25 MW Floating Solar Plant Commissioned by NTPC in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of the Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the first solar project to be set up under the Flexibilisation Scheme, which was notified by the Government of India in 2018. The solar […] Read more
MNRE Issues Benchmark Costs for Rooftop Solar PV Systems for FY22 Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with the latest benchmark costs for the installation of new grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems for the present financial year i.e. 2021-22 (FY22). Benchmark costs for FY22 for general category states/UTs are as follows: Benchmark costs for Special Category States/UTs (i.e. North-Eastern States including Sikkim, Himachal […] Read more
NHPC Issues 2 Solar Power Tenders For 100 MW And 500 Mw In Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Stepping up the pace after its 100 MW floating solar tender early this week, NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) has issued two tenders, for a 100 MW and a 500 MW solar project. Both projects are to be located in Tamil Nadu. With these, the pace of solar development returns to Tamil Nadu, after a […] Read more
Senior Procurement Data Expert (f/m/x) Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy How to contribute to our vision:- You will manage and transform Processes within Procurement and Supply Chain by supporting, developing, and taking ownership of the procurement processes. You will manage and improve product & service classification in procurement. You will analyse problem areas and give advice based on system knowledge and business process knowledge. You […] Read more
MSEDCL Issues Tender for 487 MW Solar Projects Under Component A of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a tender for bids under component A of the KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme, that has a focus on improving incomes of farmers and generating solar power at the scale. Until now, most of the solar success under KUSUM has been […] Read more
For The Third Time in August, APTEL Sets Aside KERC Order Updated On Fri, Aug 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy For the third time this month, the APTEL (Appellate Tribunal For Electricity) has seen it fit to set aside an order of the Karnataka State Regulatory Commission (KERC). While the broad issue is the same, the beneficiary this time is Hyderabad based Sirwar Renewable Energy Private Limited, a firm that had set up a 2 […] Read more
Scientists Make Bifacial Solar Cell with Record Power Output at 29% Updated On Thu, Aug 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A team of scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have used laser processing to produce a record-breaking bifacial solar cell with a front conversion efficiency of 24.3% and a rear conversion efficiency of 23.4%, representing a bifacial factor of 96.3%. This performance represents an effective power output of approximately 29%, well exceeding the performance of the […] Read more
Green Bonds Worth $3.6 B Issued by Indian RE Developers in H1 2021 Updated On Thu, Aug 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a study released by CEEW-CEF, Indian renewable energy developers issued green bonds worth INR 26,300 crore (USD 3.6 billion) in the first half of 2021 alone, beating even previous one-year records. The CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) is an initiative of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia’s […] Read more
Nextracker & SEI Offer Solar Scholarship to Women Updated On Thu, Aug 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nextracker, a major US solar tracker manufacturer, and Solar Energy International (SEI), a leading renewable energy technical training provider, have partnered to launch “Half the Sun,” a global scholarship program to support more women in joining the solar workforce, said their joint statement. Open to women and non-binary individuals, applicants must have earned a degree in […] Read more
