TSEC Begins Trial Production of New 500 MW Solar Cell Line in Taiwan Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy TSEC, a Taiwan-based solar cell and module manufacturer, has announced the beginning of its trial production of a new 500 MW solar cell line at its Yuanjing factory in Taiwan. The company has said that the new line is currently operating with an annual capacity of 400 MW. It is expected to produce cells with wafers […] Read more
California’s ‘Solar Deflation’ Offers Lessons In Managing Solar Expansion Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Breakthrough Institute has released a report analyzing solar value deflation in California from 2014 to 2020, during which period the value of solar fell by around 37% relative to other sources of electricity. While on the face of it, this is great news, as it is a big reason why solar has gained, and […] Read more
New Maharashtra EV Policy Hikes Subsidies, Incentives Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Following the footsteps of various states, the Maharashtra government has also announced an upgrade to its EV policy of 2018, earlier than its previous plans from April 2022. The new policy aims to use the state’s pre-eminent role as a manufacturing centre, as well as provide local support to EV adoption. Valid till March 31, […] Read more
US Utility-scale Solar PV to Cost $16.89/MWh by 2030, Expects NREL Updated On Wed, Jul 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report published by research institute National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that the prices of utility-scale solar PV in the US could down as much as $16.89/MWh by 2030. US Department of Energy‘s NREL specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation. Its 2021 […] Read more
US Adds 34 More Entities to Blacklist, 14 Chinese Enterprises In List Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of its move to impose sanctions on Chinese firms with a presence in that country’s Xinjiang province, for alleged human rights abuses, the US commerce department has expanded the scope of its actions now. The latest is a fresh list of 34 entities, 14 of whom are Chinese, which have been […] Read more
Tata Power, Azure Win MSEDCL Hybrid Tender With Rs 2.62 Bid Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power (TP Saurya Limited) and Azure Power have edged out RenEw Power to win the Hybrid MSEDCL tender for wind and solar combined. The winning bidders came in with bids at Rs 2.62, a paisa lower than RenEw Power’s Rs 2.63 bid. The tariff is less than 10 percent higher than the one discovered […] Read more
RE Capacity Addition to Grow to 11GW in FY22, Predicts ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy While renewable energy capacity addition reduced by 1.3 GW last year due to coronavirus-induced disruptions, ICRA expects the capacity addition to improve to 10.5-11 GW in FY22, led by a strong project pipeline of approximately 38 GW. Additionally, more than 20 GW RE projects are under the tendering phase from various nodal agencies, providing visibility […] Read more
2020 A Year Like No Other, Confirms BP Statistical Review Updated On Fri, Jul 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Acknowledging the massive disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic in 2020, the annual BP Statistical Review has called 2020 ‘a year like no other’, as it lays bare the hits and misses for the energy sector in 2020. The headline number in our view, Carbon emissions from energy use fell by 6.3%, to their lowest […] Read more
Solar Watch V3: High Grade Light-Charged All-Titanium Watch Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy PRODUCT BRIEF: Exquisite eco-friendly solar watch made by a clock craftsman with 40+ years of experience. PRODUCT FEATURES: Unlike quartz watches or automatics sold by other companies, Solar Watch V3 is powered by sunlight. It works by turning solar power or light into electricity, and the remaining electricity is stored in the secondary battery for […] Read more