QMC bags fresh Amtronics order for solar cell production equipment
The $500k order follows the delivery of two high-volume quantum-dot production systems—valued at $1 million—to support roll-to-roll printing of thin-film solar cells at Assam facility.
Anti-dumping duty on coated steel will raise solar project costs by 2-4%: Care Ratings
India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has determined that flat steel products coated with aluminium and zinc are being dumped by manufacturers in China at dumping margins of 30-50%, South Korea (20-30%) and Vietnam (10-20%). It has proposed anti-dumping duty based on the same to offset material injury to domestic manufacturers.
CEL tenders 36,500 quantities of 75 W solar modules
Bids are invited for supply of 75 Wp solar modules based on crystalline silicon technology. The modules must be made into 9×4 arrays using 36 solar cells each. Bidding will close on August 3.
“Let’s compete on quality and innovation”: Vikram Solar CFO
With India losing major solar markets to stiffer competition from cheaper products, it’s high time to change the game by playing on quality and innovation—according to Vikram Solar Chief Financial Officer Rajendra Kumar Parakh, who spoke to pv magazine on the challenge of shrinking markets before Indian solar manufacturers.
SECI amends 2 GW solar tender for state-run power generators
Micro and mini grid-connected projects will also be considered. Further, SECI has notified waiver of ISTS charges and losses and 6-month extension in the commissioning date.
Solar panel demand expected to reach 125.5 GW in 2019, TrendForce says
According to the Taiwanese market research company, PV panel demand will increase by 16% over 2018 shipments. TrendForce also believes this growth trend will continue in 2020.
Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments tenders 5W solar cells
Jaipur-based Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited has invited bids to supply 5000 quantities of 5W crystalline silicon solar cells. Bidding will close on July 17.
Has solar lost its sheen for India’s EV push?
While India’s recent union budget announced steps to create an electric vehicle market, the solar sector still has issues that have not been addressed.
Rajasthan Electronics tenders for supply of solar modules
Jaipur’s Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited has invited bids from Indian manufacturers for the supply of 75 Wp solar modules based on crystalline silicon technology. Bidding will close on July 19.
The long read: Explosion of cell and module technology
With half-cut, bifacial, shingle cell, and heterojunction designs being deployed at the scale of hundreds of megawatts, it is an exciting time to be in solar cell and module technology.
