NSPCL Invites EPC Bids for 25MWp Solar Power Project in West Bengal Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 25 MWp Solar PV power project shall be implemented in a single EPC package under domestic competitive bidding using Non DCR (open category) manufactured PV modules and cells. NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), a Joint Venture of NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited, is in the process of setting up a 25 […] Read more
Vikram Solar Launches New Monocrystalline Product Line SOMERA Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy SOMERA is a new addition to the company’s product portfolio. 60 cell (SOMERA Prime series) & 72 cell (SOMERA Grand) series modules in this product line are out on the market post REI. Vikram Solar, India’s leading module manufacturer and Solar EPC player, launched a new line of high-efficiency modules ‘SOMERA’ at REI Expo, Greater […] Read more
New Interpretation of Customs Rule Classify Solar Modules as Electrical Motors and Generators Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Due to new interpretation of custom rules, around 1000 containers of solar modules are held up at the Chennai port, affecting almost all the leading developers because customs authorities have suddenly started classifying solar modules as “electrical motors and generators.” A new interpretation of customs rules has jeopardized India’s solar energy projects, with officials demanding […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Allen Cao, Director, Arctech Solar India Updated On Fri, Oct 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. What is the importance, feasibility, viability of using Solar Trackers in various states of India Dropping PPA prices, high irradiation and utility scale makes solar trackers the perfect and only choice to get higher IRR for a solar plant in India. The solar plant generation can achieve up to 15%-25% more yield when using […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ramesh Nair, CEO | Mundra Solar PV Ltd Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Adani Mundra Solar recently made their first 5BB modules in the company’s module production line using their own cells. When do you plan to change the whole production to 5BB? How important is this step for the company? The Adani Group is strongly focused on clean energy technologies and solar remains an integral part […] Read more
Global Solar Tracker Market to Reach $7.54Bn by 2023 Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Tracker Market size is forecast to reach USD 7.54 billion by 2023, with growth expectation of 12% CAGR from 2016 to 2023, driven by growing PV cells demand. Solar Tracker market is poised to grow significantly over the period of 2016 to 2023, owing to the growing preferences for renewable energy along with rising […] Read more
Solar-Tectic LLC receives patent for III-V thin-film tandem high-performance solar cell and LED technology Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The entire patented process for the Solar-Tectic LLC III-V tandem cell can be environmentally friendly since non-toxic metals can be used to deposit the crystalline thin-film materials for both the bottom layer in the tandem configuration as well as in the top, III-V, layer. Solar-Tectichas announced that a patent application for a method of […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, ED & CEO | Tata Power Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy “GST is consistent with Government’s push to the renewable sector and isn’t likely to negatively impact the sector if we look at it from long term perspective” Q. Share your views on GST, how the new Goods and Services Tax rates impact clean energy drive in India? GST is definitely one of the most awaited […] Read more
Aiko Solar Bifacial Solar Cell Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: Aiko Solar Energy Techno-logy Co. Ltd. (Aiko Solar), merchant solar cell producer has launched a high-efficiency P-type mono-PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) bifacial solar cell with front-side cell efficiency >21% and rear-side >15%. The company showcased the bifacial cell at SNEC 2017. Product Feature: Aiko Solar’s high-efficiency P-type mono-PERC bifacial cells use a […] Read more