SECI Invites EoI to Explore Market for Domestically-produced PV Modules Updated On Tue, Dec 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy To assess the availability of domestically produced modules with respect to commercial parameters, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from interested bidders for the supply of photovoltaic modules and cells manufactured in India for the delivery period of FY23-24. The deadline to respond to this EoI is January 21, 2022, […] Read more
EV Charging Stations With Rooftop Solar More Economical: Report Updated On Fri, Dec 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aiming to demonstrate the concept of using a clean source of energy (solar) for charging Electric Vehicles (EVs), a new report has shown that electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) with solar rooftop photovoltaic (SRTPV) facility are economically more viable than those with grid. “The mismatch between solar energy generation and consumption (from charging) can be […] Read more
US Air Force Paves the Way for Space-based Solar Power Updated On Thu, Dec 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Northrop Grumman have successfully conducted the first end-to-end demonstration of key hardware for the Arachne flight experiment. As part of the ground demonstration, novel components for the “sandwich tile” were used to successfully convert solar energy to radio frequency (RF), a development that seeks to pave the way […] Read more
The Influence Of Winter On Solar PV Systems And Related O&M Considerations Updated On Mon, Dec 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Winter is well and truly on its way for the northern hemisphere with temperatures beginning to fall and already reaching freezing point in some regions. According to forecasts there will be prolonged periods of icy and snowy weather in Europe on its way. So, what are the specific effects of winter on the operation […] Read more
WBPDCL Issues Tender For 8 MW Solar Projects in Durgapur Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has issued an e-tender cum reverse auction for the development of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected solar PV plants situated in Durgapur, West Bengal. The full scope of the project includes the design, engineering, manufacture/procurement, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic […] Read more
Stanford Scientists Create New Material for Thin, Lightweight Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A race is on in solar engineering to create almost impossibly-thin, flexible solar panels. Engineers imagine them used in mobile applications, from self-powered wearable devices and sensors to lightweight aircraft and electric vehicles. Against that backdrop, researchers at Stanford University have achieved record efficiencies in a promising group of photovoltaic materials, writes Andrew Myers in […] Read more
Ayana Renewable Acquires 250MW Solar Assets from ACME in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Private Ltd will divest 100% equity stake in its 250 MWac solar PV power plants, located in Rajasthan, to Bengaluru-based renewable energy platform Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd, following the signing of a new deal between the two companies. With this transaction with ACME, Ayana, which is majority controlled by the National […] Read more
Cochin Airport Expands Agrivoltaic Farming to 20 acres in its Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has scaled up its agrivoltaic farming to 20 acres. Agricultural photovoltaic (Agri-PV), also known as agrivoltaic or agri-photovoltaic, is an evolving practice in sustainable development that combines the production of food and energy. The land is used for both agriculture and solar power generation at the same time. ‘Experiments’ […] Read more
MPC Energy Solutions Joins Leclanché For Battery Project In Caribbean Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Netherlands based MPC Energy Solutions (MPCES) has partnered with Leclanché, the Swiss maker of energy storage solutions to build the previously announced 35.7 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) and 18.2 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project designed with Leclanché Energy Management Software (L-EMS) in St. Kitts’ Basseterre Valley, next to the capital city of Basseterre. The project requires about US$ […] Read more
