With 10.6 GW Additions in 2018, US now the 2nd Largest Solar Market Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar capacity additions in the US touched 10.6 GW for 2018, making it currently the second-largest solar PV market in the world. According to a new report, solar PV capacity additions in the US touched 10.6 GW for 2018, and with a massive 12.9 percent share of the cumulative capacity additions for the year, the […] Read more
Predictive Maintenance Key to Enhancing Safety and Productivity of Power Sector Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report looks at how predictive maintenance is becoming key to the power sector as it extends the operational life of infrastructure, while also enhancing safety & productivity Predictive maintenance is becoming integral to the power sector as it extends the operational life of field equipment and infrastructure in order to improve organisational profitability, […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 170 kW Rooftop Solar Plant at Una Terminal Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has tendered for commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal in Himachal Pradesh. […] Read more
Punjab Tenders for Empanelment and Installation of Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy PSPCL has issued a tender for the empanelment of EPC contractors for setting up of a cumulative 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects in Punjab The Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has issued a tender for the empanelment of EPC contractors for setting up of a cumulative 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects in the […] Read more
Nordex Records Orders Worth 1.7 GW in Q3 2019 Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nordex has received orders for 436 wind turbines with a total output of 1.7 GW for projects in 14 countries in the thrid quarter of 2019 The Nordex Group has announced that in the third quarter of 2019 its customers ordered 436 wind turbines with a total output of 1,700 megawatts (1.7 GW) for projects […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme Greatest Setback for Small Manufacturers: Vikas Jain Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy KUSUM scheme will be the greatest setback for Indian solar manufacturers in the SME/MSME category. Small manufacturers are not eligible to meet the qualifying turnover condition for the scheme. KUSUM scheme was long awaited but we are highly disappointed to see the terms. We have already submitted our representation to the concerned authorities, says Vikas […] Read more
MNRE Nudges CPSEs to Give Priority to Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy CPSEs have been asked by MNRE to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts to reduce carbon emission. All central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) have been asked by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts […] Read more
Reducing Metallization Induced Recombination Losses in N-Type Solar Cells Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy VINODH CHANDRASEKARAN Sean Lonsinger, Crystal Han | Heraeus Photovoltaics, USA The PV industry continues to grow at a steady pace both in terms of technology and capacity. An important aspect of efficiency improvement is to reduce recombination losses to improve the open circuit voltage (Voc) of the solar cell. Metal induced recombination is a significant […] Read more
