NLC India to build 5 MW Floating Solar PV Plant in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mining and power firm NLC India will be setting up a 5 MW floating solar PV plant as part of 50MW solar deployment on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands NLC India Ltd is in the process of setting up Solar PV Power Plants in Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the tune of 50 MW. Out […] Read more
Floating Solar Panels Market Size to Reach USD 2.70 Billion by 2025 Grand View Research Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Grand View Research expects the floating solar panel technology to foresee abundant growth over the forecast period on account of rapid demand primarily in Asia Pacific. Rising installations in China and Japan coupled with upcoming commercial projects in India is likely to fuel growth over the projected period. According to a new report by Grand […] Read more
Waaree Energies partners with 4CSolar to expand floating solar PV market in India Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar panel manufacturer Waaree Energies has announced a strategic partnership with 4CSolar, making its entry into floating solar PV market. “Waaree Energies announces a strategic partnership with 4CSolar- a proven technology solutions provider based in California specializing in floating solar arrays,” the company said in a statement. This strategic tie-up will enable Waaree Energies and […] Read more
India planning to build large-scale floating solar power projects Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the huge target of adding 40 GW of rooftop solar power capacity by March 2022 turning out to be more difficult, the Government of India has started looking at other unconventional options to expand the solar power capacity base in the country. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has agreed to a […] Read more
Koyna’s Dam to get floating solar panels to generate 600MW power Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy A proposal to set up floating solar panels on a surface area of 891 square kilometres on Koyna dam has been cleared. It will be used for solar power generation. The primary survey for the dam has been completed and the next stage of planning is currently underway. Departments like water resources, transmission, and renewable […] Read more
Chandigarh gets Floating Solar Power Plant with Dual-axis Tracking Technology Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A 10kw peak (kWp) of floating solar power plant pilot- the peak power has been commissioned at Dhanas Lake amid efforts by the government to flourish Chandigarh as a solar city. The Peak Power floating solar plant has been engineered to supply power to fountains at the lake for aeration. The USP of the plant […] Read more
MNRE collaborates with KfW for floating solar projects in Maharashtra and Kerala Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with Germany-based development bank KfW to set up two floating solar PV plants in the Maharashtra and Kerala. MNRE recently conducted a study to assess the potential of floating solar power in the country. Both the plants are estimated to cost around USD 46.15 million. “The KfW-funded […] Read more
NTPC is readying its 5 kWp floating solar PV plant Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC is readying its 5 kWp floating solar photovoltaic power project at the Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project, Kayamkulam. Bidding for design, supply, testing and commissioning of 5kwp floating solar PV plant with 5kwp ground mounted solar PV plant started last year in November. Both the projects of 5kwp floating solar PV plant and […] Read more
Five Football Size Floating Solar Project to aid Brazil’s Electricity Crisis Updated On Mon, Mar 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Acclaimed as an environmental crime, Balbina dam today merely generates electricity. Located near the equator line some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the Amazonian city of Manaus, the dam once deluged a section of the Amazon rainforest. Today, this huge artificial lake is been eyed conducive for a revolutionary floating solar panels project. Built during Brazil’s 1964-1985 […] Read more
