Solar Technology Versus Fossil Fuels. Is Endgame here? Updated On Sat, Mar 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Over last few decades, scientists are trying to come up with innovative and efficient ways to utilize energy from the sun. From times immemorial, humans across different civilisations have worshipped the sun as a God due to its various life-giving properties, and rightfully so. We have been using sun for its heating and lighting properties […] Read more
CERC Sticks to the Script in Judgement on Hero Solar Petition Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, (CERC), in an order dated March 26 has maintained a line that has now become the de facto rule for all issues related to the introduction of GST and its impact on projects awarded beforehand. In this case, the petitioner was Hero Solar Energy Private Limited, which had won bids for […] Read more
Lithuania Gets its Unique Remote Solar Consumer Model Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In-line with the growing demand for faster and more efficient ways to generate renewable energy, Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region of Europe, has launched a remote solar consumer model. This is the unique project, developed by Sun Investment Group, as it gives an opportunity to buy or rent a remote solar panel and […] Read more
Should Safeguard Duty Expiry in July be Replaced with Fresh Tariffs on Solar Imports from China and Malaysia? Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Safeguard duty, which was implemented by the government in July 2018 with an aim to protect the domestic solar manufacturing, is going to be wrapped up in July this year. In-line with this, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has already initiated a review investigation for considering continuance of safeguard duty on solar cells […] Read more
Solar Rooftop: Over to the States Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Missing Player Rooftop Solar. Right up till 2014, when India shifted gears in solar with an ambitious new target and a new focus on utility scale solar, solar usually meant rooftop solar, or even solar water heaters and other distributed solar products. And this was not because we had a lot of rooftop solar […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 2000 MW Solar Projects (ISTS-IX) Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects in India (ISTS-IX). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW of ISTS-connected […] Read more
Saipem, Equinor Sign Cooperation Agreement for Floating Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Saipem and Equinor have recently signed a cooperation agreement to develop a floating solar power project for near coastal applications. Saipem and Equinor have recently signed a cooperation agreement to develop a floating solar power project for near coastal applications. The technology will be based on the in-house developed concept by Moss Maritime, part of […] Read more
Trina Solar Announces Mass Production of Two 500W+ Modules Updated On Fri, Mar 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced the launch of the pilot line for the mass production of the 500W+ Duomax V and Tallmax V (V series) modules. Trina Solar, a global leading provider of integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, has announced the pilot line for the mass production of the 500W+ Duomax V and Tallmax V (V series) modules. The event […] Read more
IIM Ahmedabad Tenders for Grid-Tied Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Mar 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad has issued a tender for setting up of 50 kWp rooftop solar PV system on two locations on the campus. The Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has issued a tender for setting up of 50 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar PV system on a turnkey basis on […] Read more
