Indian Railways Looking to Bid Out 4 GW of Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first phase, the project will produce 6.6 billion units of power. In a bid to become a net-green transporter, the Indian Railways is planning to replace 4,000 MW of coal-fired electricity to run its trains with solar energy from modules deployed on both sides of select electrified tracks in 10 states. The Railway […] Read more
Indian Railways Issues Tender for 2 MW Solar Projects Near Delhi Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of bids is January 28, 2019. Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL), a joint venture of India Railways and RITES Ltd., incorporated to manage Energy Management portfolio of Indian Railways, on behalf of Northern Railway (NR) has invited proposals from contractors/firms for setting up of 2 MW Solar PV Power […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 20 MW Floating Solar Plant at its Anta Gas Station in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is February 13, 2019, and the techno-commercial bid will open on the following day on February 14, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for a 20 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at its Anta gas power station in Rajasthan. The brief scope of work […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Plant to Come Up in Ladakh Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy A land accustomed to thousands of travelers every year to witness the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and the predominantly chilly weather will soon be known for being home to the world’s largest single-location solar photo-voltaic plant. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has come out with ambitious plans promoting solar PV projects in Jammu and […] Read more
Amendments to Guidelines for Tariff Based Bidding on Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has made amendments to the guidelines for the bidding process of solar photovoltaic projects. Issuing changes in the bid submission deadline, the period of financial closure and commissioning period The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with amendments to the guidelines for the tariff-based competitive bidding process for […] Read more
Huawei Supplies 1500V Smart PV Soln for Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The plant is expected to be completed in October 2019. Power projects developer ACWA Power has chosen Huawei, as the sole supplier of inverters to integrate FusionSolar 1500V Smart PV Solution, including the SUN2000-90KTL string inverter and cutting edge FusionSolar Smart PV Management System in Saudi Arabia’s first large-scale ground-mounted PV plant. ACWA Power won […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Releases New Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a target to achieve 18,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2021-22. Keen to harness the huge solar and wind potential of Andhra Pradesh, the state has launched its new ‘Andhra Pradesh Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy – 2018’. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Launches New Solar Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The policy aims to target a minimum total solar power capacity addition of 5,000 MW in the next five years in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With an objective of providing a framework for promotion of large grid connected solar PV systems in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has released ‘Andhra Pradesh […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at CBIP Awards Updated On Sat, Jan 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The award was conferred to the module maker by R. K. Singh, Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Amongst other awardees were Hero Future Energies and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company (WBSEDCL). Country’s one of the leading module makers Vikram Solar has been awarded with ‘Best Contribution in Solar Energy’ at the […] Read more