Jordan Signs Unique Deal with Israel to Barter Solar Energy for Water Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Israel and Jordan have signed a declaration of intent for a water-for-energy deal, Israel’s Energy Ministry said on Monday, in the first such deal between the two countries. The project would see Jordan build 600 megawatts of solar generating capacity which would be exported to Israel, contingent upon Israel providing water-scarce Jordan with 200 million […] Read more
Top 3 Transcontinental Solar Energy Transmission Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in October 2018, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first articulated the idea of One World One Sun One Grid (OWOSOG), perhaps even he wouldn’t have expected the progress the idea has made since. Besides being announced formally as an objective at the COP 26 meet recently, the idea of OWOSOG has made enough progress […] Read more
S.Aussie Grid World’s 1st to Reach Zero Demand, Rooftop Solar Was Key Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy To its knowledge, says the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), South Australia is the first gigawatt-scale power system in the world to approach zero operational demand due to such high proportions of demand being met by distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar. DERs are growing rapidly in the region, with more than 200 […] Read more
TG Regulator Asks Discom to Synchronise Developer’s 3MW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) has favoured solar developer Tejas India Solar Energy Pvt Ltd. in a recent judgement, partly allowing its petition to direct the Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd (TSSPDCL) to synchronise the developer’s 3 MW solar power project at Kodakandla substation within 30 days, while rejecting Tejas’ plea for […] Read more
Canadian Solar Concall Highlights Global Concerns for Large Solar Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Nov 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc.’s CEO, Shawn Qu speaking at an analyst concall after its Q3 numbers expressed confidence in the growth of solar market as a result of ‘real action, globally in the sector’. The firm saw its manufacturing division recover well after Q2, even as its projects division lagged. On revenues of $1.23 billion, the […] Read more
KSERC Approval for 300 MW Solar Buy Exposes Multiple Challenges Facing SECI, Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an order dated November 15, 2021, the Kerala state electricity regulatory commission (KSERC) finally allowed the state discom, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to procure 300 MW of Solar power from SECI from its tranche IX solar tenders, at a cost of Rs 2.44/kWh including trading commission. While many will see the order as […] Read more
Collaborative Solar Facility Powers 5 Leading New England Colleges Updated On Wed, Nov 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy An innovative collaborative energy project has started delivering electricity to five New England colleges—and to tens of thousands of students, staff and faculty—as a new solar energy facility has gone online in Farmington, Maine, US. Launched in 2018, the New England College Renewable Partnership is a first-of-its-kind collaboration among five leading New England liberal arts […] Read more
Indian Scientists Recover Pure Silicon from Obsolete Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The disposal of used photovoltaic panels is increasing day by day around the world, necessitating the need for an efficient recycling method to decrease environmental pollution. The average life expectancy of solar panel is about 25-30 years. Today, worldwide, around 60 million tons of solar cells, which are in their end-of-life stage, have become wastes. […] Read more
Power Minister Tracks Progress On 10 GW Ladakh Solar Project Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The much awaited and planned giant solar project at Ladakh, first mooted by Prime Minister Modi in 2018-19, continues to occupy the attention of the Power Minister, R.K. Singh. The project, originally seen as a 7.5 GW solar park in the union territory, has been delayed due to multiple issues, be it transmission costs, land […] Read more
