Solar Energy

One-On-One Interaction with Naushad Saifi, Sr. Director Sales – North and East India, JinkoSolar

Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019

by Saurenergy

One-On-One Interaction with Naushad Saifi, Sr. Director Sales – North and East India, JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar is one of the world’s largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers. The company sells its solar products, solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base across the globe including China, US, Japan, Germany, UK, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, UAE among others. This Shanghai-headquartered company has […]

Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle?

Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019

by Saurenergy

Is Chindia the Answer to India’s Manufacturing Puzzle?

When it comes to manufacturing in Solar, it is not a rankings fight globally. China settled that some time ago. By 2012 to be accurate. It’s a fight for the other 30 percent market share, be it with breakthrough innovations, temporary tariff protections or sheer cussedness as the US is doing right now. But eventually, […]

EDF Renewables Inks 3 PPAs with Tesco to Provide Electricity from Solar, Wind

Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019

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EDF Renewables Inks 3 PPAs with Tesco to Provide Electricity from Solar, Wind

As per the deal, EDF Group arm will provide an aggregate 60 MW of renewable energy to Tesco, comprising from seventeen roof-mounted solar installations along with two Scottish onshore wind farms. With an aim to provide renewable energy through solar and wind energy sources in the UK, EDF Renewables has entered into three corporate Power […]

To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL

Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019

by Saurenergy

To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL

Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […]

Solar Manufacturing in India

Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019

by Saurenergy

Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […]

Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic Power Stations Enter the Grid-Parity Era

Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019

by Saurenergy

Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic Power Stations Enter the Grid-Parity Era

According to the BNEF analysis report, the current installed capacity of China’s industrial and commercial rooftop PV market has exceeded 200 GW. As urbanization continues to advance, this number is likely to reach 300 GW by 2040. ‘IV scan + high-end configuration’ helps Industrial and Commercial Photovoltaic power stations enter the grid-parity era: With the […]

Can Rooftop Solar be the Game Changer to Achieve India’s Ambitious Solar Target?

Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019

by Saurenergy

Can Rooftop Solar be the Game Changer to Achieve India’s Ambitious Solar Target?

India is on its way to phase out fossil-based energy generation and adopt green energy. The growing population and the need for energy align with India’s transition initiatives, thus satisfying energy demands and in the process reducing the carbon footprint. The country’s per capita energy consumption currently stands close to one-third of the world’s average. […]

New Huawei Smart Inverters Bring AI, IoT and Big Data to Solar Installations

Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019

by Saurenergy

New Huawei Smart Inverters Bring AI, IoT and Big Data to Solar Installations

Huawei will revolutionise the solar installation market by bringing the new SUN2000-15/20KTL-M0 three phase smart inverters to Indian solar users. The arrival of the SUN2000-15/20KTL-M0 smart PV inverter looks set to further fuel growth in the household, industrial and commercial segments with the product designed to deliver ultimate safety and high reliability – even in […]

The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take?

Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019

by Saurenergy

The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take?

In order to boost solar installations with domestic manufacturing in the country, government issued manufacturing-linked solar tenders but it hasn’t worked so well. Here are some industry views and voices which say why. ASHISH KHANNA, CEO & MD of Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables) Indian manufacturing can compete with any other country […]