3D-Micromac Delivers Laser Contact Opening Systems for PERC Solar Cells Production at Hanwha SolarOne Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy A critical step in the manufacturing process of PERC solar cells is laser contact opening (LCO), where laser ablation is used to perforate a thin passivation layer onto the rear side of the solar cell. 3D-Micromac AG, a leading supplier of laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, […] Read more
$205 Million Raised, As The Year’s Third Largest Funding By New Energy Solar As IPO Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy At the median share range of $1.50 per share between $1.45 and $1.55 the book was closed totaling to $205 million. The amount of $205 million at $1.5 per share has been raised by renewable energy investor New Energy Solar as per their Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Morgan Stanley and Evans and Partners. Bookrunner […] Read more
Solar Power in Mumbai College Saves Rs 1.50 lakh on Electricity Bills Since 2015 Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from these solar panels is used for tubelights installed in the corridors and the garden of the college premises. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Changu Kana Thakur College in Mumbai has saved Rs 1.50 lakh in electricity bills since it installed solar panels in May 2015. The college had […] Read more
Arctech Solar’s First African Solar Power Project Successfully Constructed Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Arctech Solar is expecting a significant solar power yield increase from this project. It is also the first solar power tracker project in southern Namibia so far. The 6MWp solar power plant in Namibia, built by the PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Company, was successfully constructed and is expected to be commissioned and grid connected by the […] Read more
Sudden Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty Can Disrupt Ongoing Solar Projects, Renewable Ministry Cautions Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE notification has cautioned Directorate General of Anti Dumping against imposing high solar duties Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned anti dumping authorities against imposing high duties on imported solar equipment on the grounds that this can increase tariffs, make several projects unviable and seriously hamper the growth of the sector. According […] Read more
Solar Energy Scheme for small powerloom units will get Rs. 2.5 lakh Subsidy per unit Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The scheme will enable to repay the bank loans in a span of 3 to 4 years. Solar energy scheme for small units of powerlooms was announced by the Ministry of Textiles in regards with on-grid solar PV plant (without battery backup) and off-grid solar PV plant (with battery backup) in which a subsidy of […] Read more
Kolkata To Collaborate With Uzbekistan for Relaying Solar Power Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy A 10MW Solar power plant at the banks of Canal, inaugurated by CM Mamata Bannerjee has already been commissioned. Farhod Arziev, Uzbekistan ambassador along with his delegation met Sobhondeb Chattopadhyay, state Power minister, at his state Assembly chamber. The purpose of the meet was to seek Bengal government’s cooperation to gear up solar power production. […] Read more
Government announces Trajectory to achieve its targets of commissioning 100 GW of Solar generating capacity and 60 GW of Wind power by 2022 Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government to conduct Third Wind Power Auction of 2000 MW Capacity Power Supply Agreements signed by SECI with utilities of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Punjab, Goa and Odisha The Government today announced the trajectory for achieving its targets of commissioning 175 GW of Renewable Energy (RE), 100 GW of solar generating capacity and 60 GW […] Read more
Two Bangladeshi Companies Wins $1 Million For Developing Platform For Household Solar System Users Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy A minimum of 100 smart grids serving as many as 15,000 people with the help of the granted funds. Two Bangladeshi firms Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare were recognized for their project with $ 1 Million by UN linked funds, the project allows villagers to access more solar power and boosts entrepreneurship. The platform helps solar system […] Read more