NTPC Subsidiary Commissions 50 MW Solar Project in Kerala Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has announced that its subsidiary – THDC India has begun commercial operation of its maiden solar power project in Kerala NTPC Ltd has announced that its subsidiary – THDC India has successfully commissioned its maiden solar power project in the state of Kerala, and has begun its commercial operation. In a corporate filing, […] Read more
Canadian Solar Breaks Ground on 300 MW Solar Plus 561 MWh Storage Project in California Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, completed the sale of the Slate project to Goldman Sachs Renewable Power (GSRP). The project is a 300 MWac solar plus 140.25 MW / 561 MWh storage project located in Kings County, California, and has commenced construction. Canadian Solar’s majority-owned energy storage subsidiary, System Solutions and […] Read more
NTPC Seeking Developers for 190 MW Solar Project in Nokh Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW solar project at the Nokh Solar Park in Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders, for the selection of solar power developers for setting up a 190 MW grid-connected solar PV power project at […] Read more
Vikram Solar Expands Retail Footprint; Enters Chhattisgarh Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the expansion of its retail footprint with the entry into Raipur, Chhattisgarh, tying up with Express Tradecom. Vikram Solar, a leading module manufacturers and prominent EPC and rooftop solar solutions provider has announced the expansion of its retail footprint with the entry into Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The company tied up with Express […] Read more
LONGi wins RETC “High Achievers” award for outstanding module performance Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US Renewable Energy Testing Center (RETC) has released its “Photovoltaic Module Index Report” (PVMI) for 2020. Having won a “High Achievers” award in 2019, LONGi has once again carried off the award for outstanding performance following comprehensive evaluation of global photovoltaic modules by RETC. LONGi’s performance in three indicators of reliability, performance and quality […] Read more
Policies & Incentives Needed to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing: Saibaba Vutukuri, Vikram Solar Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO of Vikram Solar, has said the domestic solar industry needs a comprehensive policy framework to boost manufacturing. As the industry awaits the Union Budget, Saibaba Vutukuri, CEO of Vikram Solar, has said that he believes there is an immediate need to build a robust eco-system for indigenous solar manufacturing and making it […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Saving Your Rooftop PV Plant From a Lighting Strike Updated On Sat, Jan 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Residential PV systems are generally installed on the rooftop of residential buildings, with a large metal surface area, higher distance from the ground and exposed location. That makes these PV systems a possible target for lightning during thunderstorms. Thus, having good lightning protection and grounding becomes key to avoid any incidents that could cause […] Read more