MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
Pre-Bid Notification For 2000 MW Solar Tender Under Ph-II of CPSU Scheme Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The projects will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. And, the power generated from these projects shall be solely used for self-use or use by Government/Government entities. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a second notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power project tender (Tranche-1) […] Read more
Hanergy to Launch its New Thin Film SOLARtile For Rooftop Applications Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy With CIGS thin-film solar chips incorporated inside it, the panel can achieve conversion efficiency, as high as 18.7% Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that it is all set for the global launch of its Thin Film Flat SOLARtile. Which the company claims is its cutting-edge solar roof tiling solution developed in collaboration with […] Read more
Global Storage Market Predicted to Reach 158 GWh by 2024: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy storage market will expand 13-fold by 2024, according to new research from consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. According to the report, ‘Global energy storage outlook 2019: 2018 year-in-review and outlook to 2024’, energy storage has been creeping into decarbonising markets over the past 5 years. Commenting on the report, Ravi Manghani, Research Director, said, […] Read more
NHPC Seeks EPC Contractors For 40 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued tender seeking bids from EPC contractors for the deployment of 40 MW of grid-connected solar power project at Ladeihil village in Ganjam district of Odisha. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, […] Read more
MNRE HQ Building To Use Solar Energy & Become Net-Zero Energy Complex Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located in Delhi, right opposite the premises which the ministry presently occupies in the CGO Complex here. To promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has conceptualised a “net-zero energy complex” for its new headquarters in New Delhi. The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Commissions Rooftop Solar Projects Over 3 MW in Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In Telangana, the scheme provides for government offices to switch to solar power at zero capital costs, and avail electricity at a flat rate of Rs 3.14/unit for 25 years. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading distributed solar rooftop energy company, has announced the commissioning of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 3116 […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
Second Deadline Extension For SECI’s 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission has been extended from April 11, 2019, to April 16, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/union territories of India under RESCO/CAPEX model. The last […] Read more
