Indonesia, India & China Account for Almost 70% of Demand for Floating PV in ’22: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy A report released by Wood Mackenzie says that the global floating solar market is set to top 6 GW threshold by 2031. In a significant finding, the report adds that 15 countries are estimated to cross 500 MW of cumulative floating PV installations by 2031. These include China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam in the […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Issues Tender for 347 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has issued a tender for 347 MW of solar projects under PM KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Program. The project will be developed under RESCO Model. The last date for submission of bids is June 16, 2023. The successful bidder will look into the installation […] Read more
Elawan Energy, BW Ideol Partner for Multi-GW Floating Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Construction and Engineering firm BW Ideol has signed a head of terms with Spanish clean energy major Elawan Energy for the joint development of floating offshore wind pipeline off Spain and Portugal. The two firms have not yet declared the actual capacity of the wind energy project but have said that it will of multi-GW […] Read more
First Phase of Repsol, Ibereólica Chilean Solar Project Sees Installation of 76.8 MW Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The first phase of Repsol, Ibereólica Renovables initial joint solar project in Chile is now operational and has begun to provide electricity to the grid. The said project is a joint venture between Repsol and the Ibereólica Renovables Group. The Elena photovoltaic plant, a result of the JV, now boasts of 76.8 MW of installed […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for O&M of Solar Plants up to 50 MW Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has issued a tender for outsourcing its operation and maintenance of solar power plants up to 50 Megawatt (MW). The leading power producer of India has kept the closing date for the bid to June 29, 2023. The bidders can submit their bids by June 29, 2023. It […] Read more
Oriana Power Commissions 2.7 MW Solar Rooftop Project in Haryana Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar energy solution provider, Oriana Power, has commissioned a 2.7 MWp single rooftop solar power plant. The solar project has been established at the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in Panipat, Haryana. The said project is among the largest rooftop solar projects in the state. The rooftop solar plant was set up for Synthetic Rubber […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
RECPDCL Invites Bids for Empanelment of Tech Consultants for Solar PV Plants Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) invites bids from eligible bidders for consultancy service for “empanelment of technical consultants for undertaking project management consultancy services for setting up solar PV plants including floating solar, ground-mounted solar, rooftop solar, etc. at various locations across India for two years. The last date for submission of EOI […] Read more
