SolarEdge to Buy 75% Stake in Li-Ion Cells, Batteries Maker for $88 Mn Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the acquisition of approximately 75 percent outstanding equity shares of Kokam reflects an aggregate investment of approximately USD 88 million, including related transaction expenses. Israel-based SolarEdge Technologies has inked a definitive pact to acquire a major stake in Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion cells, batteries and energy storage solutions. As […] Read more
Punjab Solar Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy 1. OBJECTIVES Objective of the state solar policy include:- 1.1 Punjab has considerable potential in NRSE sector which is being harnessed. With a view to maximize the utilization of these resources; this policy aims to achieve the following objectives: To maximise and improve the share of new and renewable sources of energy to 10% of […] Read more
California Commits $800Mn for Clean-Energy Technologies, Storage Updated On Wed, Oct 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The measure has been signed aiming to capture, for California, electricity generated by solar panels during daylight hours to help keep the lights on after the sun goes down. Embracing measures to increase reliability on renewable energy, California State Governor, Jerry Brown has signed committing USD 800 million for clean energy technologies and home energy […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Opus Materials Led-Consortium to Develop Dirt-Repellent Coating for Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Sep 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Cutting edge technology underpinning a new industrial coating could alleviate water wastage in solar energy production Opus Materials Technologies, developers of industrial coatings based on “materials by design” principles, together with a consortium of academics and scientists, are set to transform solar energy generation through the development of a novel dirt-repellent coating for industrial-scale photovoltaic (PV) panels. […] Read more
Bangladesh Mulls Importing Solar Power from India Updated On Sat, Sep 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Some areas in India have the advantage of solar power generation with their different time zoning with which Bangladesh local timing has a big difference. Moderating a seminar on “New Technologies: Innovations in Power and Energy” at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka Energy Adviser to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury mentioned the government […] Read more
NISE to Organize Programme on Solar Radiation Resource Measurement, Assessment and Calibration Updated On Fri, Sep 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy NISE is organizing the fundamental programme targeting scientists, researchers, engineers, technologists, manufacturers of solar business, SNA officials, any individual wishing to know about Sun and its resource potential. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing a two-day Programme on Solar Radiation Resource Measurement, Assessment and Calibration in order to impart knowledge about solar radiation […] Read more
Solar Module Manufacturing Quality Management – A Huge Opportunity Updated On Wed, Sep 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Manufacturing sector plays a vital role in the success of the industrial development of any country and also contributes significantly towards it’s economy. With market globalization, India’s manufacturing industries, including photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing industry, has improved their competitiveness to face tougher challenges in the market. In today’s scenario, quality has become the key focus […] Read more
India’s Solar Race toward Next Decade Updated On Tue, Sep 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Buoyed by the quite impressive performance of India’s renewable energy sector and especially in the solar space in recent years, the Government of India took a daring move and revised its ambitious renewable energy targets from 175 GW to 227 GW by 2022. Following the move, it also aimed to auction 40 GW of renewable […] Read more