New Solar PV Installations Approaching 100GW in 2017 Updated On Thu, Oct 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Bernreuter Research expects a global polysilicon output of 460,000 to 465,000 metric tons (MT), including 30,000 MT of electronic-grade material for the semiconductor industry, in 2017. The newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide will exceed 95GW in 2017, according to the latest forecast of Bernreuter Research. “Supply of the feedstock polysilicon would even allow PV […] Read more
LONGi Solar Achieves a New World Record for PERC Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, Oct 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy This recent breakthrough in conversion efficiency is LONGi’s latest and most important technology R&D achievement to-date. LONGi Green Energy Technology has announced that Fraunhofer ISE CalLab of Germany certified a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 22.71% on the company’s monocrystalline PERC cell, which is a new world record for this cell type. As the industry’s leading […] Read more
Risen Energy’s Half-Cut Cell PV Modules Acquires Top Runner Certificate from CQC Updated On Tue, Oct 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest product-the Half-Cut Cell PV Module from Risen Energy has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in terms of energy efficiency. Recently Risen Energy announced that their new PV product: the High-Efficiency Half-Cut Cell PV Module was the first to acquire the 2017 Top Runner first-class certificate issued by the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC). This […] Read more
Key technology trends shaping the Global Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Innovation in Finance When asked about the direction of innovation in financing for clean energy Manish Chaurasia, Managing Director, Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd. (TCCL) said, there is a lot of innovation happening in clean energy financing on a global scale. From securitization of assets to setting up of yield to monetize and plough back capital, […] Read more
NSPCL Invites EPC Bids for 25MWp Solar Power Project in West Bengal Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 25 MWp Solar PV power project shall be implemented in a single EPC package under domestic competitive bidding using Non DCR (open category) manufactured PV modules and cells. NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), a Joint Venture of NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited, is in the process of setting up a 25 […] Read more
ISA to Publicize 5 Years Program for Scaling Rooftop Solar During RE-INVEST India 2017 Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are likely to attend the ISA Founding Ceremony during RE-INVEST India 2017. The International Solar Alliance Program is scheduled to launch during RE-INVEST India 2017 on 8th December. The objective of ISA Program will be to promote, assess potential, harmonize demand and pool resources for […] Read more
Vikram Solar Launches New Monocrystalline Product Line SOMERA Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy SOMERA is a new addition to the company’s product portfolio. 60 cell (SOMERA Prime series) & 72 cell (SOMERA Grand) series modules in this product line are out on the market post REI. Vikram Solar, India’s leading module manufacturer and Solar EPC player, launched a new line of high-efficiency modules ‘SOMERA’ at REI Expo, Greater […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Allen Cao, Director, Arctech Solar India Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. What is the importance, feasibility, viability of using Solar Trackers in various states of India Dropping PPA prices, high irradiation and utility scale makes solar trackers the perfect and only choice to get higher IRR for a solar plant in India. The solar plant generation can achieve up to 15%-25% more yield when using […] Read more
JinkoSolar CEO Cuts to the Chase about Solar Technology Development with Discussion on Half-cut Cells Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The future of solar technology is already here, its half-cell technology” says JinkoSolar CEO What is the JinkoSolar Half Cell (HC) Product Series? Kangping Chen: The JinkoSolar HC Series is a currently available product line that combines the half cut cell layout with different existing cell technology. The technology has increased the power output of […] Read more
