Possible Effects of Coronavirus on Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy China is the largest producer of solar raw material globally. It supplies 85 percent of the raw material to the solar industry. China virtually controls the entire value chain from silicon to ingot, wafer, cell and module. Any potential strain could have an adverse impact in supplies. Southeast Asian module manufacturers to a large extent […] Read more
Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at NREL have developed a technique to sequester the lead used to make perovskite solar cells, a highly efficient emerging PV technology. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have developed a technique to sequester the lead used to make perovskite solar cells, a highly efficient emerging photovoltaic […] Read more
NIWE Issues EOI for 1 MW Rooftop Solar PV Plant in Chennai Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy NIWE on behalf of CMWSSB has issued an EOI for setting up of a 1 MW rooftop solar plant on the underground tank at Chembarambakkam WTP in Chennai. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) on behalf of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI), inviting […] Read more
MNRE to Soon Issue Relief Guidelines for Solar Projects Delayed By Coronavirus Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save renewable energy developers from expected delays in project commissioning on the back of lack of supply from China due to spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will provide extra time for such developers. The move is expected to be in line with the earlier clarification […] Read more
Behind TW Solar’s Tongwei Speed Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tongwei Solar or TW Solar, as it is known in the industry, is probably not a name that comes up readily among a roll call of market leaders from China, especially for readers in India. But readers are missing something big here. The Size That Matters TW Solar is the world’s largest solar cell manufacturer […] Read more
Canadian Solar Begins Work on 26.6 MW Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced it has commenced work on the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced it has commenced construction on two solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Japan. The first is a 13.6 MWp project in the Ibaraki Prefecture. The project will […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sells 56.3 MW Solar Plant in Japan for JPY 22.3 Bn Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has completed the sale of the Yamaguchi Shin Mine, a 56.3 MW operational solar power plant in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has completed the sale of the Yamaguchi Shin Mine, a 56.3 MW operational solar power plant in the Yamaguchi Prefecture […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Tenders for 10000 Solar PV Lanterns Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy HIMURJA has issued a tender for the supply of approximately 10000 solar PV Lanterns for distribution to the beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh Government Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the supply of approximately 10000 solar PV Lanterns (LED type) for distribution to the beneficiaries […] Read more
SECI Scores 9 Bids Worth 3.5 GW in Response to 1.2 GW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has reported a list of 9 bidders who have submitted bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which was issued in January. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reported a list of nine bidders who have submitted prospective bids against the nodal agencies 1.2 GW solar tender (ISTS-VIII) which […] Read more
