At a Loss For Bids, SECI Extends 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Tender Again Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from April 22, 2019, to May 14, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Expected to Outperform Globally Despite Challenges: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by Fitch Solutions has predicted that the Indian solar power capacity will grow at an annual average rate of 15.3 percent to reach 105.9 GW by 2028, up from 26 GW in 2018. The report highlights that India will continue to outperform rival markets over the next decade as recent problems such […] Read more
WeikField Foods takes a Step Towards Sustainability on their Foundation Day Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Installs 213 kWp rooftop solar power plant, engineered by Sunshot Technologies WeikField Foods, one of the largest food manufacturers in India, takes yet another step towards sustainability by installing a state-of-the-art 213kWp rooftop solar power plant at their factory in Lonikand near Pune, Maharashtra. The facility is scheduled to be inaugurated tomorrow by Mr. Ashwini […] Read more
Solar Waste Management and Manufacturing Standards Policy Needed: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government needs to bring out a policy on solar module waste management and standards for use of material for manufacturing, according to consultancy Bridge To India. “There is an urgent need to formulate appropriate quality standards for use of environmentally sustainable materials in manufacturing of modules. This will help in minimising potentially hazardous end-of-life […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Jolywood and Imec Achieve Record 23.2% with Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The result was certified by the solar cells laboratory at the calibration and test center of Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research. Belgian micro and nano-electronic research center Imec, has announced that its n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells developed with Chinese bifacial solar panel maker Jolywood have reached a certified and […] Read more
USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
MNRE Announces Draft of Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Order — Solar Thermal, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019 – will come into force a year after its publication in the Official Gazette. To address and ensure quality of solar components across India’s solar power ecosystem, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has floated a draft quality […] Read more
