Armed With 20 year Patent, ATUM Solar Roofs Dreams Big Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based Visaka Industries informs us that the firm has acquired 20 years of patent rights for ATUM – integrated solar roof division. The patent has been granted for the invention titled Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof. The firm hopes that ATUM will address opportunities in sectors like affordable housing, net-zero industries, and commercial establishments. Mr. Vamsi […] Read more
GSECL Invites Bids For 110 MW Solar In Gujarat Updated On Fri, Aug 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has invited bids to set up an aggregate 110 MW of grid-connected solar power plants in Gujarat. The bid document says that the plant sizes can vary between 10 MW to 55 MW across three substations operated by Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO). GSECL of course is […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
Verizon Enters Renewable PPAs for 450 MW of RE Capacity Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Verizon has entered into four more long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling more than 450 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity Verizon Communications has announced that it has entered into four more long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling more than 450 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity as part of its commitment to […] Read more
Solar Additions Down 64 Percent Q-o-Q in Q2 2020: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in Q2 2020, down sharply at 64 percent QoQ due to COVID related constraints. India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in the second quarter of the fiscal i.e. Q2 2020, taking the total installed capacity to 38,377 MW by June 30, […] Read more
Aug 21 CEA Report Points To Massive Problems in Solar Project Pipeline Updated On Sun, Aug 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A report released by India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on August 21, indicates some huge issues for the ‘pipeline’ of solar (and wind) projects. Looking at the delays and reasons for these delays in many cases, and the evolving situation on the ground,it becomes amply clear that the 2022 target of 175 GW is at […] Read more
SJVN Seeking Debt Financing of Rs 1000 Cr for Upcoming Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SJVN has issued an EoI inviting financing institutions to submit proposals for providing debt financing loans for its upcoming renewable projects (solar). SJVN Ltd – a mini Ratna CPSU under the Ministry of Power – has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) inviting eligible financing institutions to submit proposals for providing debt financing loans to […] Read more
India’s Stuttering Solar Progress Grinds To a Halt With COVID-19 Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Two latest reports by independent research agencies in the Indian renewable energy segment have revealed that the first half of the year (H1 2020) only saw a total of between 1 GW and 1.3 GW of new solar installations in India. While the full year installations expected to reach 3.5 GW (4.5 GW with rooftop) […] Read more
SECI Amends Bid Deadline for 5 MW Solar Plant at Tuticorin Port Updated On Tue, Aug 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the 5 MW solar PV plant at the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tuticorin The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar […] Read more
