CEL Tenders for Solar Power Evacuation in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has issued a tender for the commissioning of solar power evacuation infrastructure in the state of Maharashtra. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of solar power evacuation infrastructure in the state of Maharashtra. The Scope of work for the selected bidders will include the […] Read more
Will the ban on ‘Blue Wafer Cell’ help in boosting the domestic solar manufacturing? Updated On Sat, Nov 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Recently, government had imposed restrictions on the use of imported ‘blue wafer/ diffused silicon wafer’ for the manufacturing of solar PV cells, as such PV cells will not qualify under the category of domestically manufactured solar cells under various government schemes. Here’re some views and voices from the solar industry on its impact: Manish Aggarwal, […] Read more
Uttarakhand to Empanel Bidders for 10 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPCL has issued an EoI for the empanelment of vendors for grid-connected rooftop solar power projects ranging in capacity between 1 kW-500 kW in Uttarakhand The Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the rate contract and empanelment of eligible bidders and vendors for grid-connected rooftop solar power projects […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Domestically Manufactured Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. In a major decision that is likely to give a further boost to domestic manufacturing of solar cells in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. It may […] Read more
Crisil Report on India’s Flagging Renewables Drive Draws Strong Rebuttal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Less than 4 days after reports first appeared in the media, including this one on Saur Energy, that used a CRISIL report to pan India’s renewables drive, comes a strong rebuttal from the Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The denial, worded in strong terms and with more than a little data, […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Development of Decentralised Solar Plants Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar energy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar power plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar […] Read more
REI 2019: Spowdi Unveils Ingenious Zero-Emission Water Distribution System Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sweden-based tech startup Spowdi has unveiled its zero-emission water distribution system, the Spowdi 1.0, at the ongoing REI Expo 2019. Sweden-based tech startup Spowdi has unveiled its creation, the zero-emission water distribution system the Spowdi 1.0, at the ongoing Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2019. The system consists of a Power Management Box (PMB), which […] Read more
