Solar Inverter Certification Deadline Extended Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The suppliers will be allowed to self-certify their product without having the need to submit their the sample to the test lab. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) offered relief to the manufacturers of solar inverters and has extended the deadline for getting BIS certification by 6 months. After a meeting of MNRE […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender for 300 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In case of excess generation, the developer will be free to sell it to other entities in case the discom refuses to purchase the excess power. In order to increase the share of renewable energy in the state and to fulfill Haryana’s renewable purchase obligation, Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) has issued a proposal (RFS) […] Read more
EBRD Lends 5.9 Mn Euros for 15 GW Macedonian Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Since the new solar plant is located at the site of an exhausted lignite coal mine it will also support ELEM’s efforts to rehabilitate the 26 hectare mine site. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 5.9 million euros to ELEM, Macedonian state-owned electricity company, to build the first large-scale solar power […] Read more
Vibrant Gujarat to See RE Deals Worth Rs 50,000 Cr Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat Power Corp Ltd, owned by the Gujarat government, will be laying the foundation stone for one of the biggest solar power park. The 9th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 (VGGS) which is happening from January 18th to 20th, 2019, is expected to witness investment commitment of a massive Rs 50,000 crore […] Read more
Texas Can Be Free of Coal, Study Finds Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Texas could meet a significant portion of its electricity demand from renewable power without investing much into extensive battery storage. Texas is the state from where the USA started its journey of oil, turns out it is also the place where wind and solar energy can provide power round the clock, a new research has […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Provide EPC Services for Australian Solar Farm Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant will be built on approximately 1,000 acres of grazing, crop and irrigated lands near Finley, New South Wales, Australia. Canadian Solar has recently announced that it will be partnering with Signal Energy to provide engineering, procurement and constructions (EPC) services and supply solar modules for ESCO Pacific’s 175MWp Solar Farm in Australia. […] Read more
Indian Railways to Set Up 1 GW Solar Capacity by 2020-21 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Railways has an existing capacity of 71.19 MW of Solar plants from rooftops solar installations at various Railways stations. Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21 which would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source, Minister of State of […] Read more
Ørsted Commissions 20 MW Battery in UK Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The 20 megawatt (MW) battery, located in Liverpool, consists of three battery containers, as well as the associated power conversion system. Ørsted, Denmark’s biggest energy company has commissioned its first large-scale battery energy storage project of 20MW capacity. This project supports the 90MW wind farm’s production scheduling as well as providing some grid services. The […] Read more
100% Electrification in 25 States: RK Singh Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are left to be electrified in 4 States, Assam, Rajasthan, Meghalaya and Chhattisgarh. By the end of 2018, India has achieved 100% electrification in households in 25 states, The Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh said. Now, only about 10.48 Lakh households are […] Read more
