R.K. Singh Acknowledges Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers To Stay For Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy In what seems to be a clear ramp up of pressure to buy locally and block imports, Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh has categorically referred to both tariff and non-tariff barriers as a way to achieve this objective. Speaking at an industry event on self reliance in renewable energy manufacturing organised by the Confederation […] Read more
TSEC Begins Trial Production of New 500 MW Solar Cell Line in Taiwan Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy TSEC, a Taiwan-based solar cell and module manufacturer, has announced the beginning of its trial production of a new 500 MW solar cell line at its Yuanjing factory in Taiwan. The company has said that the new line is currently operating with an annual capacity of 400 MW. It is expected to produce cells with wafers […] Read more
From the Middle East To the US, Philadelphia Solar plans a 1 GW Foray Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Amman, Jordan-based Philadelphia Solar has confirmed plans to build 1 GW manufacturing facility in the U.S. the announcement is a rare case of a middle-east manufacturer setting up a plant in the US market. Philadelphia Solar manufactures mounting structures too, besides solar panels using automated robotic production lines, at its existing facilities in Jordan. For […] Read more
Zhongnan Group Starts Construction of a New 5 GW Solar Factory Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Zhongnan Group recently held a ceremony to set up a new solar production plant whose annual manufacturing capacity is said to be 5 GW. The group is the main investor behind the well-known electric services company ReneSola, which is known for selling solar PV modules globally. The ceremony was held in Hai’an Economic Development Zone […] Read more
As NIMBY Spreads To Solar In the UK, Power Roll’s Super Thin Solar Film Offers A Way Updated On Tue, Jul 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Thin Film solar has always occupied space as a miracle solar solution, if only if it was as efficient and cheap. It seems we might be getting close to that situation soon. And driving it there is a resistance building up towards conventional ground mounted solar, as communities in the UK have resented the land […] Read more
ARCI Sets up Solar Thermal Components Testing Facility in Hyderabad Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Ministry of Science & Technology has set up a concentrated solar thermal (CST) based test rig facility in Hyderabad to solar industry test capability and performance of solar thermal components like solar receiver tubes, heat transfer fluids, concentrating mirrors. The facility was set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and […] Read more
NTPC Tenders For 500 MW of Solar EPC Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Close on the heels of announcing an aggressive reset of its renewable energy targets, state owned NTPC Limited has invited bids for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package with land development for 500 MW of grid-connected solar projects anywhere in India. The tender, floated on Friday last week (July 2) has a last date […] Read more
Saatvik Green Energy Wins BHEL’s 141.76 MW Solar Modules Order Updated On Wed, Jun 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian module manufacturers, Saatvik Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. has won a 141.76 MW Solar modules tender from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). BHEL floated the tender for their 100 MWac Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL) Raghanesda Ultra Mega solar park in Gujarat. Saatvik Green Energy secured the bid in a reverse bidding auction while […] Read more
JinkoSolar & Canadian Solar Subsidiaries Apply to Get Listed on SSE Updated On Tue, Jun 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Major solar module manufacturing firms JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. and Canadian Solar Inc. announced yesterday the submission of application documents for a potential initial public offering and listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange‘s Sci-Tech innovation board (the STAR Market), a stock exchange intended to support innovative companies in China, by their subsidiaries. Both the companies revealed their […] Read more
