SECI Issues RfS for Setting up of 10 MW Grid Connected Solar Plant in R’sthan Updated On Fri, Jun 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a detailed RfS document for selection of solar power developers to set up a 10 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Bagru Kala town, near Chitroli village, Jaipur district, Rajasthan. Earlier, Saur Energy reported that the nodal agency had issued a notice inviting tender […] Read more
US Solar Market Sets Q1 Record, Impact of COVID-19 Likely on Q2: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar market installed 3.6 GW of new solar PV capacity in Q1 2020, representing its largest first quarter ever in the United States. The US solar market installed 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Q1 2020, representing its largest first quarter (Q1) ever in the United States. According to […] Read more
US’ DFC Okays $350 Mn for Development in India Including over $200 Mn for Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US-Based Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has sanctioned about $350 million of investment for development in India under various projects including more than $200 million for the solar energy projects. DFC is an independent agency of the US Government that provides financing for private development projects. This investment is part of the $1 billion of […] Read more
Delayed Solar Development in Japan amid Covid-19 Likely to Facilitate Coal Usage Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst coronavirus crisis, electricity demand in Japan like other countries has dropped significantly and thus resulted in a decline in power prices. This drop in demand and rise in solar power generation eventually driving down the wholesale electricity prices, as revealed by the data & analytics company. According to GlobalData, the ongoing economic contraction, delays […] Read more
Railways provides a 3 GW Boost for Solar targets Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Engineering and Consultancy firm RITES Ltd, which executes key projects specifically for the Indian Railways, announced yesterday that its subsidiary Railway Energy Management Company Ltd (REMCL) has secured its largest mandate from Indian Railways for tendering, installation, supervision and managing power supply for three GW solar energy installations. These plant will be set up […] Read more
Orb Energy Hires Rabindra Satpathy as Exec VP – Business Development Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shell-backed solar power firm Orb Energy has appointed Rabindra Satpathy as its Executive Vice President – Business Development. Now, Satpathy will oversee the Bengaluru-based company’s business development in ground-mounted solar power plants, including storage, floating solar and other new projects. He brings with him more than 35 years of solar experience in design, engineering, product […] Read more
Which States Have the Highest Solar Energy Potential in India? Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar energy generation potential in a specific area can be assessed based on factors like availability of land, solar radiation etc. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex institute of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has estimated the potential of solar power in the country to be around 750 GWp. […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Becomes 1st Indian Company to Commission Solar Project in Oman Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd, one of the largest solar EPC solutions providers worldwide, commissioned its first 125 MW solar energy project in Oman and become the first Indian company to commission a photovoltaic (PV) project in the region. Commenting on the landmark achievement, Bikesh Ogra, Director and Global CEO of Sterling […] Read more
Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
