USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
MYSUN Secures 11MW New Orders from Mah, Raj; Expands Presence to 7 States Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adding to its presence in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the company added industrial and institutional clients in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in FY 2018-19. One of the leading players in the rooftop solar space, MYSUN has received new orders aggregating 11 MW from Maharashtra and Rajasthan states in past 30 […] Read more
$1 Bn Green Finance Facility Launched to Boost ASEAN Green Infra Investments Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new facility will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign green infrastructure projects such as sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems. Southeast Asian governments, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and major development financiers have launched the “ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility”, a new initiative to spur more than $1 billion in […] Read more
Sharp Launches 3 New Mono-PERC Modules With 19.1% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sharp has unveiled three new high-efficiency mono-PERC solar panels. These range from 300 W to 370 W, and the five-busbar modules are designed for use in a range of applications, from residential PV projects to large commercial installations. Japnese electronic giant Sharp adds that all three modules, the NU-AH370, NU-AK310 and NU-AK300B, can be mounted […] Read more
India Should Evaluate BESS as a Viable Storage Tech Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said that grid-connected battery-based energy storage system (BESS) should be evaluated more actively as a commercial storage technology for grid services, as it offers superior performance and a declining price trend in the future. “In the 21st century, India’s symbol of national pride should be its grid that […] Read more
More than 300 GW of New Wind Capacity to be Added in Next 5 Years : GWEC Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC forecasts over 300 GW of wind capacity to be added in the next 5 years, with growth to come from emerging markets and offshore wind. According to a new report, 2018 was a positive year for the wind industry, with 51.3 GW of new installations. With market-based mechanisms, such as auctions, tenders and Green […] Read more
India Signs MoU to Share Bolivia’s Vast Lithium Deposit Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Both sides agreed to work together for exploration and extraction of the vast Lithium deposits of Bolivia. Lithium is a key resource used in making batteries that India needs for its clean technology initiatives such as increased use of electric cars. India after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bolivia, has leveraged its way […] Read more
SLDC Can’t Cut Down Renewable Power Per Convenience : TNERC Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy TNERC outlined these findings in a petition regarding stopping issuance of backing down or curtailment instructions to solar projects. In a significant move for the energy sector, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has stated that State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) cannot curtail renewable power at their convenience, adding that backing down of the “Must Run Status” power shall […] Read more
CEL Issues EoI For Empanelment of EPC Contractors For Executing BESS Projects in India Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of responses for the EoI is July 31, 2019. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for empanelment of firms/ EPC contractors for executing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in India. The purpose of the EoI is to invite firms/ EPC contractors who have […] Read more