PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
JERC Issues Draft RE Tariff Regulation For Goa and UTs Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy All renewable energy power projects will be treated as “must run” and the procurement of power from such projects will not be subjected to ‘merit order dispatch’ principles. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the state of Goa and union territories has issued draft regulations for determining tariffs from renewable sources including solar. JERC […] Read more
Solar Powered Cochin Airport Commissions Second Substation Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further enhancing its solar-power banking facilities, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has commissioned its second substation. A parallel 110 kV electrical substation for exporting the power generated by its eight solar plants to the Kerala State Electricity Board’s grid was inaugurated by CIAL managing director V J Kurian. CIAL, which is the world’s first airport to […] Read more
MNRE Approves Connection of Old Off-Grid Solar Plants to the Grid Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), acting on requests made by implementing agencies has allowed old off-grid solar power plants to be connected to the grid wherever possible. State nodal agencies and/or implementing agencies under the off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme had requested the ministry for allowing the connection of the […] Read more
Breakthrough in Affordable Technology to Harness Solar Power Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The most affordable, efficient way to harness the cleanest, most abundant renewable energy source in the world is one step closer to reality. A University of Toledo physicist is pushing the performance of solar cells to levels never before reached and has made a significant breakthrough in the chemical formula and process to make the […] Read more
CDPQ Invests in Lightsource BP For $194 MN Solar Financing Platform Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The facility will initially be used to finance a diversified portfolio composed of over 100 solar projects located across various countries and totalling more than 700 MW. Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Lightsource BP recently announced a debt investment of £150 million ($194 million) to finance a portfolio of solar assets […] Read more
LONGi Solar Launches 2 New Modules 430 W Hi-MO4 and Real Black Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Highlighting its growing strength in the industry, LONGi Solar has released a new series of modules that it expects will set industry benchmarks – the new generation Hi-MO4 and Real Black high-efficiency modules. The new Hi-MO4 has all the advantages of the previous series of Hi-MO modules but has been enhanced with a new generation […] Read more
Indian Oil Floats Tender For 205 kW Rooftop Solar Plants in UP Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is Mat 27, 2019 The Indian Oil Co. Ltd. (IOCL) has issued a tender inviting bid from eligible bidders for the deployment of 205 kW rooftop grid-connected solar power PV plant at two of its sites in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The first solar PV system will be […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline For 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Tender Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from May 14, 2019, to May 31, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more