87% Solar Manufacturers Expect Increased Prices for Consumers: GOGLA Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Netherlands-based GOGLA has conducted a survey of 33 solar equipment manufacturers, primarily SHS Kit manufacturers, to understand the impact of disruptions caused by materials shortages and raised shipping costs on the off-grid solar industry. An unprecedented high demand for electric vehicles and consumer electronics (among others caused by COVID-19) has resulted in manufacturers facing chronic […] Read more
Wipro Lighting Partners with Enlighted, for IoT enabled Lighting Solutions Updated On Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wipro Lighting, a provider of lighting and Internet of Lighting (IoL)® solutions in India partners with Enlighted, provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings to deliver smarter workplaces. Wipro Lighting and Enlighted are integrating their solutions and technologies to create smarter buildings across multiple customer segments. Enlighted’s IoT sensors are being integrated […] Read more
AP High Court Throws Out 6.4 GW State Solar Auctions Updated On Fri, Jun 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh High Court declared yesterday that the state government’s 6.4 GW solar project auctions were bad in law, and quashed the request for selection (RfS) and power purchase agreement (PPA) for the same. The move follows a petition filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy in January this year, where it was contended that the […] Read more
JinkoSolar Awarded as Overall High Achiever in RETC’s PVMI Report Updated On Tue, Jun 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy One of the world’s largest solar panel manufacturers, Shanghai-based JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. today announced receiving the ‘Overall High Achiever’s awards at RETC’s (Renewable Energy Testing Center) 2021 PVMI (PV Module Index) Report for the second consecutive year. Notably, JinkoSolar is one of only five solar module manufacturers to receive this status in 2021. As […] Read more
Haryana Tenders for 10.4 MW Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Jun 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The deadline for the Government of Haryana’s tender for supply, installation, and commissioning of a 10.4 MW grid-connected rooftop solar power plant anywhere in the state is approaching next month. The rooftop solar plants should be without the battery bank or with a LiFePO4 battery bank only including solar generation and Bi-directional meters. The scope […] Read more
Goa CM Seeks 100% Solar Powered Electrification in Rural Households Updated On Mon, May 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy At the inauguration of a solar-based electrification program for remote rural households in Goa, the chief minister (CM) of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant said, “On Goa Statehood Day, it is a proud moment for us to announce that we will achieve 100 percent electrification for all homes in Goa, and that too with clean energy. […] Read more
GOGLA Report 2020: ‘Slow, Uneven Recovery of Off-grid Solar Industry’ Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The recently released July-December 2020 edition of the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report analyses off-grid solar lighting sales trends during a 6-month period in East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific, amid the current global pandemic. It finds that the off-grid industry is showing early signs of a slow […] Read more
Schneider Electric Solar and Discover Battery Get UL 9540 Certification Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canada headquartered solar solutions provider, Schneider Electric Solar has announced getting UL 9540 Certification along with the batteries producer Discover Battery. Both the firms have got the certification for the safety standards of UL 9540 for energy storage systems (ESS) for Schneider Electric’s XW Pro hybrid inverter and Discover Battery’s Advanced Energy System (AES) LiFePO4 […] Read more
Draughtsman for PV Solar Project (m/f/d) Updated On Wed, May 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Responsibilities: Performing the following engineering functions including but not limited to Determination of work scope consolidate the design inputs. Assemble documents packages and develop drawing sets to be reviewed by engineer. Ensure to quantify factors affecting arrangement and installation of equipment and components. Preparation of in-house drawings and explain prepared drawings. Visit proposed installation sites […] Read more