PFC, REC, IREDA to Lend at Lower Rates; Imported Solar Products May Face BCD from August Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy After putting an end on all the speculations, the government on Tuesday has hinted about its intentions for the imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) in near future instead of its earlier plan for next year. On the matter, Power Minister RK Singh informed industry stakeholders via video conferencing about his Ministry’s proposal to implement […] Read more
Canadian Solar Inks 2 PPAs for 274 MW PV Projects in Brazil Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar, a leading solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has recently entered into two private power purchase agreements (PPA) with Braskem S.A. and COPEL Energia for an aggregate 274 MW of capacity of solar power projects in Brazil. Braskem is a Brazilian petrochemical company and is the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas. It […] Read more
SECI’s 2 GW Solar Tender Oversubscribed; Another 18.2 GW Capacity in Pipeline till July Updated On Tue, Jun 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the wake of the overwhelming response from solar project developers, state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) tender for 2 GW of Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project under tranche IX has been over-subscribed by about 2.35 GW, as per the research and advisory services provider firm. According to the report […] Read more
JA Solar to Supply Mono PERC Modules for Japan’s Largest Single PV project Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar, a leading solar cell and solar modules manufacturer, has on Monday said that it has won the order to supply its Mono PERC MBB modules for Japan’s largest single photovoltaic (PV) project. Further, the said solar power plant will be having a capacity of 110 MW and located in Kansai, Japan. The company had […] Read more
With Focus On Chinese Imports, Familiar Tussle Returns For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Jun 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Imports in the solar sector, where Chinese origin equipment is said to account for anything between 78 percent to 85 percent of equipment used, are back in focus. Reports quoting sources say that the government has sought product-wise details of cheap imports, comparison with domestic prices and tax disadvantage, if any, from industry to curb […] Read more
Keysight Unveils Nex-Gen PV Array Simulators to Maximize Solar Power Conversion Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to help engineers in maximizing solar power conversion, Keysight Technologies, a leading technology company, has introduced a new family of photovoltaic (PV) array simulators that are first to deliver 2000 V and 20 kW of power in a 3U format. In order to keep solar power at grid parity with competing methods […] Read more
India will be a Manufacturing Hub for EVs Within 5 Yrs: Gadkari Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles (EVs) in next 5 years, said by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs. Minister confidently said that his government is trying to extend best possible concessions to the sector, and has lowered the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electrical […] Read more
Silfab, Morgan to Produce Solar Modules with Optical-Film Technology for Enbridge Updated On Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Morgan Solar, a light management technology company, has announced the sale of 13.6 MWDC of its bifacial solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to Enbridge, a leading energy infrastructure company. Further, these solar panels will be embedded with performance-boosting SimbaX technology and will be manufactured by Silfab Solar under an exclusive license agreement between the two companies. […] Read more
JA Solar Supplies Modules for Thailand’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar has announced that Thailand’s 12.5 MW floating solar plant, which utilised its PERC modules, has been successfully connected to the grid. JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products, has announced that Thailand’s 12.5 MW floating solar power plant, which utilised its high-efficiency PERC modules, was successfully connected to the grid. As the first large-scale floating photovoltaic power […] Read more
