World Bank signs agreement with Jharkhand and Central government for a $310 million loan Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project will help build new power transmission infrastructure To provide affordable, reliable and 24×7 electricity to the citizens of Jharkhand, the state and the central government have signed an agreement with the World Bank for a loan of $310 million. The Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project will help build new […] Read more
Freedom Forever Expands Footprint to Colorado Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy It offers a unique 25-year production guarantee that ensures all installed systems meet or exceed kilowatt hour production for 25 years. Freedom Forever, the innovative residential solar energy installer, recently named one of America’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine, announced its expansion into Colorado. The company currently serves customers in California, Arizona and Nevada. It […] Read more
The Next Breakthrough in O&M Updated On Fri, Nov 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar PV modules, as we know are guaranteed to perform for 25 years. In this 25 years, the solar panel (and the entire plant) is subjected to various amount of stresses ranging from wind loads, snow loads (in few countries), lightening or surges from grid, moisture ingression and temperature variations. Such stresses while not […] Read more
Adapt or Die – Can Renewables Save the Planet, or Is It Too Late? Updated On Thu, Nov 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since the recently held Global Climate Action Summit where global leaders debated the practicalities of taking the climate change battle to the next level, media sources the world over have all been reporting the same thing: if global warming is not kept in check, there will be dangerous environmental and socio economical consequences. The BBC headlined with […] Read more
SECI Auction for Maharashtra Park put off Indefinitely Updated On Mon, Nov 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy BENGALURU: Developers’ interest in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auctions hit a nadir when Tata Power Renewable Energy was the sole bidder on Wednesday for an auction for 50 MW at Dhodhainicha Solar Park in Maharashtra. The auction has been put off indefinitely. Last week SECI postponed a 1200 MW hybrid auction – solar […] Read more
Cabinet Gives Nod for Resolution to Open ISA Membership Updated On Fri, Nov 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy ISA is an alliance of more than 121 countries initiated by India, most of them being sunshine countries, to work for efficient exploitation of solar energy so as to reduce dependence on fossil fuels The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave ex-post facto approval for India moving a resolution for opening up of International Solar Alliance […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Anshul Gupta, Director, Okaya Power Pvt Ltd Updated On Thu, Nov 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. What are the initiatives Okaya has taken in contributing towards India’s clean and green energy initiative? Okaya is working continuously to introduce new technologies in Solar energy storage segment and contribute towards the country’s clean and green energy initiatives. Use of solar energy has become more main stream after the launch of the government’s […] Read more
Results of E-Bidding and E-RA for 1200 mw ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-v) Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Selection of 1200 MW ISTS-connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-V) (RfS No: SECI/C&P/WPD/1200MW/T5/RfS/022018 dated 30.06.2018) After Technical Bid Opening After e-Reverse Auction (held on 25.09.2018) Sl. No. Bidder’s Name Capacity (MW) Bidder’s Name Bidder’s Quantity (MW) Tariff (INR/kWh) Awarded capacity (MW) 1 Alfanar Company 300 Torrent Power Limited 115 2.76 […] Read more
US Wind Turbine Market to be Driven by Decarbonization Targets and Favorable Regulatory Directives Updated On Fri, Oct 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Global wind turbine market players recently witnessed a path-breaking announcement by energy giant GE, regarding the deployment of the most powerful offshore wind turbine called the Haliade-X in 2021. The deployment of the 12-megawatt wind turbine is expected to put GE in the leading position in the offshore wind turbine market as the new wind […] Read more