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
Hope for Micro Grids Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy While perennial sinking prices of renewable energy systems, integrating technologies such as photovoltaic rooftop systems and solar farms into regional grids will require energy storage in the form of batteries and other technologies for load continuity. Currently, about 1.2 billion people in emerging economies lack access to electrical power. The World Bank report claims that […] Read more
There’s more to Indian Solar Tariffs than Meets the Eye Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record low solar tariff of INR 3.29 that was bid in Rewa Solar Power Project, has been surpassed by National Thermal Power Corporation’s 250 MW project, Engie’s Solairedirect submitting INR 3.15 tariff rate. India achieved a record low solar tariff of INR 3.29 (US¢ 5.1)/kWh in the Rewa tender in February. That record was […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Alex Au, CTO, NEXTracker Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy “While India tenders for storage + PV projects are beginning to take root after a year or so of fits and starts, NEXTracker has been building a solid foundation of brain power and boots on the ground staff in our Hyderabad office from design engineers, product and project managers. We look forward to enhancing India’s […] Read more
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
VIZ-A-VIZ with DR. GIRISH VAZE, Managing Director | Elcom International Pvt. Ltd Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We do face the price issue while talking with the customers, as the prices are always compared with China, Taiwan etc counterparts. However, our local presence clubbed with high quality product offering is always appreciated by our customers.” Q. Share with us more about Elcom’s Solar Module Junction Boxes- technology/specifications/standard? Elcom International has the new […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives looking to buy First Solar’s 200 MW assets in India for $200 million: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is interested in acquiring First Solar’s 200 MW power generation assets price valued at around Rs 200 million. IDFC is reportedly in talk with First Solar to buy its 200 MW worth of renewable energy assets in India. Live Mint citing close sources to the development reports that IDFC Alternatives is interested in […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Touches a New Low of Rs 3.15 Levelised Rate Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy After the record breaking Rs 2.97 per unit solar tariff for REWA solar plant, the Indian renewable market once again witnesses the all time low of Rs 3.15 per unit solar tariff in an auction of a 250 MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh. The levelised solar power tariff has dropped to all time […] Read more
Fortum Plans to Commission 250 MW Solar Power Capacity Every Year Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Fortum has announced that the company will be adding at least 250 MW solar capacity in India every year. Finnish firm Fortum has commissioned a 70MW solar PV plant in Rajasthan, which it won last year at what was then a record low tariff of INR4.34/kWh, is now eyeing to set up at least 250 […] Read more
