MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
Pre-Bid Notification For 2000 MW Solar Tender Under Ph-II of CPSU Scheme Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The projects will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. And, the power generated from these projects shall be solely used for self-use or use by Government/Government entities. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a second notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power project tender (Tranche-1) […] Read more
Global Storage Market Predicted to Reach 158 GWh by 2024: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy storage market will expand 13-fold by 2024, according to new research from consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. According to the report, ‘Global energy storage outlook 2019: 2018 year-in-review and outlook to 2024’, energy storage has been creeping into decarbonising markets over the past 5 years. Commenting on the report, Ravi Manghani, Research Director, said, […] Read more
NHPC Seeks EPC Contractors For 40 MW Solar Plant in Odisha Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has issued tender seeking bids from EPC contractors for the deployment of 40 MW of grid-connected solar power project at Ladeihil village in Ganjam district of Odisha. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, […] Read more
MNRE HQ Building To Use Solar Energy & Become Net-Zero Energy Complex Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located in Delhi, right opposite the premises which the ministry presently occupies in the CGO Complex here. To promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has conceptualised a “net-zero energy complex” for its new headquarters in New Delhi. The Akshay Urja Bhawan will be located […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Commissions Rooftop Solar Projects Over 3 MW in Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In Telangana, the scheme provides for government offices to switch to solar power at zero capital costs, and avail electricity at a flat rate of Rs 3.14/unit for 25 years. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading distributed solar rooftop energy company, has announced the commissioning of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 3116 […] Read more
Second Deadline Extension For SECI’s 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission has been extended from April 11, 2019, to April 16, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/union territories of India under RESCO/CAPEX model. The last […] Read more
Jolywood and Imec Achieve Record 23.2% with Bifacial n-PERT Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The result was certified by the solar cells laboratory at the calibration and test center of Germany’s Institute for Solar Energy Research. Belgian micro and nano-electronic research center Imec, has announced that its n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells developed with Chinese bifacial solar panel maker Jolywood have reached a certified and […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more