Data Centers, EV To Raise US Power Demand To 300 TWh: Report Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Rystad Energy in its recent research report found that the total US electricity demand has remained relatively stable at around 4,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) since 2010. But as electrification accelerates, that’s about to change as the report accredits this growth to the build-out of data centers which can support more widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). […] Read more
L&T Wins 185MW Solar Plus 254 MWh Storage Project In Bihar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) recently won an order to build a grid-connected 185MW Solar PV plant. The order entails solar power plants with a 254 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) having multitudes of MWh capacity in Kajra in Lakshisarai district in Bihar. This is expected to […] Read more
JREDA Seeks Maintenance Partners For Rooftop Solar Projects On Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender seeking Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMCO) partners for the rooftop solar projects installed onto the government buildings in the state. The state nodal agency has issued the tender seeking their services for five years on a rate contract basis. JREDA said that these bidders need […] Read more
MNRE Releases Rules For Solar Module, Inverter Enlistment Under PM Surya Ghar Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government introduced the PM-Surya Ghar Yojna this year to boost rooftop solar adoption. In tandem, it established eligibility criteria for solar module enlistment under the same initiative. The key criteria included, The policy set laid down that the module must be enlisted as a star rating of a minimum of three stars under star […] Read more
Smarter E AWARD – Photovoltaics Category 2024 Winners Announced Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Smarter E AWARD 2024 has been announced, celebrating a new set of winners who are transforming the dynamics of energy and mobility through their innovative products and solutions. The Smarter E AWARD seeks to honour concepts and technologies that contribute to a 24/7 renewable energy supply. The award encompasses five categories: Photovoltaics, Energy Storage, […] Read more
News Briefs June 21- Nextracker, Sembcorp, German Solar Target Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Nextracker Acquires Ojjio US solar tracker firm Nextracker has acquired Ojjo Inc., a leading foundations business in the solar power sector. This strategic move will allow Nextracker to providing comprehensive system solutions. According to Dan Shugar, Nextracker CEO, Optimization of the foundations and solar trackers enables customers to meet or exceed project-level LCOE targets while […] Read more
Top 5 Non-Chinese Solar Inverter Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy A Solar inverter is one of the crucial components of solar panel systems, which converts the direct current (DC) generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC), which is suitable for powering household appliances, businesses, and the electrical grid. Needless to say, the solar inverter market growth is analogous to the growth of solar power […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Issues Tender Seeking EPC Contractors For Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Power Generation (MAHAGENCO) recently released a tender inviting bids under two systems, technical/commercial and price bid. The MAHAGENCO seeks bidders to select EPC contractors for the design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 65 MWAC capacity crystalline solar PV technology. The project is located in a village in Lakhmapur, Taluka in Chandrapur […] Read more
Low Solar Prices In China-The Indian Perspective Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Spending time at SNEC PV last week at Shanghai in China, one couldn’t help but wonder about the end game as far as current low solar prices go. For starters, despite the stubbornness of the Indian government when it comes to offering a friendly, or even reciprocal approach to the Chinese, that is still missing […] Read more
