Solar Bids Below Rs 2? BCD Holds Up Solar Tariffs In India Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as prices of China-made solar cells and modules continue to slide to unprecedented lows, power consumers are likely to benefit only partially, thanks to the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 40 percent that the government has on module imports, besides the 25% on solar cell imports. While the drop in prices is welcome to […] Read more
TPREL to Set Up 41 MW Captive Solar Plant for Solar Manufacturing Unit Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company Limited, will set up a 41 MW captive solar plant at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu for Tata Power Solar’s new greenfield 4.3 GW solar cell and module manufacturing facility located at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The captive plant will help generate 101 million units […] Read more
Solar Power Costs Dipped 87% Globally In Last 10 Years: Study Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change claimed that the cost of electricity from solar power globally has fallen by 87 percent in the last 10 years. At the same time, the cost of battery storage plummeted by 85 percent during the same period. The recent innovation in […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 120 MW Ground-mounted, 56 MW Floating Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC Ltd has issued a tender inviting bids to establish a 120 MW ground-mounted and 56 MW floating solar PV project at NTPC Ramagundam superthermal power station. The last date for the submission of bids is October 20, 2023. Scope of Project The scope of the project entails developing a ground-mounted […] Read more
Surrey Varsity Nears Mass Production of Efficient Next-Gen Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Sep 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy When the world is grappled in the quest to find new ways to enable production of more efficient solar panels with economy, the University of Surrey has come up with a novel method in this regard. It has announced that a scientific breakthrough brings mass production of the next generation of cheaper and lighter perovskite […] Read more
Gautam Solar Gets Patent For Innovation In Module Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Office of the Controller General of Patents has granted a patent to Indian solar module manufacturer Gautam Solar for developing a tool for the bussing process of solar panels. The firm said the design registration affirmed the company tool’s innovative and unique features. “It is a defining achievement for the Indian Solar Module Manufacturing […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has now issued a tender seeking suppliers for off-grid solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The state agency has sought vendors to install and commission off-grid solar pumps of 1 Horsepower (HP) to 7.5 HP. The agency has asked vendors to submit hard copies of their bids by […] Read more
Solar Grade Nitric Acid Exemplifies Innovation & Progress in India’s Solar Sector Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy In recent years, India has become a major player in the global solar energy scenario. By February 2023, the country had an impressive total renewable energy capacity of 168.96 gigawatts (GW), including 64.38 GW from solar power. However, to meet the 2030 goal of reaching 280 GW in solar capacity, India needs to add about […] Read more
NLCIL Solicits Bids for 70.5 MW Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lignite mining firm NLC India (NLCIL) has solicited bids for the acquisition of 70.5 MW of solar modules for a project established on rehabilitated land within the Mine-II region in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. The scope of work entails module production, delivery, packaging, forwarding, and transportation to the designated site. The solar photovoltaic modules must meet […] Read more
