glitch, how is IESA working to outpace these snags? India has a significant market potential for batteries and electric vehicles. Our analysis projects the EV market potential for India would be around 77 million between now […] Read more
China Solar PV Capacity Surges 22% in Q1 2018 Updated On Fri, Apr 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In contrast, utility-scale installed capacity declined 64 per cent to only 1.95GW in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the prior year period. In the first quarter of 2018 China installed a total of 9.56GW of Solar PV capacity. This is an increase of 22 percent as compared to previous year, according to China’s […] Read more
ABB Kicks off 1st Industrial Solar Microgrid in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Apr 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy It is the first of its kind microgrid to be installed at a manufacturing campus in the country, and will harness the area’s abundant solar energy supply to help the expanding factory meet its growing electricity needs, while lowering its carbon footprint. ABB has inaugurated an innovative microgrid solution at its Vadodara manufacturing facility in Gujarat. This is the company’s largest facility […] Read more
Sungrow to Expand Footprints via 3 GW Prod Unit in India; First Outside China Updated On Wed, Apr 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move has come as the company aimed to strengthen its global delivery capability by establishing a new factory. China-based solar inverter supplier, Sungrow will set-up its new 3 GW production factory of central and string inverters in Bangalore, India. The company’s most of its production facilities are based in China and its Bangalore facility will be the […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Philippe Montarnal, Second Counsellor | French Embassy in India Head CEA office in India Updated On Wed, Apr 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are the new trends which are shaping the Solar Energy market specifically to Indian scenario? The current Indian Govt. has a strong nudge towards Solar Energy. The Government has proposed many new initiatives to woo the tech corridors? What are your comments to it? India’s renewable energy sector is booming. After his election […] Read more
Adani’s Mundra Solar Seeks to be $1bn Firm in 2-3 Years Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In next 2-3 years, it is also mulling to scale up its manufacturing capacity of modules and cells from the current 1,200 MW to around 3,000 MW. Adani Group’s solar PV manufacturing arm, Mundra Solar PV, eyes to become a USD 1 billion company over the next 2-3 years. In next 2-3 years, it is […] Read more
Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more
Solar-Electric Car Designed by GITS Students Ranked 5th in India Updated On Sat, Apr 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Held under the banner of ISIE at Bhimavaram in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC-2018) is termed to be Asia’s largest Solar Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Event. In an Electric Solar Vehicle Championship held in Andhra Pradesh, “Feathex”, an Electric Solar Car designed by the students of Geetanjali Institute of Technical […] Read more