RenewSys Launches Production of India’s First 5 BB Solar Cells, Completes Ramp up of its Cell Line Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy RenewSys will start commercial production of its 5BB Solar PV Panels/Modules from July 2017 onwards. RenewSys, India’s first & only integrated manufacturer of Solar PV Modules & its components- Encapsulants, Backsheets and PV Solar Cells, became the first Indian company to launch the production of five Bus Bar (BB) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells. The 5BB […] Read more
Vikram Solar hits 1GW solar module production capacity milestone Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar is planning to further increase the solar module production capacity to 2 GW by 2020. Indian solar module manufacturing giant Vikram Solar has announced that it has reached 1 gigawatt production capacity milestone. In doing so, the company is contributing to the Indian government’s target of reaching 100 GW of installed solar energy […] Read more
Finnish Demo Plant Uses Carbon Dioxide to Produce Renewable Fuels and Chemicals Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Finnish demo plant comprises four separate units: a solar power plant; equipment for separating carbon dioxide and water from the air; a section that uses electrolysis to produce hydrogen; and synthesis equipment for producing a crude-oil substitute from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) […] Read more
Trina Solar’s PV Modules Operational in 455 MW DC Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh developed by SB Energy Updated On Mon, Jun 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The PV modules supplied for this solar project in Andhra Pradesh were Trina Solar’s TALLMAX 72-cell polycrystalline panels. TALLMAX modules are recognized by industry professionals for their proven historical performance in the field and the high quality standard. Trina Solar’s PV modules have commenced operations in a 455MW DC solar power plant in Andhra Pradesh […] Read more
NTPC installs AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV at NETRA in Greater Noida Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC has announced installation of AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV with demand side management at NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance (NETRA) the R&D arm in Greater Noida. State-run NTPC has announced installation of AC Microgrid test bed of 110 KWp Solar PV with demand side management at NTPC Energy Technology Research […] Read more
First Solar Secures Syndicated Development Loan Facility from Mizuho for Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy This financing represents the first syndicated solar project development loan facility arranged and participated in by Mizuho Bank, and it is the third loan facility First Solar has secured with Mizuho Bank. First Solar has announced that it has signed a syndicated development loan facility agreement of approximately $64 million with Mizuho Bank for utility-scale […] Read more
Indian Navy to Setup 19 MW Solar Power by 2018 Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Navy has pledged 1.5 percent of its works budget to renewable energy generation, and contribute towards national mission of achieving 100 GW solar power by 2022. To achieve the national mission of 100 GW solar power installations by 2022, the Indian Navy will be adding up 19 MW of solar PV by 2018, in […] Read more
Small Business Owners in Clean Energy Sector Still Hope for Best Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Even without the U.S.’s formal participation in the pact, we believe our nation will continue to lead in carbon reduction and clean energy,” Small business owners who install solar panels or help customers use clean energy don’t seem fazed by President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, saying they […] Read more
KERC accelerating solar projects as demand surges in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The KERC has included cross-subsidy charges on solar power from solar farms. Additionally, it has given a 10-year waiver of key grid charges, for solar power projects commissioned before March 2018. Taking cue from Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s ardent appeal in Paris Climate Conference in 2015 to make India a solar-powered nation, the Karnataka Electricity […] Read more