Cost of generation of solar power Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of generating solar power depends, inter alia, upon intensity of radiation, size of the solar plant, cost of financing, etc. The tariff for solar power is now being determined largely through tendering process. For installation of rooftop solar PV projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark cost […] Read more
SECI Floats Tender for 2 MW Solar Power Project in Spiti Valley Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Kaza solar tender for the grid connected solar power project includes the installation of 1 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the storage of power generated. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has floated an e-tender for setting up of 2 MW Alternative Current (AC) solar power project at Kaza subdivision of […] Read more
Amplus to Setup 400 MW Solar Capacity in UP; Mulls to Invest Rs 2,000 Cr by FY21 Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Gurgaon headquartered, Amplus Solar made the announcement of solar capacity in UP during the Ground-Breaking Ceremony held on July 29 by Uttar Pradesh Government to felicitate its investing partners in Lucknow. Amplus Energy Solutions plans to invest Rs 2,000 core in Uttar Pradesh (UP) by Fiscal 2021 as part of the GoUP’s Solar Policy […] Read more
Waaree Energies Becomes Largest Solar Panel Maker in India Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new facility underlines the company’s commitment towards the Government’s ambitious target of 225 GW of renewable energy by 2022 and its vision for Make in India. Waaree Energies has become the country’s largest solar panel manufacturer with the launch of the 1 GW plant in Vapi, Gujarat, taking its manufacturing capacity to 1.5 GW. […] Read more
Scientists Use Plant Bacteria to Harness Sunlight Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s dye that converts solar energy into potential food for the plant. Seeking technical advancement in solar cells, scientists from University of British Colombia used the bacteria of plants, which is responsible for photosynthesis, to collect solar energy. The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s […] Read more
Goldi Green Offers Free Insurance to Residential Rooftop Solar Plant Customers Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company is providing free insurance to its residential rooftop solar plant customers as it believes that a solar power plant is an important long-term investment for a customer and insuring it against unforeseen calamities & accidents is equally important as well. One of the leading solar PV module maker, Goldi Green said that it […] Read more
New Energy Solar to Buy 87 MW Beryl Project from First Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Currently, the 87 MW Beryl Solar Project is under construction and is expected to start commercial operation in mid-2019. Sydney based New Energy Solar has inked a binding pact to acquire Beryl solar project from First Solar in Australia. The company said in a statement that, “It has entered into binding agreements to acquire the […] Read more
Tender for DSIR’s 1000 MW Solar Project likely in August Updated On Tue, Jul 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the planned 5000 MW of solar power project establishment in DSIR, the authorities decided to roll out 1000 MW tender as the first phase of the project. The overall cost of power plant project is estimated at Rs 25,000 crore and spread across 11000 hectares. Government is likely to roll out the 1000 […] Read more
Magenta Power Launches ‘Grow Green’ Initiative for Sapling Plantation Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this program, Magenta Power aims to create greater awareness among people towards use of clean energy in urban areas, reiterating brand’s commitment to early adoption of green solutions. Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power has launched its ‘Grow Green’ initiative at pan India level for the sapling plantation. As a part of the initiative, for every […] Read more
