Aussie Firm Stirs Market with Silver-free Cell at Record 25.54% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sydney-based solar technology startup SunDrive has reportedly made a breakthrough, producing a a silver-free commercial-size silicon solar PV cell with a record breaking efficiency of 25.54%. The previous record was held by LONGi for its commercial-size monocrystalline heterojunction (HJT) solar cell that achieved an efficiency of 25.26% during testing at ISFH earlier this year. The German […] Read more
“Low Ceiling Tariff Has Impacted the Participation of Farmers and Developers in PMKUSUM” Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy SAEL Limited has emerged as a key solar EPC in North India, with an established capacity of 350 MW already in place. The firm is currently setting up 300MW fully automated Module Manufacturing Facility at Firozpur, Punjab. This will also Manufacture EV Chargers as well as Li-Ion Batteries for EV Market. We got in touch […] Read more
Supply Chain Issues Likely To Linger All Through 2021 And Beyond For Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The news from inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology of a miss on its guidance for 2021 on the back of undersupply of electronic components has not surprised anyone. The news is especially worrying for an industry that has otherwise been remarkably resilient in the wake of disruptions ever since Covid hit in early 2020. SMA’s […] Read more
IREDA Releases List of Tentative Bidders for 5 GW CPSU Scheme Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the agency appointed by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the implementation of the CPSU Scheme Phase II, has released a tentative list of bidders for building 5000 MW capacity of renewable energy. Under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) scheme phase-II, 12,000 MW grid-connected […] Read more
CERC Rejects Phelan Energy’s Prayer to Review Old Order by SECI Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has rejected the review petition of solar developer Phelan Energy India RJ Pvt. Limited, which was filed in relation to an order passed by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in 2019. Phelan Energy stated before CERC that in an order passed in October, 2019, SECI had […] Read more
Denmark Invites Bids for Third Technology-neutral Tender Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has invited bids for a technology-neutral tender, where solar cell systems, wind turbines, wave energy plants and hydropower plants can compete for support. This is the third such tender launched by Denmark and will back around 428 MW of renewable energy projects using DKK 1.2 billion ($189.5 million) in state funds. The […] Read more
High Power Modules and Agriculture Production Combine, As Trina Showcases 210m Series Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has shared on a project, covering 160 hectares of farmland, that uses Trina Solar’s 210 Vertex 550W series and is expected to generate 110 million kWh of electricity a year. The firm is showcasing the 100 MW project as a great example of combining solar with agriculture. The firm claims that the 210 […] Read more
Borosil Renewables Q1 Results. Some Speed Bumps, But A Long Clear Road Ahead Updated On Thu, Aug 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Continuing its smart turnaround on the back of high solar glass prices, Mumbai-based solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables has reported a net profit of Rs 39.62 crore in Q1 FY22 as against a net loss of Rs 1.87 crore in Q1 FY21. The stunning results follow from a 151.8% YoY increase in net sales to […] Read more
India Added 601 MW C&I RE Generation Capacity in Q1 2021: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BRIDGE TO INDIA has launched a new quarterly report titled “India Corporate Renewable Brief,” which provides a detailed regular update on key trends and developments in the rapidly growing C&I renewable market. The study includes details of capacity addition, key players, policy developments, equipment prices, financing deals and other market trends. The first edition of this report […] Read more