Probe on Surging Duty for Solar Cell Imports Began By Government Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is targeting to 100 GW solar capacity by 2022. The current installed capacity is about 15 GW. India began to probe to determine imposition of safeguard duty on surging imports of solar cells with a view to protect domestic manufacturers. Domestic manufacturers have approached the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) with a complaint that […] Read more
Canadian Solar Bags 112 MWp Solar Power Project in Brazil Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will develop and build the project in Pernambuco state. The company will start the construction in 2020 and the project is expected to reach commercial operation before January 2021. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has won a 112 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Brazil during the country’s […] Read more
China is Building a Solar Power Highway That Can Charge Electric Cars Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power highway is expected to produce 280 MWh of electricity a year – enough to power the village’s street lights. China is building a 2 km stretch of solar highway that will be able to generate electricity from sunlight. The two-kilometre-long highway located in Jinan could charge electric cars as they are travelling […] Read more
Strict Quality Norms imposed for Solar Equipment and Components to restrict low quality Solar PV equipment in Indian market: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, informed that there is no formal specific information relating to any specific solar equipment or component being of low quality and sold in Indian market. Shri Singh further informed […] Read more
EMMVEE Commissioned 1 MW Rooftop Solar Power Plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Emmvee has always lived up to its responsibilities with green energy, comprehensive expertise and a strong focus on sustainability across all products, areas, and processes. Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Private Limited, India’s top solar PV module manufacturer commissions 1 MW solar rooftop project at its solar water heater manufacturing facility in Dobespet, Karnataka. Emmvee has always […] Read more
Oriano Solar Finishes 40 MW Solar Power Plant for First Solar Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project is based on First Solar’s CdTe thin film PV modules, leveraging the latest 1500V inverter architecture. Oriano Solar, a solar energy EPC company based in Mumbai has successfully accomplished two 20 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plants, constituting to a total of 40 MW will be for First Solar, Inc. in the Karnataka state, in […] Read more
The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) to Acquire 100 Percent Shares in SolarBuyer Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy SolarBuyer has been a well-respected player in the US market for technical risk management and quality assurance services since 2011. As of January 1, 2018, the Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) will acquire 100 percent of the shares in the US company SolarBuyer. SolarBuyer is a leading provider of risk management and quality assurance services for […] Read more
Hydrogen Producing Floating Solar Cells Developed Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy A novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device which can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water is discovered by the researchers from Columbia University in the US. Floating solar cells competent of utilizing sun energy to produce hydrogen fuel from water have been developed by the scientists. Currently, NASA’s space program is using hydrogen […] Read more
Nepal Government to Buy Locally Produced Solar Power at Rs 7.30 Per Unit Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nepal Electricity Authority has already decided to purchase the solar power from individual households and connect it to the national grid. The Nepal government plans to buy domestically produced solar power at Rs 7.30 per unit. Nepal Electricity Authority has already decided to purchase the solar power from individual households and connect it to the […] Read more
