Solar PV Sources Emit More CO2 Than Geothermal : Study Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research has revealed that Solar PV cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. New research published in the journal Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources has revealed that Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. According to […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Government Planning for 10 GW Solar Project Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up a solar project with an installed capacity of 10 GW to meet the increasing demand for power in the agricultural sector The state government of Andhra Pradesh is planning to set up a mega solar power project with an installed capacity of 10 GW in order to meet the increasing demand for power and […] Read more
ITI Limited to Invest Rs 150 Cr to Boost Solar Panel Capacity Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy ITI Limited has announced its plans to invest around Rs 150 crore to scale up its solar panel manufacturing capacity to 90 MW in the next fiscal. Public sector electronics and telecom equipment manufacturer ITI Limited has announced its plans to invest around Rs 150 crore to scale up its solar panel manufacturing capacity to 90 MW in […] Read more
EBRD Agrees €50 Mn Financial Guarantee for Renewables in EU Neighbourhood Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD and the EU have agreed on EUR 50 million in financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment in renewables in the EU Southern Neighbourhood The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a new EUR 50 million programme of financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment […] Read more
EQT and Temasek set up Renewable Energy JV ‘O2 Power’ in India Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EQT Infrastructure IV fund and Temasek have announced the establishment of O2 Power, a renewable energy platform in India. The EQT Infrastructure IV fund and Singapore’s Temasek have announced the establishment of O2 Power, a renewable energy platform in India. O2 Power will target over four gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across solar and […] Read more
Tripura Tenders for Solarisation of 1300 Pumps Under KUSUM Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy TREDA has issued a tender for the solarisation of 1300 grid-connected 2 HP agriculture pumps in Tripura on a turn-key basis under the PM-KUSUM programme. The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) has issued a tender for the solarisation of 1300 grid-connected 2 HP agriculture pumps in Tripura on a turn-key basis under the PM-KUSUM […] Read more
NISE to Organise Skill Development Prog on Solar PV System Design Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is organizing its 23rd skill development program on solar photovoltaic (PV) system design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” software with cost economics and policies. This is a five day training programme which will commence from February 03, 2020 and will end on February 07, 2020. The motive behind the […] Read more
CERC Order Against Avaada Energy in 100MW Project Leaves Key Issues hanging Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week, in an order dated January 13th , 2019 the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled against Avaada Energy in a petition it had brought against SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). The order, while dismissing a plea by Avaada to stay the cancellation of a PSA (Power Sales Agreement) it had with SECI […] Read more
Adani & Azure Winners in SECI’s Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Updated On Sat, Jan 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy and Azure Power have emerged as the successful bidders in SECI’s first manufacturing-linked solar tender Adani Green Energy and Azure Power have emerged as successful bidders in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) first manufacturing-linked solar tender, a top government official has confirmed. Adani has bid for 1.5 GW solar cell manufacturing capacity and 6 GW generation capacity, MNRE Secretary […] Read more
