SECI Floats Tender for 2 MW Solar Power Project in Spiti Valley Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Kaza solar tender for the grid connected solar power project includes the installation of 1 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the storage of power generated. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated an e-tender for setting up of 2 MW Alternative Current (AC) solar power project at Kaza subdivision of […] Read more
Safeguard Duty: Manufacturers Back Govt Move; Raise Concerns on Clarity Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy If SEZ units are not exempted from SGD, it will lead to further job losses and harm the manufacturing ecosystem in India, which is already bleeding: Gyanesh Chaudhary Despite solar manufacturers’ welcomed the government’s move on safeguard duty imposition on solar imports from China and Malaysia, they have raised their concerns as well and want […] Read more
SECI Rolls out Tender for 150 MW Solar PV Power Plant in Telangana Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The comprehensive tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning and overall operations and management of the power project. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rolled an e-tender for 150 MW solar PV power plant at various locations of PSU Singareni Collieries Company in Telangana state. SECI Tender will receive bids under domestic competitive […] Read more
‘Funneling’ Technique 3-Times More Efficient to Tap Solar Power Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. Scientists from the University of Exeter, England have developed a new technique to harness solar energy more efficiently. The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. The technique is said to be three […] Read more
Waaree Energies Becomes Largest Solar Panel Maker in India Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new facility underlines the company’s commitment towards the Government’s ambitious target of 225 GW of renewable energy by 2022 and its vision for Make in India. Waaree Energies has become the country’s largest solar panel manufacturer with the launch of the 1 GW plant in Vapi, Gujarat, taking its manufacturing capacity to 1.5 GW. […] Read more
Myanmar Signs ISA Framework Agreement; Becomes 68th Member Updated On Sat, Jul 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of the ‘Delhi Dialogue 10’ of the India-ASEAN summit in New Delhi, the Minister of International Cooperation of Myanmar, Kyaw Tin has handed over the ISA Framework Agreement to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Taking a step forward to combat climate change, Myanmar has recently joined the India-led International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Industry Splits on DGTR’s Proposed Imposition of Safeguard Duty Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Safeguard duty is bound to ensure an even playing field for both domestic and imported products, says Sunil Rathi. The solar industry has divided into two parts after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended, recently, imposition of safeguard duty for two years on imports of solar cell from China and Malaysia. It […] Read more
JA Solar Vietnam Gets $68.4 Mn Loan for 1.5 GW Wafer Mfg Plant Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the move will help JA Solar arm to fund the procurement of equipment at it’s 1.5 GW of wafer manufacturing facility in Vietnam. JA Solar Vietnam Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JA Solar Holdings Co, had entered into a long-term buyer credit loan pact with China Minsheng Bank Corporation Ltd Shijiazhuang Branch. Further, the […] Read more
How Many Chinese Module Suppliers can Compete with JinkoSolar, Outside China? Updated On Tue, Jul 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since Chinese investments into major cell and module facilities started – more than 10 years ago – success ultimately has been driven by overseas market-share gains, above other technical or financial benchmarks that otherwise would be expected. However, despite the efforts of well over 50 Chinese cell/module makers (where the cut-off is including those with […] Read more
