Vikram Solar Signs MoU to set up 3 GW Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar intends to set up a 3 GW solar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government. Kolkata-based solar energy module manufacturer and solutions provider – Vikram Solar has announced that it is planning to set up a 3-gigawatt (GW) solar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, after it […] Read more
Trina Solar Becomes 1st Manufacturer to Launch 600W Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has launched two next-generation Vertex series modules with a power output of up to 600W. Trina Solar has launched two next-generation Vertex series modules with a power output of up to 600W. The company has also announced that it expects to realize the mass production of its 550W series in the final quarter […] Read more
TN Gets Fresh Influx of Investments in Areas Including Solar Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu has signed eight new MoUs that bring with them investments worth Rs 10,399 crore in areas including solar cells and modules manufacturing. The state government of Tamil Nadu, on July 20, 2020, has announced the signing of eight new Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) that bring with them investments worth Rs 10,399 crore in […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Continuation of Safeguard Duty on Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect domestic manufacturers The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce, has recommended the continued imposition of the safeguard duty on import of solar cells for one more year to protect […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
After 25 GW Capacity Target, Renew Power to Enter Cell Manufacturing Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Update: Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Founder at Renew Power, has confirmed that the firm will be entering into manufacturing of solar cells, with an initial capacity of 2000MW . Close on the heels of plans to grow total installed capacity to 25,000 MW in 5 years, comes a report in The Economic Times that Renew […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 9.347 Mn Solar Home Lighting Systems for ISA Member Countries Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL on behalf of ISA has invited bids for the supply of 9,347,000 Solar Home Lighting Systems for installation in the member countries of ISA. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, on behalf of International Solar Alliance (ISA) has invited bids from eligible bidders for […] Read more
39 Manufacturers Come Together to Break 600 W+ Barrier for PV Modules Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A total of 39 companies and module manufacturers have come together to form the 600 W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance. A total of 39 companies and Photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers have come together to form the 600 W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance. The alliance has been formed with a new aim to create […] Read more
NREL Research Points to Strategies for Recycling of Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at NREL have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar PV panels. PV modules have a 30-year lifespan. There is currently no plan for how to manage this at end of their lifespan. The volume of modules no longer needed could total 80 million metric tons […] Read more
