Data & Statistics
Month: July 2017
Data & Statistics
Project Watch
Finance
Global Surge: Record renewable capacity additions on the back of lower capital costs
The year 2016 was marked by significant progress in the transition from conventional means to alternative sources of energy with record new additions, declining costs and tariffs, as well as long strides in technological advancement. […]
Up and coming
Automated solar panel cleaner
Automated cleaning of solar panels is a revolutionary concept. Automated cleaners provide periodic maintenance of solar panels in extreme conditions, thus reducing the downtime and improving generation. These are, however, fairly expensive and require a […]
Up and coming
Wind turbine inspection by drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are aircraft without human pilots on board. They may be operated either through remote control or autonomously by onboard computerised systems. Given the steady increase in its […]
Products
Micromax Energy launches grid-tie string inverter
Micromax Energy Limited has launched a new grid-tie string inverter. Ten different models, ranging from 1 kW to 70 kW, have been launched with the following key features: High efficiency and ultra wide input voltage […]
Products
RenewSys starts production of India’s first 5 BB solar cells
RenewSys has launched five busbar (5 BB) solar PV cells. The 5 BB cells are a part of the company’s RESERV range of solar PV cells, which will be manufactured using world-class European PV cell […]
Products
Vestas introduces a 4.2 MW wind platform in three variants
Vestas has launched a new 4.2 MW wind turbine platform in three variants: V150-4.0/4.2 MW, V136-4.0/4.2 MW and V117-4.0/4.2 MW. This was first introduced in 2010 as the V112-3.0 MW series under the company’s 3 […]
Products
Hanwha Q CELLS launches solar rooftop and storage solutions for the European market
Hanwha Q Cells has launched two new products designed specifically for the European photovoltaic (PV) market. One is the Q.Flat-G4, which comprises Q.ANTUM-based solar modules and a triangular mounting structure designed for installation on flat […]
Tech Focus
Critical Components: Opportunities, demand drivers and challenges in the drives and motors market
India is gearing up to achieve the 60 GW of wind energy target by 2022. To this end, market forces are realigning constantly to arrive at the best possible permutation of low capital costs and […]
Solar Power in India
Solar Direction : Promising long-term outlook despite challenges
India was ranked fifth in the world in 2013 in terms of installed solar power capacity. In 2014, the government announced an enhanced target of 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022 and since […]
State Focus
Adding Renewables: Haryana moves towards a clean energy future
Haryana is one of the high per capita electricity consumption states in the country. It is also among the few states that have achieved 100 per cent village electrification. The power portfolio of the state […]
Perspective
Viable or Not?: Industry debates the merits of low solar bids
The solar segment in India has gained significant momentum over the past two years, resulting in record capacity additions in 2016-17 and an optimistic outlook for 2017-18 as well. Investments have been flowing in as […]
Project Watch
NTPC Limited: Instrumental role in growing the country’s renewable footprint
India’s largest power generating utility, NTPC Limited has emerged as the leader in driving the country’s energy transition from coal to solar. As of June 2017, it had 845 MW of in-house commissioned solar capacity. […]
Finance
Green Funds: Innovative financing for renewables
India has significantly transformed its energy policy, with renewable energy emerging as the dominant source of capacity addition. The country’s renewable energy capacity now stands at a little over 57 GW. About 37 per cent […]
Tech Focus
Turbine Configuration: Trends in the global drivetrain segment
The wind energy segment is undergoing a technological transformation globally, with increasing efficiencies and rising hub heights. All the major components of wind turbines are witnessing significant changes. A key component in wind turbines is […]
Solar Power in India
Recovering Slowly: Improving financial position of discoms augurs well for renewables
Given the significant role of discoms in the power sector, their finances have an impact on power producers as well, particularly in the renewable energy sector where project margins and returns on investment are largely […]
Perspective
Views of Dr Ashvini Kumar: “SECI to tender more capacity in the coming months”
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is spearheading the government’s ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity by 2022. It is laying focus on the efficient and timely implementation of solar […]
Companies
MYSUN: Aiming for a shift towards retail rooftop solar
As the solar power ecosystem expands, traditional market forces are increasingly giving way to new players, innovations and business models that bring with them the promise of creating greater cost and operational efficiencies. In this […]