Organic Solar Cells have a Role to Play in Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The organic solar cell can store much larger quantities of solar energy than other solar technologies due to its high optical absorption coefficients. One growing area of research is the organic solar cells (photovoltaic), a solar cell technology. It has several promising advantages, including its lightweight, large surface area, low cost, and robustness. The […] Read more
MNRE Issues Clarification on Testing Criteria Under its Solar Pumping Programme Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy It will no longer be required of implementing agencies to demand multiple test reports for the same pumps at different heads. The ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification clarifying the criteria for testing of solar pumps under the Solar Pumping Programme of the Ministry. Responding to the issue raised by […] Read more
3 Central Railway Stations Go Green as Indian Railways Bets on RE Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The three stations where solar panels have been installed are Roha, Pen and Apte stations on the Panvel-Roha route of Central Railways. The Indian Railways has taken another big step towards clean energy and energy conservation, as a part of its mission to utilize cost-effective renewable energy. According to a press release issued by Central […] Read more
STFI Recommendations to Accelerate Solar Process Heat in Dairies Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Speaking at a workshop organized by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), RK Singh, Minister of power, New & Renewable Energy highlighted the need for creating an enabling and stable policy framework to further propagate usage of solar energy. Stressing on the need for utilizing the dairy cooperative network for the benefit of the farmers. […] Read more
Uganda Gets Unique US$ 25 Million Solar Power Project Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy This is the largest plant in the East African region. The latest addition of solar-generated energy to the national grid is the 24 MW Kabulasoke pilot solar power plant in Gomba District that was commissioned on 9th January, by President Museveni. UK based firm-Great Lakes Africa Energy (GLAE), Xsabo Group of Companies and Dr. David Alobo, a […] Read more
Torrent Power Issues RfS for Purchase of Power of 300 MW from Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Torrent will sign power purchase agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders for a period of 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date of the project. Torrent Power has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for procurement of power through competitive bidding process followed by e-reverse auction up to 300 MW from grid-connected solar photovoltaic […] Read more
BHEL Wins Largest Order for Solar Photovoltaic Plants Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Valued at Rs.565 Crore, this is the largest SPV power plant order won by BHEL till date. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has won an order for setting up 129 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power plants in Telangana from Singareni Collieries Company. Significantly, valued at Rs 565 crore, this is the largest SPV power plant […] Read more
MNRE Issues Tender for Ignitability Test Facilities for Solar Module at NISE Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is 25th February 2019 and the technical bids will open on the same date. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has invited tenders in two parts (Technical and Commercial) for setting up of Ignitability tests facilities […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Plant to Come Up in Ladakh Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy A land accustomed to thousands of travelers every year to witness the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and the predominantly chilly weather will soon be known for being home to the world’s largest single-location solar photo-voltaic plant. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has come out with ambitious plans promoting solar PV projects in Jammu and […] Read more
