Unlikely That India Will Match Record-Low Gulf Solar Tariffs: Report Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report finds it is unlikely that India will be able to overtake the Gulf region to provide the world’s cheapest solar power in the near term. A number of countries in the Gulf region have set record-low prices for solar in recent years, leading to hopes that India and other countries may soon be able […] Read more
Indian Railways Begins Talks With key Solar Industry Players Updated On Sat, Aug 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar sector and discussed innovative solutions for setting up solar projects along railways tracks. As part of the Indian Railways‘ plan to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has held a meeting with stakeholders in the solar power sector and discussed innovative […] Read more
The Triple Challenge Dragging Down Solar In India Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On August 21, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the premier national body tasked with laying down the roadmap to power for all citizens, and the policy interventions to get there, released a report on India’s solar and wind sector. Titled simply as “ Report of Under Construction Renewable Energy Projects”, the bland title laid bare […] Read more
Armed With 20 year Patent, ATUM Solar Roofs Dreams Big Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Visaka Industries informs us that the firm has acquired 20 years of patent rights for ATUM – integrated solar roof division. The patent has been granted for the invention titled Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof. The firm hopes that ATUM will address opportunities in sectors like affordable housing, net-zero industries, and commercial establishments. Mr. Vamsi […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
Tezpur University Generating 90,000 kW of Solar Electricity Every Month Updated On Fri, Aug 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Tezpur University in Assam is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kW of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power systems. The Tezpur University in Assam has said that it is generating on average – nearly 90,000 kilowatts (kW) of electricity every month through its 1 MW on-campus rooftop solar power […] Read more
Capital Dynamics to Develop 9 Battery Storage Systems in California Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics has signed an agreement with Tenaska to develop a portfolio of 9 battery storage systems located throughout California. Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, has announced that its Clean Energy Infrastructure business has signed an agreement with US-based energy company Tenaska to develop a portfolio of nine battery energy storage system […] Read more
NTPC Seeking EPC Contractors for up to 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has tendered for the EPC work along with land for the development of up to 1070 MW of solar PV power projects own Rajasthan. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) work along with land for the development of up to […] Read more
ISA Holds Curtain Raiser For 1st World Solar Technology Summit Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA today held a curtain raiser for the first World Solar Technology Summit on September 8. The curtain raiser was a virtual interaction with ISA office bearers. For the Gurugram headquartered ISA, the first Solar Technology Summit is a key event in its mission to make solar the bedrock of future energy generation, and […] Read more