Can Giant Floating Solar On Oceans Work? Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A lot has been said and done about floating solar plants – an emerging technology in which a customised solar photovoltaic (PV) system is placed directly on top of a body of water. Over the past half a decade, floating solar farms have gained popularity, particularly in countries with high population density and competing uses […] Read more
NTPC, HPCL Sign Deal To Develop Renewable Energy Together Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) in New Delhi for development of renewable energy based power projects to tap business opportunities in renewable energy and supply of 400 MW round the clock renewable power for requirements of HPCL. The official statement of the […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
Welspun India Takes 26% Stake in Clean Max Thanos for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Welspun India Limited has announced that the firm has acquired 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Thanos (CTPL) in order to obtain renewable energy under a captive structure. Welspun said that the acquisition would cost the firm Rs 3.80 crore. Welspun India said in an exchange filing that the textile major has entered into […] Read more
Nepal Invites Tenders for 100 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the state-owned power utility, has invited bids for the selection of independent power producers (IPPs) for the development of 100 MW of grid-connected solar PV capacity. These projects will come up at 16 designated sites in the Himalayan country. According to the notification, the last day for the players to submit […] Read more
Solar Inverter Firm GoodWe Signs Deal for 50 MW RE Project in Pakistan Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese firms are showing a fresh deal of commitment for the development of renewable energy projects as the South Asian country is facing its economic hardships and acute power generation challenges. According to reports, GoodWe, which claims to be leading smart energy solution providers based out of China, is bullish about boosting renewable energy in […] Read more
Walla Walla Solar Farm Helps Australia’s GRS Seal Year with Almost 2 GW Pipeline at Hometurf Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Australia’s largest EPC firm GRS, a part of Gransolar Group, has entered into an agreement with renewable energy Independent Power Producer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia (FRV Australia) to build the Walla Walla solar plant. The plant, which is to come up in New South Wales, will boast of a capacity of 300 MWac. Walla Walla […] Read more
RVUNL Invites Bids for 810 MW STU Connected Solar Tender for RVUN Park, Bikaner Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy To establish 810 MW of state transmission utility-connected solar power projects in RVUNL’s Ultra Mega Solar Park in Bikaner, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (RVUNL) has requested bids from solar project developers. These projects will be built-own-operate projects. November saw the release of the tender, however, it was quickly withdrawn. The bids must be submitted […] Read more
Punjab Govt Grants Rs 60 Crore To Power Piped Water With Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Punjab government has approved the spending of Rs 60.50 crore to develop solar energy systems for rural piped water delivery schemes in the state, reducing annual electricity costs by Rs 8–9 crore. With a total installed capacity of 8.698 MW, solar energy plants based on net metering would be erected at 970 rural water […] Read more
