Solar Bankers Using Blockchain Technology to Develop Digitalized Electricity Ecosystems Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Bankers is working with the Chinese blockchain technology company, ShellPay, to promote the wholesale decentralization of all infrastructures for electricity production, transmission, and exchange. The solar energy company Solar Bankers Singapore is launching an Initial Coin Offering in November to fund the development of localized energy communities in which consumers can freely produce and […] Read more
AGL Launches Free Rooftop Solar Energy Monitoring Service Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy AGL Solar Command Check alerts registered customers if it detects a potential problem with their PV systems. AGL Executive General Manager New Energy Elisabeth Brinton said Solar Command Check was a free service which gives customers with digital meters a daily update about the performance of their solar systems. “We believe most of the 1.7 […] Read more
Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Rural Electrification & Solar Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is blessed with huge amount of natural resources. It observes around 300 sunny days a year on an average highlighting a huge potential of solar energy in India. Solar energy could play an important role in alleviating energy poverty. India receives solar radiation of 5 to 7 kWh/m2 for 300 to 330 days in […] Read more
India-China Tension at border to not affect Solar Sector: Industry Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Reports of the border stand-off between India and China continue to hog headlines, one of the concerns raised is whether this would have a bearing on the solar sector in India because local project developers are dependent on solar cells and modules imported from China. As reports of the border stand-off between India and China […] Read more
UPPCL Issues Notice to Six Companies for Delaying the Installation of Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has issued the ‘Procure Preliminary Default’ notice to six companies, seeking cancellation of their agreement with the New Energy Development Authority (NEDA). The Uttar Pradesh government has issued notice to six private companies, including Adani Green Energy, for delay in setting up solar power plants in UP. The decision was […] Read more
REC Group Begins Production of New 50-Cell Mono Solar Panel Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy In contrast to the 48-cell panels commonly used in Japan, REC’s new 50-cell panel features an excellent combination of practical size, easy handling, optimal for system configurations and designs, and high power output of up to 250Wp. REC Group, the leading European brand of solar panels in Japan, began commercial production of its new 50-cell […] Read more
Solar Industry Expects Loss of 88,000 Jobs in U.S. Next Year if Suniva gets trade protections: SEIA Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Despite Suniva’s claims that its move is meant to protect domestic manufacturing, SEIA found that U.S. solar manufacturing jobs will actually decline if the petition is granted. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) recently said that an estimated 88,000 jobs, about one-third of the current American solar workforce, would be lost if Suniva gets trade […] Read more
RenewSys Launches Production of India’s First 5 BB Solar Cells, Completes Ramp up of its Cell Line Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy RenewSys will start commercial production of its 5BB Solar PV Panels/Modules from July 2017 onwards. RenewSys, India’s first & only integrated manufacturer of Solar PV Modules & its components- Encapsulants, Backsheets and PV Solar Cells, became the first Indian company to launch the production of five Bus Bar (BB) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells. The 5BB […] Read more