Solar Panel Case: MNRE Removes DCR Clause From 5 GW Phase-II Batch-IV VGF Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The amendment comes in response to the US allegation that India had not complied with the World Trade Organisation’s ruling in the solar panels dispute case. In a significant development, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced an amendment for the implementation of a scheme for setting-up of more than 5 GW […] Read more
JinkoSolar Leads Technology Dialogue in India, Hosts PV Tech Seminar Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The event opened on a high note with a warm welcome address by JinkoSolar South Asia Managing Director, Donald Leo. JinkoSolar, a global leader in the photovoltaic industry (PV), held a PV Tech seminar at The Leela Ambience in Gurugram on 24th January. The seminar aimed to raise discussions on upcoming module technologies and solar […] Read more
Budget 2018: Reactions From the Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Jaitley in his budget 2018 speech proposed that the duty on solar tempered glass or solar tempered [anti-reflective coated] glass for the manufacture of solar cells, panels, modules be reduced from 5 percent to zero. The Budget 2018 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to eliminate the import duty on components that […] Read more
Budget 2018: Solar Industry Demands Clarity, Relief in Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to industry experts, the imposition will not only increase the tariff by almost Re 1 but it will put the projects under execution in deep trouble resulting in making them unviable, turning them into non-performing assets. With the proposed imposition of 70 percent safeguard duty on import of solar power equipment and concerned about […] Read more
BACKSHEETS Selecting the Right Materials for Solar Modules & EVA Updated On Sat, Jan 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy From cells to glass to encapsulant to backsheets, each component of a solar panel is relevant to performance and plays an important role in a PV panel. By definition, Backsheet is a film that protects the solar cell from severe environmental conditions. A solar backsheet is the last layer at the bottom of the solar […] Read more
IHS Markit: Global Solar Installations to Pass 100GW in 2018 Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Market analyst IHS Markit has issued its first forecast for 2018 installations. It expects the global market to surpass the 100 GW mark for the first time ever, hitting 108GW. IHS Markit is predicting another recording breaking year for solar in 2018, forecasting installations to hit 108 GW by the end of the year. The […] Read more
Solar Powered Car Market Volume Analysis, Size, Share and Key Trends 2017-2025 Updated On Mon, Jan 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar powered cars are vehicles that are completely or partly powered by solar energy. Such cars contain photovoltaic cells which are part of solar panels that convert solar energy into electric energy and help to power the vehicle. Currently, solar power cars use this electricity in two ways- Electricity powers the vehicle to move and […] Read more
Solar Industry Body Says Import Obligation on Solar Panels will Hurt Makers Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy India has 3.1 GW of the introduced limit of solar cells out of which 2 GW is arranged in SEZs. All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA), the industry assemblage of local solar power producers, today said it is against inconvenience of any sweeping protection obligation on import of solar panels and cells referring to worries […] Read more
An Old Crumbled Coal Mine Area in China Becomes the World’s Biggest Floating Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar ranch, which is being worked in Huainan, takes the record-breaking title from another solar plant inside the city that at present produces 40 megawatts. An old crumbled coal mine in China is being given new life as the area of the world’s biggest drifting solar based homestead. The solar ranch, which is being […] Read more
