Infosys generates solar energy at 2.85/kWhr, plans expansion Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The cost of solar power has dipped well below the 3-mark, if software major Infosys is any example. Infosys’ Executive Vice-President, U Ramadas Kamath said that the company has 6.6 MW of ground mounted solar capacity (and another 600 kW on the roofs) at its Hyderabad facility. The cost of generation of electricity, averaged over […] Read more
ReNew Power to install solar rooftop for Indian Railways Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy After successfully securing the highest subsidy allocation from SECI for rooftop solar projects, ReNew Power Ventures has won bids for 5MW solar installations across various locations for the Indian Railways. India’s leading renewable energy development company will invest around Rs 35 crore in these projects which will supply energy to Railways through a 25-year power […] Read more
Solar developers seems least interested for TANGEDCO’s solar projects Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy In October, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited floated a tender for 500 MW of utility scale solar projects. The tender received limited interest and that too predominantly from smaller developers who have submitted 20 bids totaling just 116 MW. This tender from TANGEDCO follows an allocation of approx. 1200 MW in early 2015 […] Read more
CREAD Starts Process Of Installing Grid Connect Rooftop Solar PV Systems Across The State Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) has reportedly stated the process for installing grid connected roof-top solar PV plants across the State. According to The Pioneer CREDA will install solar plants on the rooftop of several establishments in the state. With the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic power plants the state is expected to obtain […] Read more
Seci Issues RfS For Solar Developers To Set Up 500 Mw and 250 MW Solar Projects In Rajasthan Updated On Sat, Nov 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has released request for selection (RfS) for developers to set up Grid connected Solar PV Projects of 500 MW and 250 MW in Bhadla, Rajasthan under NSM Ph-II, Batch-IV, Tranche-VIII and Tranche-IX respectively. Interested bidders have to download the official copy of RfS & other documents from TCIL […] Read more
Government of India sanctions three ultra mega solar power projects for Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Nov 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government of India has sanctioned three ultra mega solar power projects in Maharashtra. Of three, one will be set up in Vidarbha while the other two will be in Marathwada and Khandesh. A committee of an eleven member under principal secretary (energy) had been set up to identify the sites for these plants. According […] Read more
Demonetization hits solar power bids in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Demonetization has hit solar power tenders in Tamil Nadu with many developers unable to put down large volumes of cash needed to purchase the land required. Out of 500MW for which Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) floated tenders early this month, 20 bids for only 116MW have been received. For presenting a bid […] Read more
Industry’s Aspirations on Solar Blueprint Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Every year India faces severe electricity shortage, to meet the rapidly growing demand the country needs a massive addition in capacity. And to sustain the pace of economic growth with a commitment towards the reduction of greenhouse gases, India has to cut its dependency on fossil fuels for electrification. Therefore solar power installations in India […] Read more
Solar Cells Made With Tin Could Make Solar Power Cheaper And More Widespread Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy A research team from University of Warwick lead by Dr. Ross Hatton and Professor Richard Walton explained how solar cells could be produced which are more adaptable and simpler to produce than their current counterparts. Researchers note that solar cells made with tin could lead to a more widespread use of solar power, with potential […] Read more
