Cost Reduction in Storage is Key for the Next Level of Solar Growth: Pradeep Chauhan Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pradeep Chauhan, Country Manager, Indian Subcontinent for Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica, SA, the Spanish solar firm making waves finds himself in focus, after his firm made a record low bid of Rs 2.36 to win a 300 MW share at a SECI Auction this year. Solarpack, which has been bidding, and growing aggressively in multiple markets, […] Read more
PV Module Innovations to Help Drive Down Solar Costs in 2020s: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the 2020s, improvement in module efficiency and power class will propel the declining capex trend-forward and ultimately lower the solar LCOE The global solar industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade as the annual demand for solar rose year after year while the cost of solar declined significantly. In the 2020s, solar […] Read more
Fimer Connects its Central Inverters at the 750 MW REWA Solar Park Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Fimer has installed its PVS980-58 2 MVA central inverters to power what is at the moment the country’s largest single-site solar power plant at REWA. As India aims to meet ambitious targets to achieve 175 GW (gigawatt) of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022, Fimer has announced that it has installed its PVS980-58 2MVA (megavolt […] Read more
Need for Decreasing Energy Consumption Driving Demand for Smart Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The focus on renewable energy resources has risen considerably over the years. With the condition of the environment worsening day by day due to the excessive utilization of fossil fuels for energy generation, governments of different countries are now paying attention to renewable energy resources. Moreover, the population across the globe has been increasing at […] Read more
UL Receives Accreditation to Test RE Plants in India per CEA Grid Codes Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy UL has received accreditation from DAkkS that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per CEA of India grid codes. UL, a global safety science company, has announced that it has received accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
As India Presses for Domestic Manufacturing, Bifacial Modules Should Get Their Due Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At last count, over 12 GW of manufacturing announcements or at least an intent to manufacture solar cells and modules had been announced in India. The names include firms with an established record for execution, as well as firms that are building one now. From the Adani Group, to Azure Power, Renew Power, to Tata […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 2.75 MW Solar Plant in Trichy Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has issued a tender for setting up of 2.75 MW ground-mounted solar power project at the firms’ LPG bottling plant in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 2.75 MW ground-mounted solar power project at the firms’ LPG bottling […] Read more
Access To Capital Markets Becoming a Glaring Gap For Indian Solar Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy This week, Suzhou, China-based GoodWe inverters celebrated its listing on the Shanghai stock market, coincidentally on its 10th anniversary. For the well-known inverter firm, the pubic listing is an obvious matter of pride, besides the huge new opportunities it opens up for it. “The IPO marks the beginning of a new chapter,” said Daniel Huang, […] Read more
SECI Amends Bid Deadline for 5 MW Solar Plant at Tuticorin Port Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the 5 MW solar PV plant at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more