New Perovskite Solar Cell Technology Claims 26.39% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from China’s Huaqiao Univerisity have now claimed 26.39% efficiency from perovskite solar cells with a special technology. The researchers said that highly efficient perovskite solar cells in the n-i-p structure demonstrated limited operational lifetimes earlier due to the layer-to-layer ion diffusion in perovskite/doped hole-transport layer (HTL) heterojunction, leading to conductivity drop in HTL and […] Read more
JREDA Issues EoI To Build Ground Mounted On-Grid Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has decided to expand the state’s current ground-mounted solar capacity from the current capacity of 21 MW. It has now put forth a tender in this regard too. The JREDA tender sought to expand the on-grid solar projects in the state by seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from […] Read more
PM-KUSUM: Fadnavis Inaugurates Grew’s 2 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently inaugurated a 2 MW AC solar project installed under the PM-KUSUM Component – C. This project is an initiative by Maharashtra-based Aditya Green Energy in collaboration with Aviraj Green Energy Pvt Ltd. This solar project is located in Umarga, Dharashiv, Maharashtra. The project is estimated to generate approximately 47.34 […] Read more
NHPC Opens Bids For 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy NHPC recently issued a tender to select developers for a 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid project, with or without energy storage systems. The project includes a greenshoe option, and bids are invited until January 16, 2025. The bidders may use technology-agnostic resources such as crystalline silicon, thin film, or CPV technologies, with or without trackers, for […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender To Build Solar Trees For Its Bongaigaon Project Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC recently issued a tender to build and commission solar trees for the NTPC’s Bongaigaon project located in Assam. It invited the bids till December 30, 2024. The NTPC project will be located at the Bongaigaon Thermal Power Project, managed by NTPC’s Central Procurement Group – 2, Sipat Super Thermal Power Station in Chhattisgarh. The […] Read more
ALMM On Solar Cells Can Push Tariffs By 50p/unit: CareEdge Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report by CareEdge Ratings said that the imposition of an Approved List Of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells in India can push solar tariffs up by up to Rs 40 paise per unit to Rs 50p/unit. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has planned to bring in ALMM for […] Read more
High Solar Cell Price Can Push Up Tariffs For Developers: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from June 1, 2026, envisions accelerating solar cell manufacturing in India. An analysis by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics estimates domestic capacity can make solar cells more than quadruple to 43-47 GW by June 2026 from 10 GW in […] Read more
NHPC Floats 1.2 GW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender With Greenshoe Option Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to procure hybrid power, NHPC recently floated a tender to supply 1,200 MW of power from wind-solar hybrid power projects, with a greenshoe option, The tender also said these projects could be established with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS) anywhere in India. NHPC set 16th January 2025 as the last date […] Read more
US To Examine Patent Dispute Between TrinaSolar & Canadian Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Trinasolar US, a global firm working in smart solar products and solutions announced that the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation as to Trina’s patent infringement complaint against a number of Canadian Solar, Inc. entities (“Canadian Solar”). “Having considered Trina’s complaint, filed on October 23, 2024, the U.S. government […] Read more
