57 Inter Regional Power Transmission projects worth Rs.7, 268 crores sanctioned under PSDF scheme: Piyush Goyal Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Presently the total transmission capacity of such inter regional links is 63650 MW (as on January, 2017) Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal, recently in a written reply informed Lok Sabha that Inter Regional Transmission Corridors (IRTC) are planned and implemented for transfer of power from […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturers to Face Tough Competition in 2017 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy With solar module prices continuously declining globally, it is also weakening the domestic solar manufacturer’s ability to compete with imports. Solar module prices are expected to continue declining in 2017 as global supply continues to exceed demand. As the largest supplier and installer of solar module, China will continue to drive global pricing. The country’s […] Read more
Apple to Utilize 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in Japan Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apple has partnered with component supplier Ibiden to power all of its manufacturing in Japan with 100 percent renewable energy. Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy — a new milestone for Apple and Japan. The announcement marks […] Read more
Tigo Introduces New Solar Optimizers Utilizing UHD-Core Technology Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Featuring UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology, Tigo’s New Solar Optimizers support up to 90V maximum input voltage and 12A maximum input current. Tigo, pioneer of the smart modular Flex MLPE platform has announced the worldwide release of its next generation of solar optimizers, now featuring UHD-Core (Ultra-High Definition) technology. The UHD-Core technology is available within Tigo’s […] Read more
Make solar power generation easier, fix net meter flaws, officials told Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Officials at Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam have been directed to ensure solar power generation easier and fix the net metering flaws. The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), in an effort to ratchet up solar power generation, will take steps to make net meters easily available in the city. Sudhir Chabbra, Chief Engineer (commercial), […] Read more
Price of Solar Power May Fall Further in FY18 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy In the last few months, solar power costs had hit a low of Rs 3.30 per unit and might fall further in FY18. Solar power generation costs are set to dip further during third and fourth quarter of 2017-18, helped by expected softening of interest rates and a drop in solar panel prices due to […] Read more
Scatec Solar looks to Develop 60MW Portfolio of Solar PV Projects in Ukraine Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar is planning to construct two solar PV projects in Ukraine, with a combined generation capacity of 60MW. Norwegian solar project developer Scatec Solar is looking to develop two large-scale solar PV projects in Ukraine, according to a release from the Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry. Scatec Solar is looking to develop […] Read more
1366 Technologies Achieves 19.9% Efficiency Using Direct Wafer and Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM Cell Technologies Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy The result demonstrates the rapid efficiency gains that are possible with 1366 Technologie’s kerfless, drop-in 156 mm multicrystalline wafers and Hanwha Q CELLS Q.ANTUM passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) cell process 1366 Technologies has achieved a new performance record of 19.9% cell efficiency for its Direct Wafer technology through its ongoing technical partnership with Hanwha […] Read more
Exosun launches Software and Cleaning Robots to Optimize Solar PV Project LCOE Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Exosun’s ExoDesigner software application and leaning robotics for a water-free module cleaning solution offers optimization of Solar PV Project LCOE. French tracker provider Exosun has launched two new innovations designed to optimize the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of solar PV projects. The first innovation is ExoDesigner – a new software application that enables engineering […] Read more
