Australian Renewable Energy Agency Awards $30 Million For Cheaper Solar Gains Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The researchers of University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have been awarded about $30 million under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Research and Development (R&D) Program to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities to significantly reduce the cost of solar. The funds are a share of $41.5 million award by ARENA. […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Calls for 20 MW Rooftop Solar Bids Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new tender for the installation and commissioning of 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems has been issued by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA). As per the notification, the installation will come on government buildings, state-run industrial facilities and educational institutions of Tamil Nadu. The developers can submit their bids by February 15, […] Read more
Chinese Manufacturer Huasun Launches 715 W HJT Solar Module Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese solar product manufacturer Huasun has launched a new bifacial, dual-glass heterojunction (HJT) solar panels meant for ground-mounted PV applications. Huasun said that the new solar module is of 715 W and has been certified by TÜV SÜD Group. The official statement of the firm mentioned, “Recently, Huasun’s Himalaya G12-132 HJT module successfully passed the […] Read more
Trina Solar Maintains Its Top ranking in Bankability ratings Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Leading solar and tracker firm Trina Solar has maintained its AAA status for the third consecutive quarter in the PV ModuleTech bankability rankings released by PV Tech for Q4 2022. The company’s continued presence in the highest category validates its ongoing high performance level in manufacturing capacity, technology innovation, product shipments and financial status and […] Read more
Is Solar Momentum Stuttering To A Halt In India? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s solar growth, that is aiming for a target of over 25 GW between this year and 2030 to meet national targets on installed capacity, appear to be shifting to the slow lane, yet again. Industry players blame the slowdown on everything from higher prices, to policy, to rising cost of capital and more. After […] Read more
2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more
Your Phone, or Clothing- These Paperthin Solar Cells Be Added To Any Surface Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy-producing thin-film materials with photovoltaic cells that can be added to clothing- sounds like a far-fetched thought, but MIT scientists are on their way to turning the thought into a reality. A team of researchers have made thin layers of photovoltaic cells that come with a series of advantages. The said thin-film materials are much […] Read more
Delhi High Court Provides Solar Developer Protection Against Retrospective Denial of Concessional Rate of Customs Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court has granted temporary protection to ReNew Hans Urja, a solar developer, from the retroactive denial of a reduced rate of customs duty on imports for a 600 MW solar power project. The Project Import Regulations Act of 1986’s registration requirements for the products had previously been met, thus the court ordered […] Read more
Nepal Invites Tenders for 100 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the state-owned power utility, has invited bids for the selection of independent power producers (IPPs) for the development of 100 MW of grid-connected solar PV capacity. These projects will come up at 16 designated sites in the Himalayan country. According to the notification, the last day for the players to submit […] Read more
