Need to Grab Rooftop Solar Opportunity with Right Policy Structure: Sushil Bansal Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar segment is still far behind achieving its target. The main reason behind this I believe is resistance from Discoms and inconsistent solar rooftop policies in every state. There is high potential in erstwhile slow-moving solar rooftop segment. Already there is awareness among rooftop consumers. The cost advantage is also present. There is […] Read more
To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender for 90 MW BOS Package for Anta Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the development of a 90 MW BOS package for the Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for the development of 90 MW Balance of System (BOS) package for Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. The scope of work (SOW) […] Read more
LONGi Solar Signs 200 MW Module Supply Deal in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar and Hexagon Peak have entered into a supply deal for 200 MW of mono PERC modules for solar PV projects in Vietnam LONGi Solar, a leading vertically integrated Tier 1 manufacturer of solar modules and Hexagon Peak, the project development arm of Hexagon Holdings Singapore, have announced that the two firms have entered […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Domestically Manufactured Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. In a major decision that is likely to give a further boost to domestic manufacturing of solar cells in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. It may […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1000 MW Solar Projects Under DBDT Scheme Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for setting up solar power projects under the DBDT scheme to a maximum capacity of 1000 MW. NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of grid-connected solar power projects under the Develop Build Demonstrate Transfer (DBDT) scheme to a maximum capacity of 1000 MW. The […] Read more
New Technologies – Opportunity for Indian Solar Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy While more solar modules are being installed and the Indian photovoltaic market is growing noticeably, the vast majority of all solar modules, especially solar cells, are still imported from China. Other countries around the world also source their solar modules in China but there seems to be a shift in thinking. In view of the […] Read more
SECI Tenders for Solar PV Home Cooking Systems Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for the commissioning of solar PV based home cooking systems in different districts of different states in India. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, seeking bids for commissioning of solar PV based home cooking systems in different districts of different states in India. The scope […] Read more