Largest US Solar Project Cancelled On Aesthetic Grounds Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Virtually every large power generation option has faced objections at some stage, from locals in nearby areas. Solar just joined that list decisively, with the largest planned solar project in the US, the proposed 850 MW Battle Born Solar Project, being scrapped after local objections. This comes barely a month after Australia had pulled back […] Read more
SECI Kick Starts Storage Push With Notice for 2 GWh Tender Updated On Mon, Jul 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a surprising move, the Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a notice intimating its plans for a 2000MWh storage tender. The notice mentions that the final tender would be out by august 31, 2021. This seems to be the first ever storage only tender from the government agency, and follows NTPC’s expression of […] Read more
BSES Discoms 510 MW Hybrid Purchase Signals Demand Recovery For Renewables Updated On Fri, Jul 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The decision by the Delhi BSES discoms, BRPL and BYPL, to enter an agreement with SECI to purchase 510 MW of solar plus wind power signals a welcome return to demand recovery for renewable projects awaiting PPA’s. This is on the back of two key events, one that has happened, and another, that might be […] Read more
SECI Gets Bids Over 10 GW for Rajasthan 1785 MW Tender Updated On Thu, Jul 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Continuing the strong trend observed across all significant tenders since the last quarter, a source at SECI confirms that they have seen a very strong response to the tender for 1785 MW solar projects in Rajasthan. Without confirming the final list, the source tells us that bids have been received for almost 10 GW, and […] Read more
Nextracker Adds 728 MW Projects From Intersect Power in US Updated On Wed, Jul 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Nextracker has just scored a big win in a US solar project. Intersect Power, one of North America’s largest developers of utility-scale renewable energy, has announced Signal Energy as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm and supply of the NX Horizon smart solar trackers and TrueCapture yield optimization software from Nextracker for two utility-scale […] Read more
RUMSL Shajapur Auction- NTPC, Solar Arise Emerge Winners Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 450 MW RUMSL (Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited) solar auction finally culminated with NTPC Renewables (NTPC) and Talettutayi Solar Projects Nine (SolarArise) emerging winners. The solar projects, to be located in the Shajapur Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh had received a strong bidder response earlier, thanks mainly to the strong reputation of RUMSL, and […] Read more
Rayzon Solar Claims To Be On Course To Add 1.2 GW Capacity By 2021 End Updated On Mon, Jul 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based solar panel manufacturer RAYZON SOLAR claims that its will complete expansion of its production capacity by 1.2GW by the end of 2021. That will take its total operational capacity to 5 GW, placing it among the top 10 manufacturers in India. This production capacity with ultramodern production technology having Half cut cell bussing system, […] Read more
From the Middle East To the US, Philadelphia Solar plans a 1 GW Foray Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Amman, Jordan-based Philadelphia Solar has confirmed plans to build 1 GW manufacturing facility in the U.S. the announcement is a rare case of a middle-east manufacturer setting up a plant in the US market. Philadelphia Solar manufactures mounting structures too, besides solar panels using automated robotic production lines, at its existing facilities in Jordan. For […] Read more
New Maharashtra EV Policy Hikes Subsidies, Incentives Updated On Thu, Jul 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Following the footsteps of various states, the Maharashtra government has also announced an upgrade to its EV policy of 2018, earlier than its previous plans from April 2022. The new policy aims to use the state’s pre-eminent role as a manufacturing centre, as well as provide local support to EV adoption. Valid till March 31, […] Read more