Revolutionizing Solar Energy Integration: The MARS Project and Electric Grids Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A new era of energy systems dominated by green and renewable solar power is approaching. As the transition comes to fruition, it’s important to understand the type of current the grids use – Alternating Current (AC) – and to ensure solar integration without much hassle. Despite its benefits, solar energy involves a complex and lengthy […] Read more
Ministry of Home Affairs Issues Tender for 13 Off-Grid Solar Plants Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a tender for the supply of 13 off-grid solar photovoltaic power plants. The solar power plants are to be set up in Central Armed Police Forces (Indo Tibetan Border Police). The date on which bids open is 23.01.2023 at 16.30 while the bid closes on 23.01.2023 at 16.00. […] Read more
India & UAE to Seal Agreement on Linking Grid for Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s Minister of New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh has revealed that India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are on their way to enter into a “major agreement”. The cooperation between the two countries concerns the interlinking of renewable energy. He did not give out details about the timeline and added that the […] Read more
REIL Issues Tender for 50 MWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Electronics And Instruments Limited has issued a tender for 50 MWp grid connected roof top and small ground mounted solar power plants for government buildings in different states/ union territories of india under RESCO model. The tender fee is INR 25,000 and the contract will be on turnkey basis. The bid opening date is […] Read more
German Institution DEG Funds Solar Micro-Grids Development in Nigeria Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Investment is picking up in Africa and the developed world seems to be making efforts to ensure that the continent is not bereft of access to green energy. The ace development finance institution of Germany, Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), is now funding the USA-based Husk Power Systems with $750,000 to build eight community solar […] Read more
Kenya’s State-Owned Utility Ken-Gen to Add 3000 MW RE to National Grid in Decade Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen), which is a power utility owned by the State, has revealed that it has planned 3000 MW of renewable energy to the national over the span of the decade. Currently, KenGen has an installed capacity of 1,904 MW. It will look into tapping another 10,000 MW of clean energy. “The […] Read more
SECI Issues RFS for Vendors for Off-Grid Solar Pumping Systems with 1-10 HP Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Central Public Sector Undertaking dedicated to the solar energy sector, has issued an RFS for selection of vendors under Component-B of PM-KUSUM Scheme of MNRE. This particular component looks at “installation of 20 lakh standalone solar powered agriculture pumps” and “CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or […] Read more
CERC Puts Cap of Rs 12 per kWh on Normal Rate of Charges for Grid Deviations Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has indicated irregularities with reference to adherence of DSM Regulations (Deviation Settlement Mechanism), 2022. The regulatory body has pointed that grid connected entities are showing a tendency to overschedule in order to avoid payment of deviation charge for overwithdrawal or under-injection. Consequently, the system frequency has remained high for […] Read more
SJVN Floats 100 MW O&M Tender for Grid-Connected Solar Plant In Gujarat Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Green Energy has floated a tender for a 100 MW(AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant with the balance of the system package including three (03) years of comprehensive operation & maintenance (O&M) at Goliwada, District Patan, Gujarat. PSU firms have shown a marked preference for outsourcing O&M of large solar […] Read more
