States invite investors; promise full support to meet renewable targets Updated On Thu, Oct 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Chief Minsters’ Plenary Session at the 2nd Global RE-INVEST India-ISA Partnership Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo saw representatives of Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh sharing the renewable energy policy initiatives implemented by these states and their vision for capacity expansion. The session was moderated on October, 3, 2018 […] Read more
Bifacial photovoltaics – The Future has two sides Updated On Wed, Oct 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar modules are aligned to or even track the sun. The rear of standard solar modules only receives a small fraction of the energy captured by the front of the module. Nevertheless, the back surface can contribute 5% to 30% of the overall energy balance. The word “bifacial” keeps cropping up nowadays in the photovoltaics […] Read more
PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, […] Read more
EMMVEE Launches New AC Solar Module at REI 2018 Updated On Mon, Oct 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The specialty of this solar module is that it can produce AC electricity directly and has an inbuilt micro inverter. Adding to its innovation pipeline, leading solar module manufacturer, EMMVEE Photovoltaic Power has launched a new type of alternative current (AC) solar module at the Renewable Energy India expo 2018 (REI 2018). Moreover, the specialty […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sushil Bansal, Founder & Managing Director, Novasys Greenergy Pvt Ltd Updated On Sat, Sep 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. As initially, Novasys Greenergy was established for coal trading purpose. How the idea of diversifying into solar space came into existence? Our coal trading activity over past quarter of a century has been conducted under the aegis of Sangita group, which is operational in coal. Being engaged in Energy business as above, we realized […] Read more
SECI’s 5000MW Solar Auction Gets Single Bidder Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the government’s targets of achieving a cumulative capacity of 100 GW Solar PV installation by 2022, the SECI had invited bids from developers. Weighed down by the industry sentiment, state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received unsatisfactory response for its tender of 5GW per year solar manufacturing as only a single bidder […] Read more
Indian Railways Embraces Mission 100% Electrification Updated On Wed, Sep 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will cost the national transporter around Rs 12,000 crore and all broad gauge lines of Indian Railways will be electrified. In a bid to enhance Indian Railways’ operations, the PM-led cabinet has approved the Railway Ministry’s suggestion to electrify the remaining 13,675 kms of railway tracks. The approval comes as a part of Railway […] Read more
Chandigarh Struggles to Meet India’s Solar Target Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy It is mandatory for Chandigarh to install 1 KW and 2 KW solar power systems on buildings measuring 500-999 square yards and 1000-2999 square yards respectively. Chandigarh’s Chandigarh Renewable Energy, Science and Technology Promotion Society (CREST) have been unable to meet the solar power installation target set by the Union Government till date. As per […] Read more
Sale of 30.4 MW Solar Projects Fetch Canadian Solar $103mn Updated On Fri, Sep 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has sold the solar power projects to Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) of Japan. Solar developer and manufacturer, Canadian Solar has sold three of its solar power projects totaling 30.4 MW for USD 103 million. Canadian Solar has sold the solar power projects to Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) of Japan. Further, the […] Read more