Maxim replaces protection diodes with new cell-string optimizer technology Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy New cell-string optimizer technology from Maxim Integrated Products allows photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest significantly more energy and simplifies design complexity for solar installation projects. Maxim’s cell-string optimizers are highly integrated DC-DC converters that replace the bypass diode and perform maximum power point tracking (MPPT) deep inside the PV module. By replacing each diode with […] Read more
SMA introduces new Sunny Central 2500-EV-US central inverter Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy SMA has started taking orders for its newest central inverter, which is not only ideal for 1500 VDC applications but is also UL certified to the new UL 62109 standard. The latest from SMA, Sunny Central 2500-EV-US offers 2500kVA at 1500 VDC, facilitating EPCs, developers and owners to benefit from cost reductions due to balance-of-system […] Read more
You would soon see higher capacity, higher power density inverters for the local markets: ABB Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy In an Exclusive interview with Saur Energy International – Xavier Scaria, LPG Manager – Solar Inverters, ABB asserted that the organization has a significant role to play in decoupling the growth of carbon emissions in a growing economy like India. He also pointed out about the company’s roadmap, project and challenges. Edited excerpts from the […] Read more
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NALIN SHARMA VICE PRESIDENT-ASIA ECOPPIA Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy I Would Praise the Govt for Meticulously Planning and Executing Solar Policy in India: Nalin Sharma , VP Ecoppia Asia As utility solar becomes competitive; companies are vigorously undergoing enhancements in efficiency and production. Automated systems and digital adoption is driving every corner of the industrial sector. In strive to automate the traditional and inefficient […] Read more
MNRE in process of finalizing the draft for National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is in the process of marking the final seal on a national lab policy to set norms for standardization, testing and certification of renewable energy related products in India, and also define the infrastructure required for the testing centres. Expected to be completed within a month’s time, […] Read more
SunPower secures 27 out of the total 33 awards under France’s ZNI Tender Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that it was selected to provide 39.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic technology under the French government’s tender for supplying the country’s ZNI (non-interconnected zones) with renewable energy and storage. The company secured 27 out of the total of 33 awards, or 76 percent, under the tender program. As part of the tender […] Read more
“It is not a cup of tea for any manufacturers to produce an inverter which can run for decades without problem” Luke Lu, Director for Indian Business, Sungrow Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A number of companies are integrating photovoltaic inverter and storage technologies. How its cost implication compared to the output efficiency is affecting a change in various types of installations? Inverter is the heart of any solar PV system. It is highly a technology oriented product. It certainly needs an expertise to produce a highly efficient […] Read more
Samsung SDI to start operation of PV paste plant in Wuxi, China in June Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Samsung SDI has announced that it will start operating a photovoltaic paste production line in June in its Wuxi Plant located in Jiangsu Province, China. Last year in September installation of a polarized film production line and a paste production line parallel started in Samsung SDI’s Wuxi Plant. The paste production line was recently completed, […] Read more
MNRE implementing schemes to promote use of renewable energy in rural areas: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Programme on “Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Applications” to promote use of solar power through solar home lights, solar street lights, power plants, solar pumps and mini micro grids to meet the energy requirements of the rural areas in the country. Minister of State (IC) […] Read more
