Will the ban on ‘Blue Wafer Cell’ help in boosting the domestic solar manufacturing? Updated On Sat, Nov 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, government had imposed restrictions on the use of imported ‘blue wafer/ diffused silicon wafer’ for the manufacturing of solar PV cells, as such PV cells will not qualify under the category of domestically manufactured solar cells under various government schemes. Here’re some views and voices from the solar industry on its impact: Manish Aggarwal, […] Read more
MNRE Invites Bids for Publication of its ‘Akshay Urja’ Magazine Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a tender inviting sealed bids from reputed organisations located within Delhi and NCR, for the publication of its bi-monthly magazine ‘Akshay Urja’ in electronic format. As per the tender document, the magazine will be published both in Hindi and English separately in e-book format. Initially, it […] Read more
Solar Inverters Ready For the Spotlight Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy For most people, thinking of solar usually brings to mind solar panels, the distinctive signature of solar energy. But this story takes a look at another critical part of the solar chain, the inverters. These devices, tasked with the job of converting DC power to AC and more, have been largely taken for granted, even […] Read more
Acciona to Supply 173 GWh Renewable Electricity to Vidrala in Portugal Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona has signed a contract with Vidrala to supply renewable electricity to its 2 glass container plants in Portugal, for an estimated capacity of 173 GWh Acciona has signed a contract with the Vidrala group to supply electricity of renewable origin in 2020 to its two glass container plants in Portugal, for an estimated volume […] Read more
SECI Issues Amendments for 1.95 MW Solar Tender for Lakshadweep Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued amendments for its tender seeking solar power developers for setting up of 1.95 MW solar energy plant in Lakshadweep Islands with BESS. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued amendments for its tender seeking solar power developers for setting up of a 1.95 MW solar energy plant in Lakshadweep Islands. […] Read more
MG and Fortum Install First Public Fast Charging Station in Gurugram Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy MG Motor India and Fortum have unveiled the first 50 kW DC charging station at MG’s flagship showroom at Gurugram. Underlining its commitment towards catalysing an EV revolution, MG (Morris Garages) Motor India and Fortum Charge & Drive India have unveiled the first 50 kW DC charging station at MG’s flagship showroom at Gurugram. The […] Read more
NTPC Seeking O&M Service Providers for 15 MW Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC is seeking an operation and maintenance service provider for the firm’s 15 MW solar power project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Limited has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for the firms 15 MW solar power project in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. The scope of work […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Drops Move to Introduce 350 Electric Buses Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has dropped the move to introduce 350 electric buses in the state, on the directions of the state Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has dropped the move to introduce 350 electric buses in the state. On the directions of the state Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, […] Read more
Inoperative Sewage Treatment Plants set to be Solar Powered in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inoperative sewage and water treatment plants in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with solar power systems According to new information made available by state officials, inoperative and defunct sewage and water treatment plants (STPs/ WTPs) in nearly 170 municipalities across Gujarat are expected to be powered up again with the help of solar power systems. […] Read more
