Top Stories of the Week for Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 19, […] Read more
DuPont, JinkoSolar Join Forces to Launch High-Efficiency Bifacial Module with Transparent Backsheet Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, this bifacial panel ‘Swan’ will be the latest addition to JinkoSolar’s Cheetah premium range. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, together with JinkoSolar Holding unveiled the new Jinko high-efficiency bifacial module “Swan” protected by clear DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF film-based backsheet. Further, this bifacial panel ‘Swan’ will be the latest addition to JinkoSolar’s Cheetah premium range. The company […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more
More Than 100 GW of 1500V Solar Inverters to Be Shipped in Next 2 Years Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, more than 100 GW of 1500V solar inverters are expected to be shipped in the next 2 years. A new report by consultancy firm IHS Market predicts that having grown from just 2 GW of shipments in 2016 to surpass the 30 GW milestone in 2018, 1500V inverters will continue […] Read more
MEDA Issues Tender For Rooftop Solar Systems With Battery Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 06, 2019. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids for setting up of total 10 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plant with battery backup under rooftop net metering at five Anganwadi of Buldhana district in the state. The brief scope […] Read more
JinkoSolar builds momentum for Transition to Mono PERC Modules in India Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar claims to have repositioned itself as a premium market leader in India, especially in the mono PERC technology segment. China-based JinkoSolar has posted its best quarterly result ever in India, with sales performing positively in Q4, delivering close to 160 MW panels. The company says it has achieved a 24% market share in the […] Read more
Second Tender For 5 MW Rooftop Solar Issued in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 04, 2019. The Public Works Department (PWD) of Amravati has issued another tender inviting bids for selection of developers to set up cumulative 5 MW of solar capacity rooftop projects at various places distributed in 309 rest houses in different districts of Maharashtra. The rooftop solar projects […] Read more
Tata Power Solar’s Residential Rooftop Solution Now in Guwahati Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has launched a residential rooftop solution in Guwahati after a successful debut in Delhi, Mumbai, Ajmer, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, India’s largest solar energy company, has launched a complete residential rooftop solution in Guwahati. The residential rooftop solutions are expected to save up to Rs 50,000 annually for […] Read more
Wind Energy and Hydrogen Can Work Together For a Cleaner Europe Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope recently hosted a workshop exploring the wind energy’s potential to decarbonize industries that are resource and energy-intensive – with a focus on hydrogen. Speakers included the IEA, the European Commission, the hydrogen sector, wind energy sector representatives and sectoral trade organizations. Late last year, the European Commission presented its strategic long-term vision for a […] Read more
