MNRE Urges Tamil Nadu to Prevent Arbitrary Curtailment of Solar Power Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE has urged the concerned officials at the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution to prevent arbitrary curtailment, or backdowns, of solar power in the state. In his letters addressed to Vikram Kapur, Principal Secretary in the Tamil Nadu government, Dilip Nigam, Advisor-National Solar Mission, MNRE has asked to “instruct the concerned officials at the Tamil […] Read more
Non-toxic Alternative for Next-Gen Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells. The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth — the so-called “green element” which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could […] Read more
LONGi Solar Hi-MO2 Bifacial Mono-PERC Module Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: The leading mono-crystalline solar cell and module manufacturer LONGi Solar has introduced its first high-performance mono-PERC (Pasivated Emitter Rear Cell) bifacial module series that comes in both 60-cell and 72-cell configurations. LONGi Solar’s 365W Hi-MO2 module has reached mass production. Product Feature: Last year, LONGi Solar launched Hi-MO1 based on advanced PERC cell […] Read more
LG AC Module with Integrated Microinverter Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: LG Electronics USA has launched the ‘NeON’ 2 ACe module in collaboration with Enphase Energy at Intersolar NA 2017. The high-efficiency AC module uses Enphase’s latest IQ6 microinverter technology, which integrated at the module assembly stage is designed to reduce installation time by half, compared with conventional modules, while offering cutting-edge technology. Product […] Read more
Equis Signs 20 Year PPA for Taiwan Solar Power Project Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5MW Solar Power Project s currently under construction and scheduled to be commissioned in December 2017. Equis Energy (Equis), Asia‐Pacific’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) for its 5.0 MW solar project located in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. The project […] Read more
European Investment Bank Signs Partnership Pact with Solar Alliance Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy This new agreement reflects shared commitment to successful implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and ensuring that solar rich economies can harness solar power to increase supply of affordable clean energy. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed on a new partnership with the International Solar Alliance to mobilise finance to develop and deploy affordable […] Read more
DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
TÜV Rheinland expands footprint in India with a new 2.5 million Euro Bangalore facility Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new purpose-built 14,000 sq.mt facility makes TUV Rheinland India the first international testing, training, inspection, consulting and certification (TIC) organisation operating in the country to house all of its state-of-the-art laboratories under a single roof. TUV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of the TUV Rheinland Group, Germany, has expanded its footprint in India with a […] Read more
Essel Infra Commissions 55MW Solar Projects in UP and Karnataka Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Essel Infra will commission an additional 60 MW capacity project in Karnataka in the next 45 days, and has commissioned a 50MW capacity solar project in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh and a 5MW capacity project in Bijapur, Karnataka. Essel Infra projects Ltd (EIL) has commissioned 55MW capacity solar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. The company […] Read more
