Indonesia to Build Solar Projects on Erstwhile Mine Sites Updated On Fri, Sep 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indonesian coal miner PT Bukit Asam plans to build three solar power projects on former mine sites as part of its expansion into renewable energy, the company’s chief executive Suryo has been quoted as saying in media reports. State-controlled Bukit Asam has reserved land in West Sumatra, South Sumatra and East Kalimantan provinces, with the […] Read more
RWE to Procure 200 MW of Storage from LG for US Solar Project Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy German company RWE Renewables has signed contracts with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to receive an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) for two of RWE’s upcoming projects with co-located solar PV facilities in the U.S. “We’re delighted to join forces with LG Energy Solution to secure equipment helping us realize two important solar plus […] Read more
Direct Supply of Solar Power to Railways Can Save 7 Mt Carbon: Study Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railways lines, without the need to connect via the grid, would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech […] Read more
Global Solar Installations Reached 138.2 GW in 2020 Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite the continued impact of COVID-19, a massive 138.2 GW of solar was installed in 2020, representing an 18% increase compared to 2019, in yet another global annual installation record for the global solar PV sector, finds a new report by SolarPower Europe. SolarPower Europe, the new EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), has released its […] Read more
CEL Invites EoI to Empanel EPC Contractors for 200 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from EPC contractors wishing to be empanelled for building ground mounted Solar Power Generating Systems (SPGS) for a cumulative capacity of 200 MW anywhere in India. The deadline to submit the EoI is October 10, 2021, at 3 p.m. In case the designated day happens to be […] Read more
Sungrow Supplies the Largest Solar-plus-Storage Solution for Egypt Mining Site Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced a contract to supply equipment to the German developer juwi for the 36 MW off-grid solar farm and a 7.5MW battery energy storage system at Sukari gold mine operated by Centamin in Egypt. The project will be the largest solar-plus-storage plant located at a […] Read more
AEML Supports MNRE’s Rooftop Solar Prog to Help Consumers Go Green Updated On Tue, Aug 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), in partnership with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), is driving grid- connected rooftop program for its residential and housing society customers, who will get up to 40% subsidy on the project cost as a central financial assistance from MNRE, according to a report by the Free Press Journal, […] Read more
Extreme Events & O&M of Solar PV Plants Updated On Tue, Aug 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Extreme weather events, driven by climate change, can have huge risks for solar PV systems too. For investors, reassurance of ongoing financial security of their solar system is critical to securing initial investment. PV plants are installed outdoors and whilst generating electricity, they also endure the test of nature and all her elements. How […] Read more
25 MW Floating Solar Plant Commissioned by NTPC in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of the Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the first solar project to be set up under the Flexibilisation Scheme, which was notified by the Government of India in 2018. The solar […] Read more