India’s solar capacity addition to remain strong (7-7.5 GW) in FY 2018 backed by project pipeline: ICRA Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s wind power capacity addition in the current fiscal will depend on bidding plans of utilities, while that of solar power will remain strong at 7- 7.5 GW, credit rating firm Icra said today. The renewable energy (RE) sector reported a record capacity addition of over 11 GW in FY2017, an increase of around 60% […] Read more
Trina Solar receives order for 20MW DUOMAX twin, a bifacial module built with PERC and dual glass technology Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Trina Solar supplied 20MW of its DUOMAX twin (72 cells), with a power output ranging from 340-350W to a project located in Golmud, Qinghai (“Project”). The shipment was completed on 20 April, 2017. Trina Solar Limited has announced a 20MW module supply contract for its newly launched product DUOMAX twin, a bifacial module built with PERC and dual glass technology. […] Read more
WorldWater & Solar Technologies to incorporate Nephros ultrafilters into its solar powered drinking water systems Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nephros ultrafilters will be incorporated into the drinking water systems of WorldWater to block potentially harmful waterborne bacteria and viruses, providing additional reassurance to end users. WorldWater & Solar Technologies and Nephros, a commercial stage medical device company that develops and sells high performance liquid purification ultrafilters, has announced that they have signed a partnership […] Read more
CERC Proposes Levelized Generic Tariff for Select Renewables Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed a new levelized generic tariff for selected renewable and project specific for solar PV. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed a new levelized generic tariff for the purchase of electricity from small hydro projects, biomass with Rankine cycle, non-fossil fuel based co-generation, biomass gasifier and biogas based […] Read more
Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
Ingot Carving the Future Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Silicon is the most abundant solid element on earth; it makes up more than 25% of the earth’s crust. However, it rarely occurs in elemental form, virtually all of it is existing as compounds. Solar cells are made from silicon boules, polycrystalline structures that have the atomic structure of a single crystal. The most commonly […] Read more
Technique Solaire Commissions 5.5MW Solar Power Plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5.5MWp solar power plant has been commissioned with an estimated investment of approximately $4.3 million and will provide energy to the 13,500 inhabitants in Uttarakhand. Technique Solaire commissioned its first project in India, in the state of Uttarakhand. The solar power plant, with a total power of 5.5 MWp, was awarded a state tender […] Read more
Tata Cleantech Capital is eyeing at growing its asset book to around Rs 5,500 crore by fiscal 2019 Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tata Cleantech Capital (TCCL), a joint venture between Tata Capital and International Finance Corporation, currently has an asset/loan book size of Rs 2,400 crore . Tata Cleantech Capital (TCCL) is reportedly looking at growing its asset book to around Rs 5,500 crore by fiscal 2019, with nearly USD 120 billion debt funds expected to flow […] Read more
Scatec Solar and partners sign Power Purchase Agreements for 400 MW Solar PV Plants in Egypt Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in Ben Ban area near Aswan in Upper Egypt, the 400 MW Solar PV plants are expected to generate about 870 GWh of solar power per year. Scatec Solar and partners have signed 25-year Power Purchase Agreements for delivery of electricity from six solar PV plants totaling 400 MW (DC) with the Government of […] Read more