Vikram Solar Successfully Appraised by Black & Veatch Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a detailed review of the module design and bill of materials for module configurations, the Kansas based firm came to a positive conclusion that Vikram Solar modules successfully met the requirements of international standards in those respects. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, has […] Read more
Panasonic and GS Solar to Collaborate on PV Technology Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japanese multinational electronics conglomerate, Panasonic has reached a collaboration and acquisition agreement with Chinese solar energy solutions provider GS-Solar Company Ltd. in the field of photovoltaic technology. Under the agreement, GS-Solar will acquire Panasonic’s solar manufacturing subsidiary, Panasonic Energy Malaysia, while establishing a new company with Panasonic. With the Chinese firm holding a 90 percent […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Import of Lead-Acid Battery For Solar Applications Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry clarified that secondary cells and batteries of lead acid and nickel-based chemistry are covered under the order. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered clarification regarding the import of batteries of lead-acid based chemistry under the ministry’s Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order which […] Read more
Tender For 170 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Haryana Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 10, 2019 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for the deployment of 170 kW of grid-tied rooftop solar power projects at four locations in Haryana. The 170 kW tendered capacity will be developed as four different projects at the […] Read more
Gujarat Tenders for 2,700 MW Renewable Energy Goes Under Subscribed Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat’s move to auction renewable power projects totaling 2,700 MW has failed to evoke the desired response from bidders. All the three tenders — floated by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) from January to March — have been under-subscribed. The tender for 1,000 MW solar power capacity to be built at Dholera Solar […] Read more
Govt Organises ‘Chintan Baithak’ with RE Industry Stakeholders Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to provide a further boost to the renewable energy sector in the country, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a meeting, termed as ‘Chintan Baithak’, with the industry stakeholders. The government’s motive behind organizing this meet, which was chaired by the MNRE Secretary Anand Kumar, was to address various […] Read more
LONGi 72 Bifacial Half Cell Module Hits Record with 450W Front-Side Power Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy One of the leading solar module manufacturers in the world, LONGi has announced that the front side power of its 72-cell Bifacial half-cut module exceeded 450W, achieving one of the world’s highest power in this module type. This new record was tested and verified by renowned certification agency TÜV-SÜD. This marked another successful feat for […] Read more
Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
New 3D Solar Cell Design Could Revolutionise PV Manufacturing Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The innovative 3D design removes many of the manufacturing process steps required by existing photovoltaics (PV) modules An innovative 3D solar-cell design with a radically different architecture that can drive down the costs of cell manufacture may define the future of renewable energy as it potentially reduces optical losses within a device, according to UK […] Read more