Manildra Solar Farm reaches financial close: First Solar Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Manildra Solar Farm will take First Solar’s installed capacity in Australia to more than 400MWAC when it is complete in 2018 First Solar has announced that financial close has been reached for the 48.5 MW Manildra Solar Farm in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. First Solar will leverage its expertise in utility-scale solar development […] Read more
Piyush Goyal reiterates India’s commitments to combat Climate Change at the ‘World Conference on Environment 2017’ Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal noted that the largest loss experienced due to climate change is to the poorest and the underprivileged section of the society Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal, addressing an august gathering at the ‘World Conference on Environment 2017’ said that such conferences are […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs in India Have Plunged by 73 Percent Since 2010 Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Since 2010, India’s solar power tariff rate has been reduced to record low, especially in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park. India’s solar sector recently reached record low tariff levels in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. India was one of the first countries to […] Read more
Panasonic Introduces Three New Photovoltaic Module HIT Solar Panels for Residential Installation Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy New Photovoltaic Module N320K, N315K and N310K models are the latest additions to Panasonic’s line of high-efficiency solar panels designed for residential applications. Panasonic Eco Solutions North America has introduced three new Photovoltaic Module HIT- the N320K, N315K and N310K. These new solar panels are able to produce 320, 315, and 310 watts of power, […] Read more
NTPC is in Process of Installing Integrated Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant at its Dadri Unit Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Not only NTPC will install Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant, but the Dadri unit in association with NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance uses robotic dry cleaning of solar panels. National Thermal Power Corporation unit at Dadri is under process for the installation of Integrated Solar Thermal Hybrid Plant (ISTHP). As reported to TOI, the plant will […] Read more
NTPC commissions 20MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “With this, the commissioned capacity of Bhadla Solar Power Project, NTPC and NTPC group, has become 205 MW, 41,927 MW and 48,893 MW respectively” NTPC has announced that it has commissioned 20 megawatt (MW) of Bhadla Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. “We wish to inform that 20 MW of Bhadla Solar Power Project has been […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh to See Rise in the Installation of Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency has given approval for the installation of solar panels around the Allahabad districts. The Allahabad is fast emerging as a solar energy hub. The clearance approved by UPNEDA (Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Agency) instructs different institutions of the district suitable for the installation of solar panels. […] Read more
Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
