Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
EDPR Sells Stake in 137 MW Brazilian Wind Farm to Actis Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Actis for the sale of all of its shareholding in a 137 MW onshore wind project in Brazil EDP Renewables (EDPR), the renewable arm of Portugal’s largest electric utility company EDP, has announced that it has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of the private equity […] Read more
5,645 Electric Buses Sanctioned for 65 Cities: Amitabh Kant Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has revealed that an inter-ministerial panel has sanctioned 5,645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities, a move seen towards environment-friendly mobility. Last week, the GST Council headed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut the tax rates […] Read more
588 MW Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm Begins Operation Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy SSE has announced the official opening of the 588 MW Beatrice offshore wind farm in Scotland. The renewables unit of UK utility SSE plc has announced the official opening of the 588 MW Beatrice offshore wind farm in the Outer Moray Firth, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, 13 km off the coast of Caithness, […] Read more
India Leads Asia Pacific With Lowest Renewable Cost: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. According to data furnished in a new report, India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. The report “Battle for the future: Asia Pacific renewable power competitiveness […] Read more
India has a Game Plan for Electric Vehicles: Amitabh Kant Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has put in place a game plan for electric vehicles and its components to ensure clean cities, reduce imports and utilise solar power, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said. India has put in place a game plan for electric vehicles (EV) and its components like batteries to ensure clean cities, reduce imports and utilise […] Read more
Industry Reacts to High Court Stay on AP Order for PPA Review Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Court ordered a stay that gave respite to wind firms while state action to temporarily shut projects added to their jitters Reacting to the High Court stay on the AP order for reviewing PPAs, law firm J Sagar Associates that represents ReNew Power in high court said that Andhra Pradesh government has ‘no right’ to […] Read more
Waaree, Metafin Partner to Offer Lending Solutions Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the loan will cover up to 70 percent of the total project cost and repayable through easy EMIs. To make solar energy more accessible, leading PV module maker and EPC services provider Waaree Energies has partnered with Metafin Cleantech, an NBFC specialising in renewable energy and clean tech, to provide easy lending. […] Read more
