AIIB Grants $60 Mn Loan for 500 MW Solar Project in Oman Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy AIIB has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman by financing a 500 MW solar PV project in the country The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman to help […] Read more
Researchers Develop New Graphene Solar Thermal Film to Absorb Sunlight with Over 90% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The researchers have developed a new graphene-based solar thermal film that can absorb sunlight with an efficiency of more than 90 percent, while simultaneously eliminates most IR thermal emission loss—the first time such a feat has been reported. This research has been done at the Center for Translational Atomaterials (CTAM) at the Swinburne University of […] Read more
CERC Sticks to the Script in Judgement on Hero Solar Petition Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, (CERC), in an order dated March 26 has maintained a line that has now become the de facto rule for all issues related to the introduction of GST and its impact on projects awarded beforehand. In this case, the petitioner was Hero Solar Energy Private Limited, which had won bids for […] Read more
Over 60 GW of Wind Energy Capacity Installed in 2019: GWEC Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, 2019 was the second-biggest year for wind energy historically, with installations of over 60 GW of new capacity worldwide According to a new report, 2019 was the second-biggest year for wind energy historically, with installations of over 60 GW (60.4 GW) of new capacity worldwide and year-on-year growth of 19 […] Read more
Sungrow Signs 650 MW Agreement With Avaada Energy to Supply PV Inverters Updated On Wed, Mar 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sungrow has signed a 650 MW strategic agreement with Avaada Energy to supply 1500V inverter solutions for its upcoming solar PV projects in 2020. Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, signed a 650 MW strategic agreement with Avaada Energy to supply 1500V inverter solutions for its upcoming solar PV projects in 2020, […] Read more
Should Safeguard Duty Expiry in July be Replaced with Fresh Tariffs on Solar Imports from China and Malaysia? Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Safeguard duty, which was implemented by the government in July 2018 with an aim to protect the domestic solar manufacturing, is going to be wrapped up in July this year. In-line with this, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has already initiated a review investigation for considering continuance of safeguard duty on solar cells […] Read more
Canadian Solar Completes Sale of 17.7 MW Solar Portfolio in Italy Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced the closing of a 17.7 MW solar portfolio sale in Italy to Sonnedix. The portfolio consists of 5 subsidy-free projects in Sicily. Canadian Solar has announced the closing of a 17.7 MW solar portfolio sale in Italy to Sonnedix. The Company expects to recognise revenue from the sale in the first quarter of […] Read more
Solar Rooftop: Over to the States Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Missing Player Rooftop Solar. Right up till 2014, when India shifted gears in solar with an ambitious new target and a new focus on utility scale solar, solar usually meant rooftop solar, or even solar water heaters and other distributed solar products. And this was not because we had a lot of rooftop solar […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 2000 MW Solar Projects (ISTS-IX) Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW of ISTS-connected solar PV power projects in India (ISTS-IX). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 2000 MW of ISTS-connected […] Read more
