December 2016
JinkoSolar gets IEC certification for China-based PV facility
JinkoSolar’s production facility in Shangrao, China, has received International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TS 62941 certification, which defines the quality of PV module manufacturers’ management systems. The IEC TS 62941 specification was launched in early 2016. […]
Edisun Microgrids unveils a dual-axis solar tracker for rooftop projects
California-based Edisun Microgrids has launched a dual-axis solar tracker, PV Booster, strategically designed and built for the commercial and industrial rooftop segment. By continuously facing solar modules toward the sun, PV Booster increases energy production […]
Exosun and ATEC collaborate to launch the Exotrack HZ solar tracker in China
China-based solar mounting system manufacturer ATEC Architecture has signed a technology agreement with Exosun, a global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, to manufacture and commercialise the latter’s Exotrack HZ solar tracking […]
Goldwind announces new GW3S smart wind turbine
China-based Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology Company Limited has launched a 3 MW smart turbine platform, the GW3S, specifically designed for low and ultra-low wind speed locations. The platform design maintains Goldwind’s permanent magnet direct […]
Ingeteam to launch 100 kW three-phase string inverter
Ingeteam is set to launch its new solar photovoltaic (PV) string inverter at the upcoming Solar-Tec fair in Egypt. The inverter is designed to generate a power output of 100 kW alternating current (AC) in […]
Shyam Ragupathy
Shyam Ragupathy, director, strategy, Customised Energy Solutions (CES), has over 20 years of experience in the Indian power sector. He has been a part of several large projects such as the DFID-funded power sector reforms […]
Sarvesh Kumar
Sarvesh Kumar, chairman of the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), has been a strong proponent of wind energy since the time wind was not an acceptable commercial proposition. He has been instrumental in promoting […]
Anjali Lothe
It is the diversification in the choice of business models that will sustain the growth of renewables,” says Anjali Lothe, head, energy trading, strategic business development, Suzlon Energy Limited. She has over 20 years of […]
Ecolibrium Energy
With energy markets turning volatile and costs rising, there is a dire need to improve and maintain energy efficiency in commercial and industrial utilities. In India, as much as 30 per cent of the total […]
ONergy Solar
Rural and semi-urban areas in India are still facing an acute power shortage. Even though state utilities have made several attempts to supply power to such areas through the conventional grid, progress on this front […]
Driving Synergies
Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity to create largest sustainable energy company
The past year has seen a number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the sector as well as improvisations in the long-term strategies of the key players. One of the most talked-about M&As is the […]
OFTO Regime
UK’s new tender round expected to attract GBP 2 billion of investments
The UK’s Offshore Transmission System Owner (OFTO) regime to own and maintain offshore transmission assets through a competitive tender process has met with significant success, with the sector attracting GBP 1.5 billion worth of investments […]
Design Innovations
Emergence of new, compact solar inverters
Solar PV inverter technology has witnessed limited progress in terms of design, size, efficiency improvement and manufacturing cost reductions as compared to other electronic devices like computers and TV sets. The maximum power ratio (per […]
Gaining Traction
Solar rooftop inverter market witnesses significant growth
The rooftop solar market in India has been gaining traction in recent years, with the segment reaching a total installed capacity of 1,020 MW as of September 2016. In line with the target of achieving […]
Inverter Insights
Solar inverters are the crucial link between a photovoltaic (PV) system and an energy offtaker as they convert the direct current (DC) output into alternating current (AC), which is used to power commercial appliances. Inverter […]
Vikram Solar appoints Nimish Jain as head, global module sales
Vikram Solar has appointed Nimish Jain as head, global module sales. In this role, Jain will be responsible for driving the company’s sales in the domestic as well as international markets, along with recruiting and […]