UK Researchers to Develop Anti-soiling Coating for Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules. Project lead Professor Michael Walls, Professor of Photovoltaics for Power Systems in the university’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), says the three-year-long study, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), […] Read more
Strong Underlying Demand To Support Solar PLI Scheme Expansion to Rs 24,000 Crore Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Power and MNRE Minister R.K Singh has informed a news agency that the government is planning to enhance funding under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the domestic solar cells and module manufacturing to Rs 24,000 crore from the existing Rs 4,500 crore to make India an exporting power. The move follows the strong […] Read more
JSW Solar, Shirdi Sai Electricals and Reliance Win Solar PLI Allotments Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy In the end, IREDA’s final list of winners for the Solar PLI (Performance Linked Incentives) scheme threw up no surprises as the bidders with plans for all stages of production and the highest capacity bids of 4 GW walked away with the top 3 allotments. Designed to encourage the setting up of manufacturing capacities for […] Read more
November ALMM List. Total Mfg Capacity of 10.8 GW, Vikram Solar Adds 972 MW Updated On Fri, Nov 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released it’s latest updation to the ALMM (Approved List of Module Manufacturers) list and the list continues to grow over the previous release in October. Making an entry with its new Tamil Nadu manufacturing facility is Vikram Solar, with an approved capacity of 972 MW for […] Read more
Borosil Renewables Q2 Analyst Call Takeaways For Solar Sector Updated On Mon, Nov 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Borosil Renewables, these are the best of times. The firm, the only producer of solar glass in India, has had a terrific run ever since it completed its capacity expansion last year, timed as it was with the imposition of import duties on imports from Malaysia, Vietnam and China, of course, besides rising demand […] Read more
JinkoSolar Tiger Neo Modules Get An N-type Ultra-Efficiency Upgrade Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Global Solar Module major JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has launched a new series of ultra-efficient 2021 Flagship Tiger Neo Modules. Taking the push to mainstream large modules in the solar sector further, the new Tiger Neo adopts N-type TOPCon technology with further enhancements in performance, power, energy density, and reliability to deliver a maximum power […] Read more
Total Eren Enters Cambodia with 74 MWp Solar Project Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total Eren, a renewable independent power producer based in Paris, has taken its first steps in the renewable energy market of Cambodia through the acquisition of a 73.9 MWp photovoltaic project named “Battambang” from Risen Energy, a Chinese developer active in R&D and PV panels manufacturing. The PV farm is currently in operation in the Battambang Province, […] Read more
56% Solar Projects Planned for 2022 at Risk due to Mfg Cost Hike: Rystad Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The earliest estimates on the impact of price volatility and rising costs on solar projects worldwide are finally coming out, and the news is not good. The surging cost of manufacturing materials and shipping could threaten 50 gigawatts (GW) – a staggering 56% – of the 90 GW of global utility PV developments planned for […] Read more
Expect Tariff Hike by 20-25 Paise/Unit in Upcoming Solar Bids: ICRA Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The increase in module prices and the recent hike in GST rate for solar power equipment from 5% to 12% is likely to increase the tariffs in the forthcoming solar bids by ~20-25 paise per unit from the levels seen over the past six months, finds a new ICRA report. Nonetheless tariffs are likely to […] Read more
