BHEL to Develop Space Grade Lithium-ion Cells using ISRO Technology Updated On Fri, Mar 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This transfer of technology will enable BHEL to manufacture Lithium-ion cells in-house for ISRO and other suitable applications. As part of its diversification strategy, power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the manufacturing of space-grade Lithium-ion cells of various […] Read more
Deadline for Bidding CIL’s Solar PV Plant Extended to May 18 Updated On Thu, Mar 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is hereby extended till May 18, 2018. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the last date of bidding for 2×100 MW (AC) solar PV plant for Coal India Ltd (CIL) to May 18, 2018. The bidding for the Coal India’s solar PV plant was to originally […] Read more
Jolywood Partners with Solar Systems to Develop Sustainable Energy in Ukraine Updated On Mon, Mar 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Jolywood and Solar Systems aim to achieve a total sales and installation of 100 MW high-efficiency N-type bifacial solar panels within three years. Jolywood, a leader in the research and development and mass production of N-type bifacial solar cells, has recently entered a business partnership with Solar Systems, a Ukrainian engineering company. The two […] Read more
Norway’s Solar Energy Sector Has Increased Significantly Updated On Sat, Mar 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy There has been a fourfold growth during the last four years. Now you can have solar cells on the roof and on the walls. Solar power industry in Norway had an increase of 59 percent last year, according to a report public broadcaster NRK reported Friday. The industry also marked its record year in 2016, […] Read more
Vikram Solar Join Hands with France’s CEA to Drive Innovative Technology R&D Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deal was signed to enhance Research and Developments (R&D) on high efficiency crystalline silicon cells, modules, systems and a host of high efficiency generation and storage technologies for French and Indian markets. India’s one of the leading solar manufacturer and EPC player Vikram Solar has signed a collaboration pact with the French Alternative Energies […] Read more
70% Safeguard Duty on Solar to Dampen Investor Sentiment: Par Panel Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Custom Duty on Solar Cells/Modules/Panels should not be levied and they should continue to enjoy exemption from custom duty as before. Safeguard Duty should not be of the tune (70 per cent) that will hamper our own programme and it should not affect the bids which have already taken pace, panel has said. A Parliamentary […] Read more
Modi Calls for Concessional, Less-risky Financing for Solar Projs Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy We have to increase the share of solar in energy mix, says PM Modi. In a move to raise the share of solar power in the energy basket, provide cheaper electricity and cut carbon emissions, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the concessional financing and less-risky funds for solar projects. While speaking at the founding conference of the International […] Read more
ISMA Withdraws Solar Anti-Dumping Plea, to File Fresh Petition Next Week Updated On Tue, Mar 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy ISMA will now file a fresh petition with the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties again in the next week. In a significant development, the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has withdrawn a petition it had filed in July last year for anti-dumping investigation on solar cells and modules imported from China, Taiwan and […] Read more
Slow ‘Hot Electrons’ Could Improve Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Photons with energy higher than the ‘band gap’ of the semiconductor absorbing them give rise to what are known as hot electrons. The extra energy in respect to the band gap is lost very fast, as it is converted into heat so it does not contribute to the voltage. University of Groningen Professor of Photophysics […] Read more
