GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […] Read more
JinkoSolar Scores Top Result in CSIRO and Choice Solar Module Testing Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is one of just two companies to score over 90% and receive an “excellent” performance rating. JinkoSolar has announced that it has scored an excellent result in the Choice Magazine and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) solar module testing and is one of just two module manufacturers to receive an “excellent” performance […] Read more
Three- Day Skill Development Program On Solar PV System Design Using Software from 15-17th March 2017 Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy NISE Conducting 9th, skill development program on solar PV system design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” Software National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing 9th three- day (15-17th March 2017) skill development program on solar PV system design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” software. The main objective of this skill development program on solar PV system […] Read more
First Solar awarded 140 MW PV module supply contract for Sun Metals solar power project in Australia Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy First Solar has bagged contract for solar power project in Australia and will deliver 140 MWdc PV modules to the Sun Metals Solar Farm in North Queensland. First Solar has announced it has been awarded the module supply contract for the 140 MWdc Sun Metals Solar Farm in North Queensland (QLD), Australia. It will be […] Read more
Solar PV module market set to decline despite significant capacity addition by 2020 GlobalData Report Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Emerging technologies, economies of scale and policies have triggered an increase in Solar PV module annual installed capacity to 69.86 GW by 2020 According to the report from research and consulting firm GlobalData, Solar PV module annual installed capacity was expected to increase gradually from 49.77 GW in 2015 to 69.86 GW by 2020, due […] Read more
India Looking at Solar Power Storage Technology from Belgium Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy NISE and Tiger Power of Belgium have signed MoU for validation of solar power storage technology to ensure steady power supply. India is looking at an innovative Belgian solar power storage technology that promises to offer consumers a source of quality power as a green and reliable alternative to flickering supply from battery storage or […] Read more
BHEL Bags 3.6 MW Solar Rooftop Order from Surat Municipal Corporation Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL has acquired an order to install solar PV Rooftop system with a capacity of 3.6 MW for Surat Municipal Corporation State-run power equipment maker BHEL has secured order for the installation of Solar PV rooftop systems totaling 3.6 MW from Surat Municipal Corporation. While all the 10 identified areas of installation would be within […] Read more
SolarWorld Ups Product Workmanship Warranty for Solar Panels to 20 Years Updated On Sat, Feb 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The extended product warranty, which protects owners of SolarWorld solar panels against defects attributable to production flaws, applies to all solar modules shipped after Jan. 1, 2017 SolarWorld has announced that it has doubled the duration of its workmanship warranty on its entire portfolio of solar panel products to 20 years. With the improvement in […] Read more