Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
China Plans to Launch a Space-Based Solar Power Station by 2025 Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to China’s Science and Technology Daily, the country’s researchers are working on a solar power station they will send to outer space. China’s Academy of Space Technology is working on an orbital power plant that would capture solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth. The scientists in Chongqing, China have plans […] Read more
Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diesel Locomotive Works has converted two WDG3A Diesel Locos into a Twin Electric WAGC3 loco of 10,000 HP. Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Issues Tender For 138 MW Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of submission of bids for this tender is March 06, 2019. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has issued a tender for selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for the deployment of 138 MW cumulative capacity of grid-connected solar PV power projects at various locations in the vicinity of the power stations […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, President, Tata Power (Renewables) Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Our policymakers will have to create an effective regulatory framework for the development and installation of a widespread solar water pump network. It will be largely beneficial if our farmers are made aware of the many benefits that come along with the adoption of solar water pumps as well. Policymakers can also incentivize the use […] Read more
Tender For 50 kW Rooftop Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 28, 2019. The Amravati Divisional Office of the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender for setting up of total 50 kW capacity grid-connected solar PV power plant under Rooftop net metering system at district planning office building, collector office, Amravati in Maharashtra. The brief […] Read more
Review of a PV Plant Featuring Single-Axis Trackers Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Soltec, a leading manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers and related services in large-scale projects, supplied 162 MW of complete tracker equipment to a PV power plant located in Northeast Brazil. The project counts with 5,368 units of the innovative independent-row tracker. Eliminating array-gaps at all pile mounting locations, SF7 achieves complete tracker module […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender For Floating Solar With BESS at Lakshadweep Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission on the tender is April 1, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for setting up of 20 MW floating solar PV power plants with associated 60 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Lakshadweep. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
Biggest Solar Project/Tenders for the week Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy AAI Seeks Engineering Consultancy for 5 MW Solar Project at Calicut Airport The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids from eligible consultancy/EPC Firms having experience in solar power projects for providing consultancy on the provision of 5 MW solar plant at the Calicut Airport. The brief scope of work for winning bidders will […] Read more
