Top 3 Things You Need to Know About PV Plant Safety Updated On Mon, Dec 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Introduction Solar energy has become one of the most popular forms of renewable Energy and the numbers of PV systems in use have rapidly grown in recent years. Like any energy generating option, Safety is always a key focus of attention. A solar system is normally composed of PV array, inverter, combiner box and […] Read more
As Solar Grows, Solar Data Demand Scales New Highs Updated On Fri, Dec 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adoption of high-quality solar resource data for prospecting, evaluation, monitoring and forecasting has increased substantially in 2021 as the global solar PV market has developed. However, there is still a significant amount of untapped value in this data as the industry enters the next phase of its growth in 2022. This is evidenced by demand […] Read more
WBPDCL Issues Tender For 8 MW Solar Projects in Durgapur Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has issued an e-tender cum reverse auction for the development of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected solar PV plants situated in Durgapur, West Bengal. The full scope of the project includes the design, engineering, manufacture/procurement, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic […] Read more
Ayana Renewable Acquires 250MW Solar Assets from ACME in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Private Ltd will divest 100% equity stake in its 250 MWac solar PV power plants, located in Rajasthan, to Bengaluru-based renewable energy platform Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd, following the signing of a new deal between the two companies. With this transaction with ACME, Ayana, which is majority controlled by the National […] Read more
NTPC Green Arm Seeks Consultants for 325 MW Solar Projects In MP Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has invited online bids for conducting a geotechnical investigation for the company’s 105 MW and 220 MW solar PV projects situated in Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. The deadline for bid submission is December 24, 3:00 PM. The bids will open on the same day […] Read more
Cochin Airport Expands Agrivoltaic Farming to 20 acres in its Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has scaled up its agrivoltaic farming to 20 acres. Agricultural photovoltaic (Agri-PV), also known as agrivoltaic or agri-photovoltaic, is an evolving practice in sustainable development that combines the production of food and energy. The land is used for both agriculture and solar power generation at the same time. ‘Experiments’ […] Read more
Curbs On China Imports Fail To Slow Down Solar Imports For US In 2021 Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy A research report from Rystad Energy lays bare the failure of US efforts to reduce dependence on Solar Imports, especially by curbing imports from China. According to the report, the US is on track to import a record 27.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV panels in 2021 from a range of countries, up from 26.7 […] Read more
US Grants $500M Financing To First Solar for 3.3GW Facility in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved up to $500 million of debt financing for First Solar, the largest American solar manufacturing company, subject to negotiations of definitive agreements. The DFC financing will support the company’s previously announced vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, with a projected annual capacity […] Read more
US SEC Initiates Investigation Against Tesla Over Disclosures Linked To Solar Tiles Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a move widely seen as an acknowledgement of the complaint by a former Tesla employee, Steven Henkes, the US securities regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has initiated investigations into the allegations on Tesla, for failing to notify its shareholders and the public about fire risks associated with its solar panel systems. The investigations […] Read more
