MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Growatt Debuts Latest Inverters at Global Trade Shows Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Growatt is showcasing its latest residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) inverters in a series of global trade show events. Growatt, a global leader in inverter technology based out of China, is showcasing its latest residential inverter, Growatt MIN 2.5-6k TL-X and its commercial & industrial (C&I) inverter, Growatt MAX 50-80k in a series of […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Tenders For 25 MW Rooftop Solar Projects under RESCO Model Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for online bid submission is May 10, 2019, and the last date for bid submission (hard copies) is May 15, 2019. The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (MPUVNL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) for the selection of bidders for the implementation of 25 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems under […] Read more
Waaree Energies Installs 14 Solar Power Centres in West Bengal Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, an Indian solar PV manufacturer with a capacity of 1.5 GW, has set up 14 solar power centers in West Bengal. The main objective of these centers, spread over 14 districts, is to make inroads into solar projects segment. Waaree Energies, the Indian arm of global renewable major Waaree Group, is also one […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Inverters for Lab Testing Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy These guidelines are applicable for SPV based off-grid, grid-tie and hybrid inverters of capacities up-to 150KW. After issuing draft guidelines for storage batteries, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited comments or suggestions from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of inverters for conducting lab testing. Further, […] Read more
Fourth Notification For SECI’s 2 MW Solar Projects For Army Posts in J&K Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI first issued a notification for the projects in February but has since only followed it up with three more notifications for selection of solar power developers. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited online bids for setting up of solar plants worth 2 MW in Jammu and Kashmir. This is now the fourth […] Read more
Hanergy to Launch its New Thin Film SOLARtile For Rooftop Applications Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy With CIGS thin-film solar chips incorporated inside it, the panel can achieve conversion efficiency, as high as 18.7% Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that it is all set for the global launch of its Thin Film Flat SOLARtile. Which the company claims is its cutting-edge solar roof tiling solution developed in collaboration with […] Read more