MNRE Roots for Robots To Reduce Water Usage at Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to reduce water usage in solar plants, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the states and the solar industry to “preferably” use robotic cleaning and other new technologies for cleaning solar panels. “The excess usage of water, sometimes, leads to wastage of the precious resource and it can […] Read more
Solar Panels’ Efficiency Drop: UK Researchers Solve Key Flaw Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new research shows the first observation of a previously unknown material defect which limits silicon solar cell efficiency. Prof Tony Peaker, who co-ordinated the research in the University of Manchester, now published in the Journal of Applied Physics said: “Because of the environmental and financial impact solar panel ‘efficiency degradation’ has been the topic […] Read more
Seventy Majors From India’s Top 100 Corporates Shifting to RE: WWF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Giving a boost to the Renewable energy sector in India, the latest WWF India report says that 70% of top Indian corporates have shown increased uptake of Renewable energy. The report titled, ‘Renewable Energy Demand in India: Corporate Buyers’ Perspective’ was launched by Mr. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman, Godrej & Boyce in Mumbai at a WWF-India and The […] Read more
Huawei Releases AI Boost FusionSolar 6.0 Smart PV Solution at SNEC Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Huawei, a leading global network energy solutions provider, has released it’s AI BOOST FusionSolar 6.0 Smart PV Solution at the ongoing SNEC conference in Shanghai. In the technological integration of multi-MPPT design, intelligent multi-peak tracking, smart I-V diagnosis 3.0, and AI boost connection algorithm, the FusionSolar 6.0 Solution reduces LCOE by more than 8%, creating […] Read more
Waaree Commissions 49.5 MW Solar Project in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading solar PV manufacturers, has announced the commissioning and inauguration of its 49.5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam. The project, in association with Song Giang Solar Power JSC, marks the company’s footprint in South East Asia. Developed in the Khanh Hoa province, the plant is expected to generate more […] Read more
US Ends Preferential Trade Treatment, Solar Exports From India to Bear 25% Safeguard Duty Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The decision is set to put additional tariffs burden of over $300 million on the American businesses every year, including solar exports from India which are expected to incur a safeguard duty of 25 percent. In a major blow to India’s newly elected government, the Trump administration has terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing […] Read more
Huawei Launches its Latest 1500V String Inverter in India Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Huawei, a leader in inverter shipments, has announced the launch of its latest utility scale 1500V smart string inverter, the SUN2000-185KTL-INH0 (“SUN2000-185KTL”) for the Indian solar market. The SUN2000-185KTL comes integrated with an AI algorithm, that makes a good case for the model to be the best choice for 1500V solar system, trackers and bifacial […] Read more
Modi 2.0. What Will the Impact be on Solar Energy Sector? Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a thumping majority behind it again, the Narendra Modi led NDA government offers one big relief to the renewables sector straightaway. Continuity. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. While the industry seems uniformly happy at the removal of further uncertainty on the next government, hopes are high for further changes in on the […] Read more
The Case for the benefits of Rooftop Solar for Discoms Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy and environment think tank, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) recently published an article highlighting the positive impact rooftop solar can have on the countries struggling discoms, which have arguably been among the leading causes for the slow adoption of solar rooftop solutions. India has committed to 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022. […] Read more
