Fraunhofer ISE Achieves Record Efficiency for Multi-Junction Solar Cell Updated On Tue, Jan 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the outstanding achievement is that the III-V layers were directly grown on the silicon. The researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) have achieved a new efficiency record of 22.3 percent for a multi-junction solar cell made of silicon and III-V semiconductor materials. Further, the outstanding achievement is that the […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sells 18 Mw Solar Project in Chile Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The transaction was closed in December 2018 and the Company expects to recognize the majority of the revenue from the sale of the projects. Canadian Solar has announced that it has completed the sale of its 18 MW portfolio of PMGD solar power projects in Chile to Sonnedix. The transaction was closed in December 2018 […] Read more
KERC Proposes Generic Tariff for Wind Projects at Rs 2.95/KWh Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy After finalizing the proposal and getting approvals, this will become the ceiling tariff for wind tenders in the state of Karnataka during the FY. Bringing uniformity to the wind power space in Karnataka, The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed the generic tariff for the year 2019-20 at Rs 2.95 per kilowatt hour. After finalizing […] Read more
POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Successfully Commissions 765kV D/C Line Between Vindhyachal–Jabalpur Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The PGCIL arm had secured the project through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB). POWERGRID Jabalpur Transmission Ltd, a 100 percent wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has successfully commissioned the 765kV Double Circuit Transmission line between Vindhyachal Pooling Station – Jabalpur Pooling Station. The PGCIL arm had secured the project […] Read more
EESL Inks Pact for Rs 500 Cr First Long-Term Rupee Loan Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab National Bank (PNB)-issued funds will be utilized by the company towards funding its capital expenditure for its flagship programmes including Street Lighting National Programme, Smart Meter National Programme, Solar Substation, and E-Mobility project. Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power, has raised its first […] Read more
Sungrow Supplies Turnkey Soln for 35 MW Malaysian Project Updated On Sat, Dec 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is known for the country’s first utility-scale PV plant which is equipped with smart monitoring system and set to address issues of energy shortage, efficiency and sustainability of Malaysia. One of the global leading inverter supplier for renewable, Sungrow has recently supplied a 35 MW solar project with it’s turnkey solution including Power […] Read more
New Jersey Moves to Phasing Out Solar Subsidies Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy At New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities’ board meeting, the Board adopted a rule beginning the process of phasing out the current program. The state of New Jersey in the USA is planning to reduce the financial burden by reducing the subsidies given for the development of solar power. The Solar Renewable Energy Certificate program […] Read more
35% Drop in Tariff After Commissioning Delay Updated On Fri, Dec 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Waaneep had entered into a power purchase agreement with APSPDCL at a tariff of Rs 5.76/kWh for a 25 MW solar power project. The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has given its nod to an amendment in the existing Power Purchase Agreement which was drafted by Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (APSPDCL). […] Read more
Kerala Issues Tender for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Wed, Dec 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed on Independent Power Producer (IPP) mode and the deadline for submission of the bid is February 1,2019. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has recently issued a tender for the development of 200 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Kerala. The project is to be developed on […] Read more