India’s Solar Module Manufacturers to Face Tough Competition in 2017 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy With solar module prices continuously declining globally, it is also weakening the domestic solar manufacturer’s ability to compete with imports. Solar module prices are expected to continue declining in 2017 as global supply continues to exceed demand. As the largest supplier and installer of solar module, China will continue to drive global pricing. The country’s […] Read more
Cheap Chinese Imports Burn Domestic Solar Cell, Module Makers Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cell and module makers were hoping for incentives to scale up production, but it seems like Union Budget disappointed them. Indian solar cells and modules manufacturers have not able to cash in on the opportunity of rising solar power installations thanks to Chinese competition. Between April and October 2016, India imported solar power material […] Read more
LONGi Group Launches Global Integration Brand Strategy, renames LERRI Solar as LONGi Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company will participate in PV Expo 2017 in Tokyo, Japan from March 1 to March 3, 2017, with its new brand identity LONGi Solar LONGi Group has announced that it has renamed its overseas brand LERRI Solar, which encompasses its solar cell and module businesses, as LONGi Solar. The company will participate in PV […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
JinkoSolar has overtaken Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016: GlobalData Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has witnessed impressive results over 2016, with the company’s PV modules securing China Quality Certification Center’s Top Runner Program level-one energy efficiency certification that showcases its technological strength Research and consulting firm GlobalData has announced that JinkoSolar has surpassed Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016. The company had shipments […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
India Looking at Solar Power Storage Technology from Belgium Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy NISE and Tiger Power of Belgium have signed MoU for validation of solar power storage technology to ensure steady power supply. India is looking at an innovative Belgian solar power storage technology that promises to offer consumers a source of quality power as a green and reliable alternative to flickering supply from battery storage or […] Read more
Tata Power achieves the milestone of shipping 1 GW Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has achieved 60% rise in shipment of solar modules in last five years Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar company, has successfully shipped 1 GW solar modules worldwide, a first for any Indian solar manufacturer. Having one of the largest solar manufacturing facilities in India, with modules as well as cell […] Read more
