Portugal’s floating solar energy auction sets world record negative price Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Portugal’s first auction of rights to build and operate floating solar plants on the surfaces of its reservoirs set a world record low price of minus 4.13 euros per megawatt hour for future output, the environment ministry said on Tuesday. The government assigned rights to install floating panels with capacity to convert sunlight into 183 […] Read more
Surat’s First Textile Market Solar Powered Now, By Goldi Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Surat-based Goldi Solar, a key solar panel manufacturer and EPC services provider has solarized Surat’s First Textile Market for Avadh Group. Avadh is a real estate company focused on residential as well as commercial development. The market is located in the heart of Umarwada, Surat district. The project will be completed in three phases, of […] Read more
The Top 5: Biggest Exporters of Electricity in the World Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the western world reacted with a slew of sanctions on Russia. As it turns out, the sanctions topped short of a complete ban on Russian energy – oil, gas, and coal imports. Even as the UK decided to phase out Russian oil by the end of […] Read more
CERC Adopts Tariff for SECI’s Manufacturing Linked Solar Tenders Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has accepted Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited’s (SECI) request for the adoption of tariff for 8800 MW of solar power plants connected to inter-state transmission system (ISTS) linked with setting-up of solar manufacturing plant, selected through competitive bidding process as per the official guidelines issued by Ministry of […] Read more
Thailand Counts on Crypto To Power One Million Farmlands With Solar Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative of Thailand has announced plans to install solar power panels on at least one million of farms as a pilot project. With this move, the Ministry is targeting to reduce electricity bills of farmers by 20-30 per cent in next 15-20 years. Deputy Agriculture Minister Praphat Phothasuthon says that […] Read more
Jetsar Solar Project Completely Operationalised by NTPC Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) – the largest state owned power producer in the country – has announced that its Jetsar Solar PV Project located in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan is now completely commercially operational. The electricity produced from the solar farm was supplied to the grid system in March end. NTPC said, […] Read more
Haryana invites bids for setting up 4.7 MW solar power plants Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Two new tenders have been issued to seek applications for the development of solar power plants, totalling 4.7 MW capacity, at various locations in Haryana. The tender documents can be accessed here. Tender 1: Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVN) has invited bids from interested farmers, panchayats, co-operatives, farmer producer organizations (FPO), and water […] Read more
Nepal Will Export Solar Power to India, Joins ISA Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy India will import solar energy from Nepal and the Himalayan country will also join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) led by India. This is the crux of the outcome of the three day visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India. The delegation level talks between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Deuba led […] Read more
Low demand for grid-connected rooftop solar systems in Kerala Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Kerala, the most literate state in the country with a high proportion of urban, independent housing, is failing the rooftop solar test. Grid-connected rooftop solar power systems, one of the key projects identified to meet the state’s solar target, is failing to attract many users. This, even as the state discovered fairly competitive prices for […] Read more