Azure Power Reaches New Milestone; Crosses 2 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the tender terms, the company will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Mahagenco at a tariff of Rs 3.07 (~US 4.7 cents) per kWh. Yet adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer, Azure Power, has enhanced its portfolio by crossing the 2 GW milestone by winning four […] Read more
India Set to Join China as Global Leaders in Renewables, says Report Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy According to US based research institute, India’s “scheme for development of solar parks is becoming a successful model to attract foreign capital.” Furthermore, the report added the “Solar is Driving a Global Shift in Electricity Markets.” Much like China, India is poised to become global giant in renewable energy technology-led transformation thus making them two […] Read more
ACME Secures 250 MW Solar PV Project under MSEDCL’s 1,000 MW Bid Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The selection process concluded at a very competitive tariff wherein ACME was allotted largest capacity i.e. 250 MW at a tariff of Rs 2.72/kWh. Country’s one of the leading utility-scale solar power developer ACME has won the 250 MW solar Photo Voltaic (PV) capacity in the reverse auction invited by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co […] Read more
Maharashtra to Obtain 1,000 MW Solar Energy From Six Producers Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The power will be supplied to agriculture pumps during the day. It will also help the MSEDCL attain the Renewable Purchase Obligation mandated by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) under the Electricity Act-2003 to purchase a minimum level of renewable energy out of its total consumption. To fulfill its energy requirements, the state of […] Read more
Chandigarh’s Solar Panel Rule under HC Lens, Issues Notice Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy According to notification, it is mandatory to install solar power plants on rooftops of all newly constructed residential buildings covering more than 1 kanal of land. Responding to the petition seeking quashing of the order that makes it mandatory for residential and non-residential buildings to install solar power plants on their rooftops, the Punjab and […] Read more
Developers Seek Extension to Install Solar Plants on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Distributed Solar Power Association (DISPA) wrote two letters to MNRC on April 24 and May 11 in which they highlighted their concerns regarding the completion of the rooftop projects. Citing indifferent attitude of concerned ministers to their efforts, solar rooftop developers have asked for time extension to complete the work of installing solar panels […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Donates Rooftop Solar Plant to Ahinsa Sthal in Delhi Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy With this installation, Ahinsa Sthal has replaced over 35 percent of it’s power consumption and estimated to save Rs 50,000 per year on its electricity bills. In a step towards environment conservation, Gurgaon-based solar developer, CleanMax Solar, has donated a 6.4 kWp rooftop solar plant to Ahinsa Sthal, a prominent Jain temple in Meherauli, Delhi. With this installation, […] Read more
Researchers Develop New Battery that Charges within Seconds Updated On Mon, May 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Scientists have created the new battery architecture to address the demands for energy storage devices that can be charged faster. Researchers from the Cornell University in the US have developed a novel self-assembling battery device that can be recharged within seconds and in future could power mobile devices. Scientists have created the new battery architecture to address the demands for energy storage […] Read more
Trina Solar Completes Acquisition of Spanish Tracker Firm Nclave Updated On Mon, May 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the first time that any Chinese solar firm has acquired a solar tracker producer outside of its home market. Chinese solar giant Trina Solar has successfully closed the acquisition transaction of the Spanish solar tracker system maker Nclave Renewable S.L. The transaction will strategically transform Trina Solar from a leading PV product supplier to a […] Read more