SolarReserve to Get US’ $2 Mn SETO Award to Advance CSP Research Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company was selected as a part of the Energy Department’s FY2018 SETO funding program, an effort to invest in new projects that will lower solar electricity costs and support a growing solar workforce. Solar power projects developer SolarReserve was selected to receive a USD 2 million award from the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies […] Read more
Delhi Power Minister Launches BSES’ Solar City Initiative Phase-2 Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The BSES said in a statement that, this phase, which will cover the Shakur Basti area, follows the success of the first phase started by the company in Dwarka where around 100 housing societies and apartment complexes have signed up for the initiative. The second phase of Delhi power distribution company BSES’ Solar City Initiative […] Read more
Results of E-Bidding and E-RA for 1200 mw ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-v) Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Selection of 1200 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-V) (RfS No: SECI/C&P/WPD/1200MW/T5/RfS/022018 dated 30.06.2018) After Technical Bid Opening After e-Reverse Auction (held on 25.09.2018) Sl. No. Bidder’s Name Capacity (MW) Bidder’s Name Bidder’s Quantity (MW) Tariff (INR/kWh) Awarded capacity (MW) 1 Alfanar Company 300 Torrent Power Limited 115 2.76 […] Read more
Amendment – 4 : RFB for 160 mw Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant with Bess at Ramagiri, AP, India Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Employer: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), New Delhi, India Project: Innovation in Solar Power and Hybrid Technologies Project Contract title: Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant with BESS including 10 Years Plant O&M under International competitive bidding at Ramagiri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India RFB […] Read more
Trina’s 400W+ Solar Modules May Prove to be Boon for Cities with Lesser Space Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy These 400W+ solar modules, based on half-cut multi-busbar technology, will be helpful in significantly increasing the power density as compared existing technologies. In today’s scenario where many hi-tech cities across the world are dealing with scarcity of land, Chinese solar giant Trina Solar’s R&D team is currently working on developing a 400 watt-plus (400W+) modules […] Read more
JA Solar Gets BIS Certification in India Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy After a long test and strict audit, on its poly modules and mono PERC products, the company has recently received BIS certification. Shanghai-based high-performance solar power products maker JA Solar has received the certification for its photovoltaic (PV) modules from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). After a long test and strict audit, on its […] Read more
Afghanistan Issues 5MW Hybrid Solar Tender for Ghor Province Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of this hybrid solar project includes the contract – design, supply, and installation of the plant. The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan (MEW) has issued a tender for the 5MW Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant at Ghor Province, located in the central part of the country. The scope of this hybrid […] Read more
Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
