STMicroelectronics Eases Design of Advanced Energy-Saving Power Supplies with Eco-Certified 400W Evaluation Board Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics’ EVL400W–EUPL7 evaluation board delivers a ready-to-use 400-Watt power-supply solution that meets today’s toughest eco-design norms. The board leverages innovative features of ST’s L4984D current-mode PFC controller and L6699 resonant half-bridge controller to maximize energy efficiency in multiple operating modes. Full-load efficiency is over 93% at 230VAC and over 91% at 110VAC, with no-load mains consumption of […] Read more
The Green Hydrogen Wave, And Its Implications for Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy A report this week from Wood Mackenzie says green hydrogen costs will fall by up to 64% by 2040. Those numbers are broadly in line with what many other experts have been predicting, though many have predicted competitiveness as early as 2030. However, seen another way, those numbers simply show just how far green hydrogen […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
STMicroelectronics Reveals Fast-Starting Intelligent Power Switches for Demanding Safety Applications Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has added new fast-starting devices to its family of intelligent power switches for safety-instrumented systems. With power-on delay time of less than 60µs, the IPS160HF and IPS161HF satisfy standardized requirements for interface types C and D in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Class 3 applications. Featuring a wide input-voltage range of 8V-60V, maximum switch resistance (RDS(on)) of […] Read more
Price Volatility in PolySilicon Prices Likely To Complicate Matters In India Updated On Tue, Aug 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Recent price volatility in polysilicon prices, caused first by a fire at a giant GCL facility in China, followed by the closure of a major plant owned by Tongwei, is likely to lead to some serious heartburn in India too. While full details of the damage caused by the fire at the GCL facility are […] Read more
PFC Records Growth in Both Topline and Bottomline in COVID Affected Q1 Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy PFC has reported strong financial results for COVID affected Q1, recording growth both in its topline and bottomline for the quarter. Amid rising strain in the power sector with faltering demand and increasing indebtedness, state-owned power sector financing institution, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has reported a strong outcome in its financial results for COVID affected April-June quarter […] Read more
3 Firms Pitch for Equalisation Levy on Solar Equipment Supplies From SEZs Updated On Mon, Aug 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from SEZs for domestic use A group of three domestic solar energy firms has pitched for an equalisation levy on solar equipment supplies from special economic zones (SEZs) for domestic use, so as to bring them at […] Read more
JA Solar Supplies Bifacial Modules for Solar Project in Malaysia Updated On Wed, Aug 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar has supplied 43.8 MW bifacial double-glass modules for the 1st solar project that combines bifacial double-glass modules with trackers in Malaysia. JA Solar has announced that it has supplied 43.8 MW bifacial double-glass modules for the first solar project that combines bifacial double-glass modules with trackers in Malaysia. The project is expected to […] Read more
BHEL Commissions World’s 1st Solar Plant for Rail Traction Applications Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the power being used for traction applications. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar PV plant at Bina in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the plant directly feeding power to the […] Read more