NHDC to Empanel Solar PV Module Manufacturers for its Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHDC has issued a tender for the empanelment of solar PV module manufacturers for the development of solar power projects by NHDC. NHDC Limited, a JV company between NHPC Ltd. and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a tender for the empanelment of experienced and capable solar PV module manufacturers for the development of […] Read more
MNRE Creates FDI Cell to Process Foreign Investment Proposals Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In order to keep a closed eye on the investment made by neighbouring countries in India, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set up a new cell in the ministry for taking care of the foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector. The Ministry said in a statement that, the FDI cell […] Read more
REC Group Wins Patent Infringement Case Filed by Hanwha Q Cells Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US ITC had issued its Final Determination that REC Group’s products do not infringe the asserted claims of Hanwha Q-Cells’ US Patent 9,893,215 The REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy brand with Scandinavian heritage, has reported that on June 3, 2020, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) had issued its Final Determination that […] Read more
ReneSola Signs Supply Pact with Zhejiang XunNeng for 800 MW Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy ReneSola, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has entered into a framework agreement with Zhejiang XunNeng, a project developer, for the supply of 800 MW capacity of modules for the years 2020 and 2021. On the basis of their earlier successful cooperation, both the companies have decided to further extend their business relationship by […] Read more
Vivint Solar Closes USD 545 Million of new Financings Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has announced the closing of two separate debt transactions, totaling USD 545 million in incremental lender commitments. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider in the United States, has announced the closing of two separate debt transactions, totaling USD 545 million in incremental lender commitments. The first is a USD 245 million upsize to the company’s already existing multi-lender […] Read more
POSOCO Braces for Impact of Eclipse on Solar Power Generation Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy POSOCO has detailed the likely impacts of the annual solar eclipse on the country’s power sector/ solar generation and the preparations made to lower its impact The Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO) has in a new report detailed the likely impacts of the annual solar eclipse, that India will be experiencing on June 21 this […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Becomes 1st Indian Company to Commission Solar Project in Oman Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd, one of the largest solar EPC solutions providers worldwide, commissioned its first 125 MW solar energy project in Oman and become the first Indian company to commission a photovoltaic (PV) project in the region. Commenting on the landmark achievement, Bikesh Ogra, Director and Global CEO of Sterling […] Read more
Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
Diagnostics – An Effective Approach for Solar industry Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Diagnostics of a solar power plant can be an important tool to evaluate the “health” of a solar plant and identify measures to improve generation and optimize O&M. A typical diagnostics study would entail complete power flow mapping of a solar plant by measuring module degradation and damages, O&M efficacy, inverter efficiency, breakdown and plant […] Read more