Monthly Archives: January 2014

Top 10 PV module suppliers of 2013

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Based on existing company guidance and downstream channel checks – and supplemented by various estimates by company through to the end of 2013 – NPD Solarbuzz can now reveal the Top 10 PV module suppliers for 2013. Rankings are done … Continue reading →

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China cuts the cord on struggling solar manufacturers

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Manufacturers that can’t get on to the list could be left in the wilderness. The Chinese government has excluded almost 80% of operating manufacturers, including Shunfeng and LDK Solar, from benefitting from domestic support measures as it looks to curb … Continue reading →

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Empaneled list of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA ·New Delhi -110 017  No. SECI/Cont./lnd./49/SMG/2013                                                            Date: 27.12.2013 Sub:      Request for Empanelment (RFE) of companies for implementation of Mini/Micro Grid Solar PV power plant for rural electrification in India – Notification for Empanelment. I. ·Request  … Continue reading →

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Second set of clarifications on NSM Phase II Batch I

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

Second Set of Clarifications to JNNSM Phase-II Batch-I(1) Sl. No. Queries SECI’s Replies VGF Related Queries 1. Ranking of SECI’s Charge SECI will have  second charge along with first charge of lending institutions. VGF Securitization Agreement shall be suitably amended. … Continue reading →

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Ford will debut a solar-powered electric car at the Consumer Electronics Show next week

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

The solar cells in the new Ford C-Max Solar Energi, to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show. The car, a concept vehicle not ready for dealer showrooms, is a version of the C-Max Energi plug-in car already sold by … Continue reading →

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Study shows onshore wind turbines may have shorter life than expected

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ritesh Pothan

A recent report based on wind farm performance data in the United Kingdom and Denmark stated that the economic life of onshore wind turbines could be much shorter than the industry has predicted. The Courier reported the study, commissioned by the Renewable Energy … Continue reading →

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