Karnataka CM Instructed Officials to Ensure No Interruption in Power Supply Updated On Fri, Oct 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Minister asked officials to utilise hydro and solar power facilities to avoid load-shedding. On the other hand Kumaraswamy held the central government responsible for the power crisis. Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy after reports of a looming power crisis has directed the concerned officials to ensure there was no interruption in power supply in […] Read more
SAR Group Re-Enters Inverter, Solar Segment Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Besides, the company, which is currently present in the automotive battery and E-rickshaw batteries segment, is also aiming to have net sales of Rs 2,000 crore this fiscal. SAR Group, promoter of Livpure brand, is re-entering into the inverter and inverter batteries segment after 7 years and aims to corner around 15% market share in […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Submission Deadline for 750MW Solar Project in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deadline for bid submission against the above RfS has been extended to 02.11.2018 (upto 1600 hrs IST), SECI. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an arm of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has extended the bid submission deadline for ‘selection of solar power developers for setting up of 750 MW […] Read more
Trina’s 400W+ Solar Modules May Prove to be Boon for Cities with Lesser Space Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy These 400W+ solar modules, based on half-cut multi-busbar technology, will be helpful in significantly increasing the power density as compared existing technologies. In today’s scenario where many hi-tech cities across the world are dealing with scarcity of land, Chinese solar giant Trina Solar’s R&D team is currently working on developing a 400 watt-plus (400W+) modules […] Read more
ScorpiusTrackers Analysis of 1 Year’s: Generation of 1.1 mwp scorpius tracker plant in karnataka Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy SYNOPSIS OF PLANT 1. Canadian Solar Panels 2. ABB PV800 1MW AC Central inverter 3. BLOCK Design of 268.8 KWpx2, 282.24 KWpx2 4. Inter ROW pitch at 5.5 metres, 3.5m clear path between rows for cleaning 5. Loading of 10% on DC 6. Grid downtime of 8.8% across the year 7. PVSyst indicated a generation […] Read more
Afghanistan Issues 5MW Hybrid Solar Tender for Ghor Province Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of this hybrid solar project includes the contract – design, supply, and installation of the plant. The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan (MEW) has issued a tender for the 5MW Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant at Ghor Province, located in the central part of the country. The scope of this hybrid […] Read more
Exicom Launches Battery R&D Center, Multi-Standard Chargers for EVs Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new R&D Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure for comprehensive evaluation of cell quality, battery pack design, rapid prototyping and reliability/ environmental testing, the company said in a statement. Gurgaon-headquartered Exicom has launched the Battery R&D Center and Multi-Standard Chargers for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Bangalore. The new R&D Centre is equipped […] Read more
Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
