ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Projects on Scaling Solar Applications Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the launch of pilot projects on Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA member countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is set to be implemented over […] Read more
Assam Issues RFS for Procurement of 50 MW Solar Power Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL) has issued an RFS for the procurement of of 50 MW (AC) solar power from grid-connected ground mounted solar PV project to be developed in no. 3 Sitalmari Village under Borsola Revenue Circle, Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur District of Assam. It will be on Build-Own-Operate mode (BOO) through tariff-based competitive bidding […] Read more
Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans Solar Fence in 1173 Villages Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Maharashtra government has come up with a major project on solar fencing. The project is estimated to be at Rs. 50 crore. Planned to be carried out in a phase wise manner, the first phase will cover 1173 villages and will benefit 33,000 beneficiaries. Talking to Saur Energy, a senior official, PCCF (Principal Chief Conservator […] Read more
West Central Railway Invites Bids for Implementation of 12 MW Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy West Central Railway has issued a tender soliciting bids for the implementation of rooftop/cop, solar PV system at 3 division of West Central Railway. The projects are located at Kota division and have an aggregated capacity of 12 MW through public-private partnership (PPP) on desitransfer (the “DBFOT”) basis. The supply of electricity to railways will […] Read more
UP Power Corporation Joins Hands With NEDA to Promote Solar-Powered Tube Wells Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Non-Conventional Energy Development Agency (NEDA) and the UP Power Corporation have joined hands to provide solar equipment to farmers for grid-connected agricultural tube wells, that will make irrigation cost-effective by cutting down electricity expenses. The collaboration is under the scheme called PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) by the Indian government that […] Read more
Indo-German Pact to Integrate Indian Skilled Workers into German Solar Industry Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The German solar industry, which is facing paucity of trained workers, will now be an easy destination for job seekers from India. The recent agreement between the German Solar Industry Association (BSW- which stands for Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft) and the Indian Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) will help integrate skilled workers from India into the […] Read more
PGVCL Invites Proposal for 921 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Component C Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company (PGVCL) has invited proposals for the development of 921 MW of solar projects under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program. The last date for submitting online bids is March 17, 2023 The scope of work in the project involves- Converting 11 kV feeders […] Read more
Israel’s Solar Panel Cleaning Firm Ecoppia Lands 181.25 MW Project in Chile with ENGIE Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israel-based Ecoppia, which provides robotic cleaning solutions for photovoltaic solar, has announced another collaboration with ENGIE, a French multinational utility company. The partnership is for its 181.25 MW (AC)/199.8 MW (DC) Coya Solar PV Plant in Chile’s Antofagasta region, which is the energy firm’s largest project in northern Chile. The project is expected to generate […] Read more
