SECI’s 5000MW Solar Auction Gets Single Bidder Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the government’s targets of achieving a cumulative capacity of 100 GW Solar PV installation by 2022, the SECI had invited bids from developers. Weighed down by the industry sentiment, state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received unsatisfactory response for its tender of 5GW per year solar manufacturing as only a single bidder […] Read more
Tata Power, HPCL Ink Pact for Setting-up Commercial-Scale EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, both the companies have agreed to collaborate in planning, development and operation of charging infrastructure for EVs (e-cars, e-rickshaws, e-bikes, e-buses, etc.), at suitable locations across India. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company Tata Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), a Navratna oil & gas PSU, has signed the […] Read more
Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron Receive UN’s Champions of the Earth Award Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Both the leaders have been jointly recognized in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of levels of cooperation on environmental action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been awarded with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 […] Read more
Heraeus Advanced Metallization Pastes For High Efficiency Solar Cells using Poly-Silicon Passivated Contacts Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highest efficiency solar cell to date with metal contacts on both sides (not IBC) is the TOPCon cell structure developed by Fraunhofer ISE. They currently hold the world record efficiency of 25.8% with an impressive Voc of 724mV [1]. The key differentiator of this cell is the addition of a thin tunnel oxide with […] Read more
Safeguarding & Uplifting Indian Sun – Industry Perspective Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As Indian Government has laid the ground work for safeguarding the ‘domestic solar photovoltaic module manufacturing industry’ – which seems to be in the back burner for some time. Despite of certain concerns such as safeguarding the interests of manufacturers in SEZs, everybody is waiting, by holding their breath, for the upcoming decision of the […] Read more
CSML Assigns Rooftop Solar Installation to BHEL Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy CSML is expecting BHEL to complete the 5.7 crore work within six months after which an annual maintenance contract for five years adds up. Cochin Smart Mission (CSML) has signed a deal with Bharat Heavy Electronics (BHEL) for the installation of rooftop solar systems on select government buildings. As a part of the smart city […] Read more
First assembly of ISA, Second ministerial of IORA and Second REINVEST meet to be held in India Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Events to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to attend the event The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is organising the First Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA); the 2nd Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting and the 2nd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 1461 kW Rooftop Solar projects for Century Plyboards (India) Limited Updated On Tue, Sep 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and a prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, announced the installation of a 1461 kW Rooftop Solar PV system for Century Plyboards (India) Limited at two locations. The 1056kW at Century Plyboards’ Chennai unit is spread over 11000 square metres across seven factory sheds and 3 […] Read more
Mytrah Energy to Set 300MW Wind Project to Power SECI Updated On Mon, Sep 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Mytrah Energy’s winning bid for 300MW of capacity was part of the fourth tranche of SECI ISTS wind reverse auctions in which a total of eleven companies had participated. Adding weight to its portfolio, Mytrah Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for setting up a 300 MW […] Read more
