NEXTracker Delivers Advanced Single Axis Trackers to the Largest Solar Power Project in Western Hemisphere Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker has shipped over 200 MW of its Advanced Single Axis Trackers to the solar power project site in Western Hemisphere. NEXTracker has announced that it has started supplying its advanced single axis trackers to the largest solar power plant in the Western Hemisphere. This grid-connected project of over 750 MW will deliver energy to […] Read more
APGENCO Tenders 100 MW of Solar Power Project at Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park at Talaricheruvu Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 MW of Solar Power Project has been estimated at Rs.4.45 billion and the project completion timeframe is 15 months from date of issue of letter of intent. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has tendered a 100 MW solar power project at the Ananthapuramu-II solar park in Talaricheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. The bid-submission […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures AUD65 Million Project Financing for its 47MWp Solar Power Projects in Australia Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 17MW Longreach 30MW Oakey solar power projects in Queensland, Australia are both scheduled to commence construction in May 2017 and reach commercial operation in early 2018. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has secured AUD65 million (US$50 million) of non-recourse project financing with a 5-year term […] Read more
Chinese Scientists Explore All-Weather Solar Cells Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Chinese scientists are constructing new research to make solar cells that can store sunlight energy in all weather conditions, a move that could bring down the cost of energy harvesting. “Solar cell research is mainly focused on elevating photoelectric conversion efficiency upon direct sunlight until new light has been shed on persistent high-efficiency power generation […] Read more
Agreements Signed For 120 MW of Solar Power Projects in Nigeria Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Afrinegia Nigeria Limited and CT Cosmos Nigeria Limited have inked an agreement for put/call option with the Ministry of Power Works and Housing for 120 MW of Solar Power Projects in Nigeria Two more solar project developers have signed financial risk agreements for utility-scale solar power projects in Nigeria, strengthening the country’s roadmap towards becoming […] Read more
India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017 Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […] Read more
SECI Reduces Levelized Ceiling Tariff for 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The updated Levelized Ceiling Tariff 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender is lower than the previous benchmark by Rs.1.03/kWh in general category states and union territories, and lower by Rs.0.40/kWh in special category states and union territories. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reduced the levelized ceiling tariff for the amended 500 MW […] Read more
Scientists at IIT Roorkee Create More Efficient and Low Cost Solar Cells Using Jamun Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells have been used to create More Efficient Solar Cells. Scientists at IIT Roorkee have used the juicy, delectable Indian summer fruit Jamun to create inexpensive and more efficient solar cells. Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found […] Read more
Mumbai Metro One Private to Utilize Solar Panels to Meet its Power Needs Updated On Mon, May 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from the solar panels will be utilized for operations of various Mumbai Metro stations equipment such as lighting, air-conditioning, lifts, escalators and pumps. From May onwards, Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL) will source 30% of its non-traction energy requirement through solar panels which have been installed at Andheri and Ghtatkopar Metro […] Read more
