US SEC Initiates Investigation Against Tesla Over Disclosures Linked To Solar Tiles Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a move widely seen as an acknowledgement of the complaint by a former Tesla employee, Steven Henkes, the US securities regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has initiated investigations into the allegations on Tesla, for failing to notify its shareholders and the public about fire risks associated with its solar panel systems. The investigations […] Read more
Canadian BIPV Maker Mitrex Releases 800W Solar Panel Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Mitrex Integrated Solar Technology, a Canadian building integrated photovoltaics manufacturer, has released its largest tandem solar panel with a total power output of up to 800W. The panels are made in Canada using monocrystalline silicon solar cells and are equipped with Mitrex’s patented anti-reflecting technology which is said to optimize electricity generation. The Mitrex solar […] Read more
Government Finalises Sale Of CEL For ₹ 210 crore, Solar Biz Largest Component Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Centre on Monday (Nov 29) announced approving strategic disinvestment of Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a public sector enterprise (CPSE) under the DSIR, Ministry of Information and Technology. The sale has happened on the second attempt, after a previous effort in 2016 failed to bear fruit. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) empowered alternative […] Read more
HPGCL Invites Bids for 10MW Solar Plant at Panipat Thermal Pwr Station Updated On Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of Panipat Thermal Power Station (PTPS), Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has invited bids for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) grid-connected power plant at PTPS, Panipat, Haryana, for five years. The tender document gives the following details: Last date for submission of online tender: 27.12.2021 up […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs Framework Agreement With Battery Major CATL Updated On Thu, Nov 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its subsidiary CSI Solar signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (“CATL“), a global leader of new energy innovative technologies. For CATL, the partnership is yet another addition to its string of partnerships to push its technology across after earlier partnership with Jinko Solar […] Read more
First Solar Bags 5.4GW Module Order from bp & Lightsource bp Updated On Wed, Nov 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy First Solar has won multi-year orders for up to 5.4 gigawatts photovoltaic (PV) solar modules from global solar leader Lightsource bp and integrated energy company bp. As part of the deal, Lightsource bp and bp have placed orders for approximately 4.4GWDC of modules, with options for an additional 1GWDC. Lightsource bp has agreed to procure up […] Read more
TotalEnergies to Develop 500MW Solar PV Projects in Libya Updated On Wed, Nov 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy French oil and gas major TotalEnergies has signed new agreements with Libya for the sustainable growth of the country’s natural resources, which include developing 500 MW solar PV projects in addition to investing $2 billion in crude oil production and gas extraction. The agreements were signed at the recently held Libya Energy & Economy Summit, […] Read more
Top 3 Transcontinental Solar Energy Transmission Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in October 2018, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first articulated the idea of One World One Sun One Grid (OWOSOG), perhaps even he wouldn’t have expected the progress the idea has made since. Besides being announced formally as an objective at the COP 26 meet recently, the idea of OWOSOG has made enough progress […] Read more
Indian Scientists Recover Pure Silicon from Obsolete Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The disposal of used photovoltaic panels is increasing day by day around the world, necessitating the need for an efficient recycling method to decrease environmental pollution. The average life expectancy of solar panel is about 25-30 years. Today, worldwide, around 60 million tons of solar cells, which are in their end-of-life stage, have become wastes. […] Read more
