International Solar Alliance Becomes Treaty Based International Inter-Governmental Organisation Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has become a treaty-based international intergovernmental organization India’s global initiative International Solar Alliance (ISA), became a treaty-based international intergovernmental organization on December 6. In terms of its Framework Agreement, with ratification by Guinea as the 15th country on 6th November 2017, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has become a treaty-based […] Read more
Sustainable Solvent Platform for Photon Upconversion Increases Solar Utilization Efficiency Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy In an effort to obtain a solution to this problem and make solar energy conversion more efficient, the process of converting photons with lower energies into ones with higher energies, called photon upconversion, was developed. The conversion of solar energy into electricity is currently restricted by a concept known as the Shockley-Quesser limit. This limitation […] Read more
Australia Formally Joins International Solar Alliance, Says Will Support Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Australia’s expertise in solar technologies and research will be shared globally with the formal creation of the International Solar Alliance. Australia has joined the International Solar Alliance, saying it will support the government’s commitment to clean energy cooperation and help meet the Paris Agreement emission targets, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said. “Australia’s expertise in […] Read more
RK Singh Comes to Rescue Solar Projects From Uncertainty of Anti-dumping Duty Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Extending his support to the industry, the minister mentioned while the decision on anti-dumping duty on solar imports is still undeclared. The Minister of power, new and renewable energy RK Singh commented that the new bidders and the existing solar energy projects should be protected from the uncertainty of antidumping duties on import of low […] Read more
Solar Business: Greenlight Planet Raises $60 Million led by Apis Partners Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet will use the new debt and equity capital to expand its solar-energy product lines, distribution networks, and financing capabilities in Africa and Asia Renewable energy firm Greenlight Planet Inc has raised $60 million in a funding round led by London-based private equity fund manager Apis Partners. The debt and equity round, which was […] Read more
Jaguar Overseas to Complete First Tariff Based Solar Power Plant in Afghanistan Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy EPC Company has announced its progress in construction of its 10MW Afghanistan solar power project which is also the country’s first tariff based solar power plant. Jaguar Overseas, a New Delhi headquartered, Global Project Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) Company has announced its progress in construction of its 10MW Afghanistan solar power project which is also the country’s […] Read more
Canadian Solar Declared Itself of Being Awarded With a 17.87MW project in Japan Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy A total of 141.3MW AC of projects at a price of JPY 19.6 ($0.18) per kWh, declared on November 21, 2017, as per the results of the first auction. Canadian Solar Inc. has secured a 17.87MW project in Japan’s inaugural solar energy auction. The company is among the world’s largest solar power company. The project is set up […] Read more
HDFC Ergo Designs Solar Energy Shortfall Insurance Policy to Cover Losses Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy HDFC Ergo has designed the policy to provide insurance against losses arising out of nontraditional and non-physical damage related risks that solar projects face. In a significant development, HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company has designed a solar energy shortfall insurance policy to insure bidders against the likely loss of business if the generation doesn’t meet […] Read more
Yogi Adityanath Govt Approves Solar Energy Policy to Generate 10,700 MW Green Power Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government has approved new Solar Energy Policy-2017 that aims to generate 10,700MW electricity through solar panels. The Yogi Adityanath Government has given nod to a new Solar Energy Policy-2017 which would be effective for five years until 2022. Under the new policy, 10,000 surya mitras will be appointed in the state. According […] Read more
