Like Solar Trees, The Solar ‘Smartflower’ Also faces Cost Challenges Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Austria-based Smart Flower Energy Technology aims to “make a solar statement with the sculptural, intelligent Smartflower,” the latter being a flower-shaped solar product made of panels which operate with dual axis tracking, i.e. they follow the sun to always face it at an ideal 90 degrees. With a peak capacity of 2.5 kilowatts, the product is […] Read more
GUVNL seeks bids for 500 MW wind projects phase III in Gujarat Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy State electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated a tender for the purchase of power through competitive bidding process (followed by reverse e- auction) from 500 MW grid-connected wind power projects to be set up in Gujarat (Phase III) with ‘Greenshoe Option’ of additional upto 500 MW. Key details of the tender […] Read more
California revisits proposal on reforming rooftop solar policy Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy California is asking solar companies, utilities and others to weigh in yet again in a long-standing process to reform the state’s key rooftop solar power incentive, the state’s public utilities regulator said in a document filed on Monday. The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking additional input into a proposal issued last year that was […] Read more
SECI signs MoU with Min of Home Affairs to set up solar panels Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in order to harness the potential of solar energy on the available rooftop areas in the campuses of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and National Security Guard (NSG), an official press release states. […] Read more
World’s ‘largest’ solar carport opens in Netherlands Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Solar Carport Biddinghuizen — “the world’s largest solar carport” — has recently been opened in the Netherlands amidst the presence of influential decision-makers within the country’s sustainability sector. The 35-hectare Solar Carport was realized at the Lowlands Festival car park by Solarfields, a producer of sustainable energy and realizes solar energy systems. The company […] Read more
Germany’s Solarwatt in tie-up to boost household energy self-sufficiency Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Germany’s Solarwatt has entered a partnership with home technology and heating specialist Stiebel Eltron to help households escape dependence on fossil fuels, the solar company said on Wednesday. Owners of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems can save money and carbon emissions if they store unused electricity in batteries to be used later around the house, to […] Read more
Tata Power bags EPC Contract For 1000 MW Solar Project From SJVN Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy State owned renewable energy developer SJVN has awarded the development of a 1000 MW solar power project in Bikaner district of Rajasthan to Tata Power. SJVN has issued a Letter of Award (LoA) for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Tata Power Solar Systems Limited. The upcoming 1000 MW solar power project will be […] Read more
Azure Power commissions 90 MW solar project in Assam Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy major Azure Power has announced that it has successfully commissioned its 90 MW solar power project in Assam, the largest in the state. The 90 MW of solar capacity is spread across four districts in Assam – Udalguri, Kamrup, Nagaon, and Cachar. Azure Power said that the solar power project was commissioned in […] Read more
The Top 5: Upcoming Floating Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy From the founding member of International Solar Alliance in 2015 to installing over 50 GW of solar power capacity, India has come a long way in harnessing this renewable form of energy. With some of the biggest upcoming floating solar power projects, India further looks forward to add to its already surging solar capacity. The […] Read more