MAHAGENCO Retenders 750 MW of Solar For Agricultural Feeders Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy MAHAGENCO has issued it’s tender for 750 MW solar PV projects to cater to the agricultural feeder load of various substations, for a second time. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has issued it’s tender for the development of 750 MW grid-integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to cater to the agricultural (AG) feeder load […] Read more
UNDP and IRENA to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Transition Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy UNDP and IRENA announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition and offer concrete steps to achieve sustainable development. Under the cooperation, the organizations will explore joint initiatives aimed […] Read more
Assam Rifles Invites Bids For AMC of Nine 100kW Solar Plants Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force of India based in Shillong has invited bids from eligible parties for AMC of nine 100 kW solar plants in Assam. The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong has invited online tenders under two bid system (Technical and Financial Bid) for AMC for 09 x 100 kWp off-grid solar power […] Read more
REMCL Issues RfS For Procurement of Power From Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy REMCL has issued an RfS for procurement of renewable power through tariff based competitive bidding from wind-solar hybrid power projects. The Railway Energy Management Company Ltd. (REMCL) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for procurement of renewable power through tariff based competitive bidding from ISTS/InSTS connected wind-solar hybrid power projects. The ministry of New […] Read more
SECI Cancels its 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Tender Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW rooftop solar system scheme for government buildings. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/UTs under CAPEX/RESCO […] Read more
Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells Using a Magnetic Field Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad have developed a way to increase the efficiency of third generation solar cells using a magnetic field. Working with dye sensitised solar cells (DSSC), the team led by Jammalamadaka Suryanarayana, Associate Professor, Department of Physics at IIT Hyderabad has shown that the incorporation of magnetic […] Read more
UPERC Approves RFP and PPA For Procurement of 500MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPERC approves a petition filed by UPNEDA and UPPCL seeking approval of RFP and PPA of 500 MW power from solar power projects. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) seeking approval […] Read more
IPGCL Invites Bids Under 21.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme For Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy IPGCL has invited bids for setting up rooftop systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government buildings in Delhi. The Delhi Government-owned utility, Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. (IPGCL) has invited bids from eligible bidders for setting up rooftop solar power systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government […] Read more
World Bank Report on Where Sun Meets Water : Floating Solar Market Report Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating solar PV installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. […] Read more
