Interview with Rajendra Kumar Parakh, CFO, Vikram Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Availability of Domestic Finance at Viable Cost is Still a Distant Dream The only challenge that we can foresee is in terms of availability of finance and cost of finance available for renewable energy sector. Sources of finance for both solar manufacturing industry and solar deployment industry are scarce, a large part of funding comes […] Read more
JinkoSolar: A Big Jump in Sales and Margin in 2018 Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese Solar module manufacturing giant JinkoSolar has reported a sizeable jump in its shipments and margins in 2018. The news was revealed in the company’s 2018 financial results, published March 22. For 2018 on a consolidated basis across its business, JinkoSolar posted a module shipment of 11.4GW in 2018 — a 16 percent increase from the previous year, […] Read more
DRDO Issues Tender For Flexible Solar Panels For Mobile Field Generation Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 17, 2019, and the bids will be opened on April 18, 2019. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited bids for flexible solar panels and accessories for alternative renewable power generation system for mounting on a container for mobile field application. The system will have […] Read more
MNRE Guidelines For Enlistment Under Approved Models and Manufacture of Solar PV Modules Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order (ALMN) for 2019. The order provides for LIST-I, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and LIST-Il, specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells. And, the guidelines will be issued […] Read more
In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
A Solar-Powered Device Turning Air into Water Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a “breakthrough”, scientists have developed a novel solar-powered harvesting system that absorbs moisture from the air and converts it into clean, usable water. The technology, described in the journal Advanced Materials, could be used in disaster situations, water crises or poverty-stricken areas and developing countries. It relies on hydrogels, gel-polymer hybrid materials designed to […] Read more
Pvilion’s Solar Sail Canopy, Scalable For Shade and Power Needs Updated On Sat, Mar 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar sails generate electricity from the panels fitted on the fabric and then store it in batteries for use around the clock. The energy is later converted to power lights, USB charge, AC outlet, and any electrical demand needs. Brooklyn-based flexible solar structures and products manufacturer Pvillion has created a new solar power canopy […] Read more
Hanergy’s Thin Film Solar Panels to Assist in Antarctic Meteorology Research Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hanergy’s thin-film solar panels will be utilized in the equipment and observation station in the Antarctic region which will aid the meteorology research. The world’s largest thin-film solar power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group (00566.hk), sustains its grandeur in the industry. As per the recent development, the clean energy giant has signed an […] Read more
CEL Issues Tender For 315 kW Solar Power Plant in Uttar Pradesh Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 22, 2019. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender inviting online bids from eligible parties for the deployment of 315 kWp grid-connected solar PV power plant at its campus in Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh. The brief scope of work for selected bidder(s) will include the design, […] Read more