Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Expected to Get Cheaper than Coal Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power tariff has seen a significant decline in tariffs from Rs. 10.95-12.76/kWh in 2010-11 to as low as Rs. 3.15 per kWh, which is expected to fall to Rs. 2.90 per unit. India’s solar power prices may be set to fall below those of thermal (coal) energy. This is based on an expected […] Read more
SunPower to Supply Equipment Solutions to Global Solar Power Plant Market Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The SunPower Oasis platform delivers competitive cost of energy with the proven reliability and quality of SunPower technology in a fully pre-engineered complete solution” SunPower has announced that it now offers the fully-integrated SunPower Oasis Power Plant platform directly to solar power plant developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) providers through a newly formed […] Read more
UP Governor Ram Naik calls for alternative energy to improve power situation Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Nobody wants to set up an industry in UP since the electricity supply here does not inspire confidence. An alternative source of energy like solar power can play a very crucial role in improving this situation” Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik lamented that industrialists were often wary of coming up with projects in the huge […] Read more
Technique Solaire Commissions 5.5MW Solar Power Plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5.5MWp solar power plant has been commissioned with an estimated investment of approximately $4.3 million and will provide energy to the 13,500 inhabitants in Uttarakhand. Technique Solaire commissioned its first project in India, in the state of Uttarakhand. The solar power plant, with a total power of 5.5 MWp, was awarded a state tender […] Read more
Construction Set to Begin on 55MW Solar PV Project in Kenya Updated On Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 55MW solar PV project, which will cost approximately US$116 million to develop, will stand as the largest solar plant ever developed in Africa. The Kenyan Rural Electrification Authority’s (REA) has approved the construction of a 55MW Solar PV Power plant in Garissa at a cost of Kshs 12.8 billion. The Authority will set up […] Read more
LONGi Solar launches new solar module Hi-MO2 at SNEC 2017 Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar’s Hi-MO2 is a bifacial power generation product developed based on monocrystalline bifacial PERC technology; the power of the 72-cell module reaches 360-365W, while the power of the 60-cell module reaches 300-305W President Li Zhenguo of LONGi Group and President Li Wenxue of LONGi Solar unveiled a heavyweight new solar module – Hi-MO2 at SNEC 2017. The […] Read more
Solar Encapsulation Market Expected to Reach $4,231 Million, Globally by 2022 – Allied Market Research Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Increase in installation of rooftop solar panels positively impacts the growth of the solar encapsulation market Solar encapsulation market was valued at $915 million in 2015, and is projected to reach $4,231 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 23.1% from 2016 to 2022. Based on application, construction occupied more than two-fifths share in […] Read more
DSM introduces high performance Anti-Soiling coating for solar cover glass. Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM’s Anti-Soiling coating brings direct performance improvements and indirect maintenance savings, boosting the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of PV solar projects. DSM has unveiled its new Anti-Soiling (AS) coating for Photovoltaic (PV) solar glass. The new coating provides a unique combination of anti-soiling and anti-reflective properties, and is aimed specifically at PV modules […] Read more
