Orb Energy Hires Rabindra Satpathy as Exec VP – Business Development Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shell-backed solar power firm Orb Energy has appointed Rabindra Satpathy as its Executive Vice President – Business Development. Now, Satpathy will oversee the Bengaluru-based company’s business development in ground-mounted solar power plants, including storage, floating solar and other new projects. He brings with him more than 35 years of solar experience in design, engineering, product […] Read more
Which States Have the Highest Solar Energy Potential in India? Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The solar energy generation potential in a specific area can be assessed based on factors like availability of land, solar radiation etc. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex institute of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has estimated the potential of solar power in the country to be around 750 GWp. […] Read more
Tender Issued for 1 MW Solar Plant at Madurai Kamaraj University Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy NIWE has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1 MW solar energy power plant at the Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu. The National Institute for Wind Energy (NIWE) has issued a tender, inviting EPC contractors in India to submit bids for undertaking the task of commissioning of a 1 MW solar energy […] Read more
Solar Manufacturers Support Vocal-for-Local Program; Seek Level-Playing Field Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The country’s leading solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers, including RenewSys, Vikram Solar and Webel Solar, have extended their support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for Vocal-for-Local program. However, they sought level-playing field for all irrespective of the area within the country. By welcoming the government’s move, Avinash Hiranandani, Global CEO & Managing Director of […] Read more
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Welcomes PSERC Move to Trim Power Tariff Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has hailed the decision taken by the nodal agency Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) to slash domestic tariff despite a drop in revenue on the back of coronavirus lockdown. The Minister also hoped that the rates could be further rationalised in the interest of the people. Further, Punjab CM […] Read more
REIL Tenders for BOS Work for Solar Projects at 2 SAIL Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy REIL has tendered for the supply of BOS equipment and the installation of solar projects worth 230 kWp at two SAIL warehouses in Bengaluru and Chennai Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender for the supply of BOS (Except SPV modules and inverters) equipment and the installation of solar PV projects worth a […] Read more
Excelsior, Unico Form Partnership to B-O-O 250 MW of Solar Projects Updated On Fri, May 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Excelsior Energy Capital and Unico Solar Investors have closed on a long-term partnership to build, own and operate a 250 MW pipeline of C&I solar projects Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent North American renewable energy investor, and Unico Solar Investors, a solar energy systems developer and investor, have announced the closing of a long-term programmatic joint-venture […] Read more
The Top 10 US Cities Spearheading Solar Energy for America Updated On Fri, May 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Here we take a look at the top 10 US cities based on the installed solar energy capacity (rooftop and utility-scale) within the city limits. Solar energy is expanding at an astonishing rate worldwide thanks to two main reasons. The first being the technological advancements that are being made throughout the supply chain from modules […] Read more
PM Emphasizes on Financial Sustainability of Power Sector, Make in India Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for improving the financial sustainability of the power sector in order to solve the issues prevailing in the sector especially the power distribution sector. He said during a detailed review meeting held on Thursday evening on the power sector with the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry […] Read more
