JinkoSolar N-Type Mono Modules set Record Efficiency of 23.01% Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has announced that the company’s N-type mono modules have been confirmed to hit a record-high conversion efficiency of 23.01% Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar has announced that the company’s latest developed N-type mono modules have been tested by the authoritative third-party organization TÜV Rheinland. And, it has been confirmed that the Jinko N-type panels hit […] Read more
NTPC Seeking Developers for 190 MW Solar Project in Nokh Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW solar project at the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW grid-connected solar PV power project at […] Read more
Vikram Solar Expands Retail Footprint; Enters Chhattisgarh Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the expansion of its retail footprint with the entry into Raipur, Chhattisgarh, tying up with Express Tradecom. Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturers and prominent EPC and rooftop solar solutions provider has announced the expansion of its retail footprint with the entry into Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The company tied up with Express […] Read more
Policies & Incentives Needed to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing: Saibaba Vutukuri, Vikram Solar Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO of Vikram Solar, has said the domestic solar industry needs a comprehensive policy framework to boost manufacturing. As the industry awaits the Union Budget, Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO of Vikram Solar, has said that he believes there is an immediate need to build a robust eco-system for indigenous solar manufacturing and making it […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Blown: How India Lost The Solar Rooftop Battle Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in 2015, when India declared its renewable energy target of 175GW for 2022, with 100 GW as the share of solar power, the euphoria over the sheer ambition papered over a lot of questions. For not only was this target truly ambitious, but to many, it finally declared the government’s resolve to break away […] Read more
Loanpal Closes Securitization of $474 Million of Residential Solar Loans Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The securitization, the largest residential solar securitization to date, brings the total amount of securitized loans generated on the Loanpal technology platform to $1.4 billion since the beginning of 2020 Loanpal, the nation’s leader in point-of-sale sustainable home improvement financing, today announced that Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 Ltd. and Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-1 LLC (“LPSLT […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sells Two Solar Projects to BluEarth Renewables Updated On Wed, Jan 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced it has sold ownership interest in its Hays and Jenner solar projects to BluEarth Renewables. BluEarth will also assume the management responsibilities of the projects. Located in southeast Alberta, both projects are 31 MWp (23 MWAC) in size. The projects are co-owned by Conklin Métis Local 193, an indigenous community-based in the rural hamlet […] Read more