Assam Issues Tender for 70 MW Solar Project in Amguri Solar Park Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy APGCL has fixed the upper ceiling for quoted tariff at Rs 3.50/kWh The Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) has issued a tender inviting Request for Proposal (RFP) from interested power producing companies/solar developers for the allotment of 70 MW of Grid-Connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic projects to be implemented in Amguri Solar Park in the state […] 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
Cabinet Clears India-France Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the technical cooperation will cover joint research working groups, pilot projects, capacity building programs, study tour, case studies and the sharing of experience/expertise. The government has approved the deal signed between India and France to further strengthen the technical bilateral cooperation in new and renewable energy. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Issues Terms & Condition for Distributed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy If a project installed at consumer’s premises delivers excess electricity to the DISCOM, the DISCOM will procure such excess energy generated at the end of the settlement period at the rate of Rs 1/kWh. The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has issued its CSERC Regulation 2019 (terms and conditions for distributed solar projects in the […] Read more
NISE Opens Applications for Post of Project Engineer & Scientist Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The period of engagement shall be initially for a period of one year or till further orders whichever is earlier, during which the selected candidates will receive between ₹40,000-₹60,000 as remunerations per month. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is looking for […] Read more
NDMC Becomes First DISCOM in India with 100% Smart Metering Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL installs 50,000 smart meters enhancing consumer convenience and rationalizing electricity consumption in NDMC area The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), working under the Ministry of Power announced the completion of its project with the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). The project concluded with the replacement of 50,000 conventional electricity meters with smart meters in the […] Read more
Huawei Supplies 1500V Smart PV Soln for Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The plant is expected to be completed in October 2019. Power projects developer ACWA Power has chosen Huawei, as the sole supplier of inverters to integrate FusionSolar 1500V Smart PV Solution, including the SUN2000-90KTL string inverter and cutting edge FusionSolar Smart PV Management System in Saudi Arabia’s first large-scale ground-mounted PV plant. ACWA Power won […] Read more
Duke Energy’s Hamilton Solar Power Plant opens in Florida, providing more carbon-free energy for Sunshine State customers Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy today announced the completion and operation of its new 74.9-megawatt (MW) Hamilton Solar Power Plant in Jasper, Fla. The plant’s carbon-free power is enough to energize more than 20,000 homes at peak production. Across Duke Energy’s Florida service territory, the company’s 1.8 million customers — and the environment — are now benefiting from approximately 300,000 solar […] Read more
Renewable Sources Contribute Over 40% to Germany’s Public Net Electricity Generation in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on the production figures, solar energy showed the largest growth at 16 percent, ahead of wind energy with 5.4 percent growth. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have just released their annual assessment on the net electricity generation for Germany’s public power supply in 2018. Based on the production figures, […] Read more