Finally, some Solar action from Bihar as BREDA tenders out 250 MW Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bihar, a long term laggard in solar with barely a 100MW of operational solar installations in the state, is finally moving to change the status quo, it seems. The state’s nodal agency, Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has invited bids for setting up 250 MW of grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the state. […] Read more
PM Modi: Solar Powered Cochin Airport ‘Model’ for High-Energy Consumers Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy During his brief stopover visit on Saturday, Modi hailed the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) for being the world’s first fully solar-powered airport, a statement issued by the CIAL said here on Jun 10. Impressed by the fully solar-powered operations at the Cochin International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said it should be an […] Read more
Greece Launches Europe’s Second Renewable Hybrid Power Project Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Greek Island Ikaria became home to the second hybrid project in Europe after a long wait of more than 3 decades Greece’s Public Power Corp (PPC) has launched Europe’s second hybrid renewable energy park, combining wind and hydraulic power, on the island of Ikaria. The first hybrid plant was launched in 1983 on Kythnos […] Read more
Japan Shifts Focus to Nuclear and RE to Cut Carbon Emissions Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. The energy white paper, adopted by the Cabinet, said Japan faces […] Read more
RfS For Procurement of 500 MW Wind Power Issued in Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has issued an RfS, inviting bids from eligible parties for the purchase of 500 MW of wind power on a long-term contract from wind energy projects. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS), inviting bids from eligible parties for the purchase of 500 MW of wind […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Supply Modules For 2 Solar Projects Worth 500 MW in Spain Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has signed a module contract with Solarcentury to supply 500 MW modules to two projects ‘Cabrera’ and ‘Talayuela Solar’ in Spain. Canadian Solar one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has signed a module contract with the global solar power company Solarcentury to supply 500 MW modules to Solarcentury’s two projects […] Read more
MNRE Roots for Robots To Reduce Water Usage at Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to reduce water usage in solar plants, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked the states and the solar industry to “preferably” use robotic cleaning and other new technologies for cleaning solar panels. “The excess usage of water, sometimes, leads to wastage of the precious resource and it can […] Read more
NTPC Issues RfS For Supply of Power From 1 GW Solar Projects Under CPSU-II Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. has invited online bids from eligible bidders for selection of end users for the supply of power from 1 GW solar projects under CPSU-II. NTPC Ltd. has invited online bids from eligible bidders for selection of end users (Government Entities / CPSUs / State PSUs) for the supply of power from 1000 MW […] Read more
Energy Reforms Crucial For Re-elected Indian Govt: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Govt of India to meet its target of 275 GW from renewable energy sources by 2027. Although renewable energy installation has seen tremendous progress due to policy initiatives, further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Government of India to meet its ambitious target to […] Read more