40% on Modules & 25% on Cells, MNRE to Impose BCD From April 1, 2022 Updated On Thu, Mar 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has finally finalised the new Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar PV cells and modules. As per an office memorandum, the Ministry is going to impose a 25 percent BCD on solar PV cells and 40 percent duty on solar modules without grandfathering of bid-out projects. However, […] Read more
SSN-COE Team Gets Rs 12 Cr Grant from DST for Solar Ingot Manufacturing Tech Updated On Wed, Mar 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at SSN-COE have been awarded a Rs 12 crore grant from the DST, for tech they believe can catalyse India’s solar ingot and wafer manufacturing abilities SSN College of Engineering (SSN-COE), Chennai has announced that a team of its researchers led by Professor P. Ramasamy, Dean (Research) have been awarded a grant of Rs […] Read more
Longi Solar Top Module Supplier to India In 2020, Says Report Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy China’s LONGi Solar, a global leader in high-efficiency mono-crystalline solar cells and modules, has been named India’s market leader based on module shipments in 2020, according to a recent study by Gurugram-based research firm JMK Research. For LONGi, the numbers will be gratifying, as it has taken the firm just over 2 years to make […] Read more
JinkoSolar Tiger Pro – Creating a New Benchmark for PV Module Safety Updated On Mon, Mar 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Recently JinkoSolar announced that according to the Global PV Installer Monitor 2020/2021, the company has maintained its leading position as the most well-known PV module brand in the Australian market in 2020 and achieved the most purchased module brand among the surveyed installers in Australia. The Survey is jointly initiated by EuPD Research, a highly […] Read more
Low Current Represents the Best Choice for PV Modules Updated On Mon, Mar 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Recently, Guangzhou Development New Energy Co., Ltd. began bidding for procurement of PV modules for 2021 and 2022. This procurement is divided into two bidding sections with a total procurement scale of 1.08GW. The power threshold is set for the PV modules of the two bidding sections and the current of the modules should not […] Read more
Design Engineer-Solar PV Plant Design Updated On Sat, Mar 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience, preferably in the area of power generation system design and project management. Qualification: BE/ Diploma – Electrical Location: Pune Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities. Prepare detailed work plans. Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site […] Read more
BHEL Issues O&M Tender for 10 MW Solar Project in West Bengal Updated On Fri, Mar 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued an O&M works tender for a 10 MW solar project in West Bengal at Santaldih. An Indian government undertaking, Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), has issued an operation and maintenance (O&M) works tender for West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company’s 10 MW solar project at Santaldih. Interested Bidders including, micro, small, and […] Read more
As Solar Spreads, Shrinking Space for Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy It was one of the lesser noticed misses caused by the 2020 pandemic. In fact, we had predicted it in our own January 2020 issue. When Solar capacity would overtake wind in India. But come 2021, and wind energy has finally been overtaken. The news, when it was finally confirmed, couldn’t have been announced with […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs 100 MW Solar VPPA With Enterprise Products Updated On Wed, Mar 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables North America has announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the second tranche of the Space City Solar Project with an affiliate of Enterprise Products Partners for 100 MWac / 132 MWdc. The Project’s total capacity is up to 345 MWac / 455 MWdc. Space City Solar, located in Wharton County, Texas, is expected to commence […] Read more
