Pre-Bid Meeting For 2000 MW Solar Projects Tender Under CPSU-II Scheme Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for April 2, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification with the schedule for the pre-bid meeting for its 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power project tender (Tranche-1) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Phase-II Scheme (Government Producers Scheme). In order to discuss […] Read more
Renewable Push: India To Launch Transmission Line Tenders Worth $5 Billion Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to MNRE official, India will float Transmission line tenders worth $5 billion starting from June this year According to agency reports, India plans to launch $5 billion of transmission-line tenders in phases, beginning in June this year. The move is aimed to route a targeted 175 GW of power from renewable sources into the […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender For 7 MW Rooftop Solar Plants on Social and Institutional Buildings Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is March 28, 2019. The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has issued a tender inviting bid from eligible bidders for the implementation of 7 MW of grid-connected solar rooftop projects for social and institutional buildings in the state under the RESCO model. These rooftop projects will be developed […] Read more
Anesco Picks EDF Energy & Upside For Solar and Battery Farm Trading Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Energy will provide Anesco with a guaranteed minimum revenue to give income certainty. France-based EDF Energy in a partnership with technology partner Upside Energy has signed a deal with Anesco, one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies, to optimise a combined 16 MW of solar and battery assets at the Clayhill solar farm. This unique […] Read more
Quality Control of PV Plants with on-site Mobile PV Modules Test Laboratory Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Satish Pandey (Author), Basant Jain, Sandeep Jadhav and Preetha Pillai Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd Abstract- This paper explains the benefits of On-site mobile PV Test Laboratory developed in India by Mahindra Susten Pvt Ltd (MSPL) & launched in market in September-2017. This On-Site Mobile PV laboratory is the only one existing in India which can […] Read more
The Sunshine Sector’s Gender Challenge Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Why the solar sector needs to have more women As yet another International Women’s Day (IWD) came around on 8th March this year, the theme this year was ‘Balance for Better’- A balanced world is a better world. That got us thinking about the solar sector in India. The many industry conferences with their rare […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Venkatesh Dwivedi, Director (Projects), Energy Efficiency Services Limited Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL Working Towards Removing Various Hurdles to Facilitate E-Mobility Growth EESL has been working towards removing various hurdles to facilitate the growth of electric mobility in the country. With our approach of demand aggregation and bulk procurement, we have been able to contribute to addressing significant challenges like low demand, the high upfront cost of […] Read more
DERC Approves PSA Between SECI and Tata Power-DDL For Sale of 50 MW Wind Power Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved the Power Sale Agreement (PSA) between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) for the sale of 50 MW of wind power. The order was passed after TPDDL had petitioned the commission to approve the PSA and adopt a tariff […] Read more
In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
