Time to Worry In India? Chinese PV Firms In Production Control Agreement To Stem Losses Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Over 30 of the top Solar PV firms in China are said to have signed up for a program of self-discipline at the China Photovoltaic Industry Association’s annual meeting last week. Taking a stated cue from OPEC ( The organisation of petroleum exporting countries), the world’s oldest existing cartel, the Chinese PV firms are setting […] Read more
BIPV Consumers Need Better Tariff Support: CSTEP-GIZ Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest draft report prepared by two think tanks batted for preferential tariffs for the consumers of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has prepared this document. This document has been prepared as a draft guideline for BIPV in India. The […] Read more
TOPCon Modules Can Deliver 3.4% Monthly Power Generation Gain Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy According to a global field test, TOPCon modules provide an average power generation gain of 3.15% per watt over XBC modules, with a relative gain of up to 3.4% every month. The result is compelling evidence of TOPCon modules’ superior power generation capability and customer value. The field test occurred between July 16 and September […] Read more
GUEST COLUMN: Understanding Ground-Mount Solar Systems Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreyas Gowda A ground-mount project is a solar system installed on land rather than a rooftop, such as a concrete floor or a metal sheet. It comprises an array of photovoltaic modules supported by a module mounting structure (MMS). The panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC), the current is transferred to the inverter through […] Read more
Jharkhand: DVC Opens Bid To Build 234 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) recently released a tender to build a 234 MW grid-tied floating solar PV (FSPV) plant. This project is located on DVC’s Maithon Dam Reservoir at Maithon Jharkhand. The project included a 10-year comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The last date for bid submission is 7th January 2025. The DVC tender said […] Read more
US Imposes New Tariffs On Solar Modules From Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Commerce Department has announced a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The US tariffs are in response to complaints from American manufacturers that companies in these countries are selling solar panels at unfairly low prices. The US tariffs will be imposed on solar panels from Malaysia, […] Read more
Top 5 Projects of Resurging CSP Technology In The Middle East Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy is a trending topic in the energy world, and solar energy has emerged as the leading source of green power so far. While various technologies have evolved and are being used to harness infinite solar power, concentrated solar power (CSP) is among the most widely used technologies worldwide, especially in regions with high […] Read more
News In Brief Nov 29: Masdar Closes Deal, ADB & Gulf Sign $820 Mn Deal, UK Initiates RE Project In Philippines Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Masdar Closes Deal to Acquire TERNA Energy To Supercharge Growth In Greece And Eastern Europe UAE-based Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar recently completed the acquisition of 70% of the outstanding shares of TERNA ENERGY SA (TENERGY.AT) from GEK TERNA SA (GEKTERNA.AT) and other shareholders and received all regulatory approvals. The deal, agreed […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more