United States Hits 2 Mn Solar Installations, 4 Mn Expected by 2023: Report Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that there will be 3 million installations in 2021 and 4 million in 2023, continuing the swift rise of solar. A new report has revealed that the United States has crossed the 2 million solar PV installations landmark. Progressing at an astonishing rate, the second million installations came in a period of […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Import of Lead-Acid Battery For Solar Applications Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry clarified that secondary cells and batteries of lead acid and nickel-based chemistry are covered under the order. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered clarification regarding the import of batteries of lead-acid based chemistry under the ministry’s Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order which […] Read more
Tender For 170 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Haryana Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 10, 2019 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for the deployment of 170 kW of grid-tied rooftop solar power projects at four locations in Haryana. The 170 kW tendered capacity will be developed as four different projects at the […] Read more
Sungrow Bags 400 MW Inverter Deal For Chile’s Largest Solar Plant Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar PV farm in Copiapó, once completed, is expected to be the largest PV plant in the South American nation. Sungrow, one of the leading global inverter solution supplier for renewables, has signed an agreement with Enel Green Power Chile to supply its featured 1500V inverter solutions to a 400 MW PV farm in […] Read more
Belectric Commissions Two Rooftop Projects Worth 26 MW For Cleantech Solar Updated On Tue, May 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Germany-based Belectric has taken a step further in increasing its footprint in India’s ever-growing solar industry by completing two large-scale PV rooftop projects for Cleantech Solar. With a combined capacity of 26 MWp, the solar power plants are amongst Asia’s largest rooftop installations. The projects were developed by Cleantech Solar, the regional leader in solar […] Read more
Naval Institution in Kochi Commissions Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant is expected to generate close to 14,400 units of energy every year. The Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) in Kochi has taken a big step on the green route by harnessing solar power to meet its supplemental energy requirements. Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) Rear Admiral Sanjay Misra inaugurated the rooftop solar power plant at […] Read more
New 3D Solar Cell Design Could Revolutionise PV Manufacturing Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The innovative 3D design removes many of the manufacturing process steps required by existing photovoltaics (PV) modules An innovative 3D solar-cell design with a radically different architecture that can drive down the costs of cell manufacture may define the future of renewable energy as it potentially reduces optical losses within a device, according to UK […] Read more
Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
SECI Reissues NIT For 14 MW Solar Plant with BESS at Leh and Kargil Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has put a timeline between 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the completion of the project. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) seeking online bids for the development of 14 MW of solar PV power plant with linked 42 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […] Read more
