State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant is Now Live Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The largest floating solar power plant in the world is now officially in operation. Located in the city of Huainan in the Anhui province in China, the system has a power output capacity of 40 megawatts, which isn’t huge by today’s standards, but was just a decade ago. Floating solar farms have several advantages, not […] Read more
Canadian Solar Acquires an 80.6 MWp of Solar Power Project in Brazil Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Once connected to the grid, the solar power plant will generate approximately 143,664 MWh of electricity per year, which will be sold to CCEE (Electrical Energy Commercialization Chamber). Construction will start in early 2018 and reach commercial operation in Q4 2018. Canadian Solar has announced an acquisition of an 80.6 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project […] Read more
Upward trend in imported PV module prices to affect recent solar projects: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The imported photovoltaic (PV) module price has been rising over the last 3-4 months, up by about 15 per cent, to 35-37 cents per watt in August, from about 30-32 cents in May The upward trend in imported photovoltaic module prices is likely to affect viability of recently awarded solar projects, rating agency ICRA said […] Read more
KOR Energy installs 100 KWp Grid Tied Rooftop Solar System at DPS, Varanasi Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy KOR Energy has used Polycrystalline Modules of 315Wp manufactured by Vikram Solar and solar string inverters of ABB Group to ensure maximum yield and performance consistency. KOR Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd. has announced that it has installed a 100 KWp Grid Tied Rooftop Solar System at Delhi Public School (DPS), Chandauli Mohansarai Bypass Road, Varanasi. […] Read more
Rays Power Infra commissions 9MW solar PV plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Spread over 60 acres of land in Pavagada Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka, this solar project is commissioned under Karnataka Farmer’s solar scheme. The scheme provides INR 8.4 per Kwh as tariff, which is one of the highest in the country and farmers with lands in Karnataka could bid for up to 3MW Rays Power Infra […] Read more
Jolywood enters into an agreement with ACME to supply N-type Bifacial Solar Modules with the capacity of 6.775MW Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the agreement Jolywood will provide 72-cell N-type Bifacial Mono Transparent Modules with efficiency of 370W to ACME. Jolywood Solar Technology Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with ACME Clean-tech Solutions Private Limited to supply Jolywood N-type High-efficiency Bifacial Monocrystalline Solar Modules with the capacity of 6.775MW. This not only marks the first large-scale […] Read more
APsystems to Unveil World’s Most Advanced Solar Microinverter at Solar Power International Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The YC600 Solar Microinverter is designed to accommodate today’s high output PV panels, offer enhanced capability and meet the latest grid compliance standards. APsystems will unveil the YC600, a dual-module, smart grid and Rule 21 compliant microinverter at the Solar Power International trade show in Las Vegas. A groundbreaking design in microinverter technology, the YC600 […] Read more
JinkoSolar Partners with Enphase Energy to Create Plug and Play AC Module Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy By integrating the Enphase IQ6 Microinverter onto the backsheet of its PV module, JinkoSolar presents residential installers with a valuable proposition. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, today announced its new Eagle AC, an integrated product featuring JinkoSolar’s high efficiency monocrystalline PERC PV module and the IQ6 Microinvter from […] Read more