News Brief May 23 – Atiaia Energia, Babcock & Wilcox Solar Energy, MG Motors Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy V.tal Signs Solar Energy Agreements with Atiaia Energia and Atlas Brasil Energia Digital services and telecommunications infrastructure provider V.tal has inked two major agreements for solar energy self-production. These CADE-approved agreements comprise collaborations with Atlas Brasil Energia and Atiaia Energia, two generators. As per the terms of the deal with Atiaia Energia, V.tal will form […] Read more
Soleos Solar Energy Secures Rs 48.5 Crore Renewable Energy Funding Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Soleos Solar Energy has announced that it has raised Rs 48.5 crore for portfolio development and working capital for the renewable energy business. According to a release from Soleos Solar Energy, participants in the investment round included Faruk G Patel, CMD of KP Group, Pawan Agarwal, Head of PCG at InCred Capital, Madhuri Madhu Kela, […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
RECPDCL Releases Tender For 200 MW Solar Project In Jhansi Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, released a tender for the commissioning of a 200 MW (AC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power plant at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. REC invited bids for the selection of the contractor for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, […] Read more
Orb Energy Launches 35 MW Solar Park In Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has launched a 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere in the Hassan district, a significant player in the Indian solar power business, the firm announced on Tuesday. This 110-acre solar park, which produces 5.24 crore units of green power annually and offsets 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide, was built especially to […] Read more
China’s World Beating Solar Manufacturers Struggle To Make Profits As Prices Continue Freefall Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a situation that has gone from concern, to worrisome to almost panic level some might say, China’s solar manufacturing juggernaut faces a period of low to no profits thanks to prices that have crashed to unprecedented levels. Taiwan-based Infolink Consulting, which tracks solar supply chain prices in China and beyond, in its latest report […] Read more
Construction Of 2GW Offshore Solar Plant In China Starts Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy China National Nuclear Power (CNNP) has kicked off the construction of the country’s largest offshore solar power plant next to the company’s nuclear power station in eastern Jiangsu province. Called the Tianwan Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station, the 2 GW solar project entails an investment of CNY9.9 billion (USD1.4 billion) and comes with a 400 MWh […] Read more
Solar Decathlon India 2023-24 Challenge Winners Announced Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar Decathlon India (SDI), aimed at building the next generation of leaders to combat climate change in India, is an annual student competition for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Indian academic institutions to develop innovative, net-zero energy-water and climate-resilient solutions for the building sector in India. The final event was held at Infosys’ campus in […] Read more
Bhilai Steel Plant To Setup Solar Plant In Its Township Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) flagship plant, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), plans to increase its green energy efforts by putting in solar power systems throughout its township and grounds. To carry out solar power generation projects, BSP and the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) have inked a memorandum of agreement. With the […] Read more