Philippines Switches on its First Hybrid Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The first floating solar power project in the Philippines was recently switched on by Ocean Sun, a leading solar energy company based in Norway. The Philippines first 200 kW floating solar power project by Ocean Sun, a leading solar energy company based in Norway, was recently switched on. The joint project is part of the partnership between Ocean Sun […] Read more
BHEL Bags Rs 100 cr EPC Order for 25 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has won an order for setting up a 25 MW floating solar power plant on EPC basis, at Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh from NTPC Ltd. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won an order for setting up a 25 MW floating solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plant on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis, at […] Read more
Singapore Floats Tender for 50 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Public Utilities Board of Singapore has invited bids from eligible parties for the development of a 50 MW floating solar plant on the Tangeh Reservoir. The Public Utilities Board of Singapore (PUB), the country’s national water agency has invited bids from eligible parties for the development of a 50 MW floating solar plant on […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 20 MW Floating Solar Projects in Lakshadweep Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI extends the bid submission deadline for setting up of 20 MW floating solar plants with associated 60 MWh BESS at Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for setting up of 20 MW floating solar PV power plants with associated 60 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […] Read more
BHEL Floats Tender for 5 MW Floating Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender setting up of a 5 MW floating solar plant for the West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL). Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer has issued a tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of a 5 MW grid-connected floating solar PV […] Read more
Maharashtra to Get Floating Solar Plants Worth 500 MW on 4 Dams Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants in four dams. Maharashtra is all set to get floating solar power generation plants in four dams, state Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan told the Legislative Council. In a written reply to a question raised by NCP MLC Hemant Takle, Mahajan stated the backwater of Wardha, Bebala, […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc’s Pilot Floating Solar Plant Expected in 2-3 Months Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hindustan Zinc, a group firm of the Vedanta Group, is close to achieving commissioning on its very first floating solar power plant. In an investor brief, the Vedanta said it is focussing on renewable energy and its group firm Hindustan Zinc plans its “first pilot floating solar to be completed in next 2-3 months.” The plant will […] Read more
World Bank Report on Where Sun Meets Water : Floating Solar Market Report Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating solar PV installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. […] Read more
RfP For Consultants To Develop Floating Solar Plants in Arabian Gulf Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued an RfP for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The RfP has been […] Read more
