Potential Is Finally Meeting Reality in Solar Is Message From MNRE Meet Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a sort of curtain raiser to the Re-Invest 2020 or the 3rd Global Renewable Investors’ meet scheduled from November 26-28, key stakeholders in the renewable energy domain discussed India’s market prospects today. The Re-invest event is organized by the MNRE, Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with a focus on providing […] Read more
Key Solar Manufacturers Back 182mm Module Size for 2021 Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Three of the biggest module makers globally, Jinko, JA and Longi are betting that with their combined 54GW in capacity, the 182 mm module will face little headwinds to market acceptance in 2021. The importance of standards, and standardisation in the solar sector can never be overemphasised, considering the multiple parts that have to work […] Read more
JA Solar In Trouble, As Founder Jin Baofang Detained By Chinese Authorities Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar, the well known ‘wafer to module’ chinese manufacturer, with a strong global presence and track record with over 50 GW of projects, has announced that its Chairman and Founder, Jin Baofang, has been detained by Chinese authorities for as yet unspecified charges. Most such detentions in China are usually on corruption charges, with […] Read more
Chinese Researchers Make Progress With Hydrogen Solar Project, Liquid Sunshine Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy China, which announced a net zero emissions target of 2060, has no intentions of falling behind in the next frontier of the renewables race, especially the race to produce Hydrogen using solar power. Solar powered ‘green’ hydrogen production, which has been a key focus area for many regions especially the European community area, Australia and […] Read more
Scientists in Korea Develop Novel Eco-friendly Buffer for Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists has developed a new eco-friendly alternative, the ZTO buffer, which can overcome the use of toxic materials as buffers in solar panels Solar power is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional, non-renewable sources of energy. However, current solar panels require the use of toxic materials as buffers, which is not sustainable. To […] Read more
NITI Aayog Drafts RfP for Setting up Advance Chemistry Cell Manufacturing Facilities Updated On Thu, Nov 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has issued the draft RfP for the selection of private entities to set-up manufacturing facilities that produce Advance Chemistry Cells (ACC). The Government of India through the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) intends to develop giga-scale advance cell manufacturing for domestic application and promotion of diverse energy sources, to ensure overall energy security […] Read more
Solar Plants, Batteries Among 10 Sectors In Expanded PLI Scheme Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for 10 “key sectors”, including telecom, electronics, solar PV and batteries. With this move, the government has delivered on its promise to encourage manufacturing with direct interventions, especially for the solar PV manufacturing. The battery sector, or advanced chemistry cell (battery) as the government […] Read more
New Solar Energy Plan for Bangladesh Provides Solutions for Energy Security, Rising Costs Updated On Wed, Nov 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy A shift in focus to renewables would help to reduce the need for power subsidies or tariff increases A new National Solar Energy Action Plan that has reportedly been drafted by SREDA – the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority – could be a significant and timely turnaround in Bangladesh’s renewable energy ambition. The report is coming […] Read more
2021 Carries All Solar Hopes In India, With Expected 8.8 GW Capacity Addition Updated On Tue, Nov 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A fresh quarterly update from a research agency pegs expected solar capacity addition in the calendar year 2020 (Jan-Dec) at 2.8 GW, while Wind Energy is expected to add just 1.2 GW. However, things should start looking up from the next two quarters itself, i.e. Q4 2020 and Q1 2021, when about 4 GW of […] Read more