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
Europe’s Solar Resurgence is on the Horizon: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the European solar market is undergoing a resurgence with more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2018, marking a five year high. Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV market outlook update: Q1 2019’ predicts that based on this growing trend of more and more solar installations the continent should break […] Read more
Trichy Airport Commissions 1 MW Solar Plant to Meet 25% Demand Updated On Sat, Apr 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) International Airport in Tamil Nadu recently commissioned a new 1 MW solar PV power plant on campus. Airports Authority of India (AAI) member Anuj Agarwal inaugurated the planet on the airport premises. The project was executed under the National Solar Mission. The ground-mounted solar power plant was developed under a capex model and […] Read more
Duke Energy Completes Acquisition of 150 MW Solar Project From Clearway Energy Group Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern County. Duke Energy Renewable, a wholly-owned subsidiary of North Carolina based power holding company Duke Energy has acquired the 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California from Clearway Energy Group. The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern […] Read more
Growatt Hikes Investment in India’s Growing Rooftop Solar Market Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy It also added that, if policy and financing support comes in, rooftop installations will take off for sure. Buoyed by the growth of Indian rooftop solar market, China-based PV-solar inverters maker Growatt has started increasing its investment in the country. Speaking on the investment, Growatt, Regional Director, Rucas Wang said, “Indian solar market is on […] Read more
Touchdown – Solar Power Makes a Smooth Landing at Indian Airports Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With over 100 operational airports, civil aviation in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in the country during the last three years. India is currently considered the third largest domestic civil aviation market in the world. India’s passenger traffic grew at 16.52 per cent year on year to reach a whopping […] Read more
Solar Power Can Convert India’s Energy Poverty to Energy Prosperity Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Over a period of one year, Samuday has invested close to Rs 30 crore towards establishing 14 solar mini grids, supplying power to over 900 households in 15 villages. It has also committed another Rs 3 crore to be spent every year over the next five years towards maintaining these grids. In a bid […] Read more