The Rise Of Solar Fires Sound A Cautionary Note Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy A recent study by Firetrace International, a global provider of fire suppression technology, has indicated that solar farm fires are seeing a sharp rise. The report, titled, “Hidden Danger – why solar farm fire risk could be greater than you think,” shares that the industry could possibly be misjudging the threat of fire. It has […] Read more
TCIL Floats Tender For Supply Of Rooftop Solar Of Different Capacities Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) has floated a tender for rooftop solar power systems of different capacities connected to LT & HT Panel (Grid Connected) in the various states across India. This TCIL solar tender includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of rooftop solar power plants. All the equipment/solutions supplied under this EOI must have […] Read more
First Solar Signs Global Supply Agreement With Akuo Energy For 500 MW Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy US-based solar module manufacturer, First Solar has announced a new renewable energy Global Supply Agreement with Akuo Energy, a France-based independent global renewable energy player. Through this agreement, First Solar will supply 500 MW of thin film PV solar module to Akuo Energy. As per the Agreement, First Solar will provide 200 MW for a […] Read more
Solar Energy Corporation Extends Deadline For One EV Captive Charging Station Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Recently, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended its Deadline for the bid submission deadlines for its one EV Captive Charging Station on the premises of NCRTC, by a further period to August 10, 2022. The tender had first been released on June 24, 2022. This EV Captive Charging Station tenders include Supply, Erection, […] Read more
Omkareshwar Floating Solar: RUMSL Invites Bids for Phase 2 of 300 MW Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Following the successful conclusion of it’s phase I tender for 300 MW, Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) has initiated proceedings for phase 2. The plans for 600 MW floating solar power project in Madhya Pradesh’s Omkareshwar Reservoir seem to be progressing well to make it among the largest floating solar projects worldwide in time. This […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets Approval For 14 MW of Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) has received permission from the MERC for the adoption of tariff for long-term power procurement from 14 MW solar projects selected through a competitive bidding process that was launched for 500 MW of solar projects in the state. These solar projects will be installed under Section 63 of […] Read more
China’s Solar Power Installations Touch Record High Of 31 GW In First Half Of 2022 Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Installing solar power projects at breakneck speed, China built nearly 31 GW from January to June 2022. This is 137% more than last year during the same period. This trend, unless stopped midway, is extrapolated to clock between 75 GW and 90 GW by the end of this year. According to Wang Bohua, the honorary […] Read more
TotalEnergies, Trina Solar Head To Court In US Over 900 MW Of Missed Module Deliveries Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy French energy major Totalenergies and Chinese solar manufacturer Trina Solar, find themselves in court after Totalenergies alleged breach of contract over a 900 MW modules order that its US subsidiaries placed with Trina. The case was filed by Totalenergies in Alameda County, California for orders, all deliverable in the US. Interestingly, all the orders were […] Read more
US, India Struggle To Counter China PV Dominance With Support For Domestic Manufacturers Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy A few announcements, all in the past 30 days are beginning to prove just how tough it is for countries to counter China’s dominance of the solar supply chain. Notable among these have been moves made, or being contemplated in the US and in India now. These pull backs on actions taken or considered matter, […] Read more