EDPR Secures 159 MW Contracts In Italian Wind & Solar Auctions Updated On Sun, Jun 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables (EDPR) has said that it has been awarded with a 20-year feed-in-tariff (FiT) of EUR 65.17 for every MWh for 159 MW of renewable capacity. The ward was made to EDPR at the eleventh renewable auction in Italy promoted by the Gestore Servizi Energetici (GSE). The capacity awarded to EDPR represents a 43% […] Read more
Indian Military Installs Its First Solar Plant At Narengi Station-Assam Updated On Sun, Jun 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy With an objective of providing green and reliable power to its troops, the Indian Army is transforming the Narengi Military Station into a completely renewable-based military facility. The Narengi Military Station is situated near Guwahati, Assam and the army has installed a solar power plant at the military station which has a capacity of 1-MW. […] Read more
Natixis CIB Closes $364m Financing For Chilean Solar Projects Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has closed a $364 million financing for a portfolio of a solar PV utility-scale and PMGD plants in Chile. These solar projects are owned and operated by Solek Holding and the portfolio has a combined capacity of about 284-MWdc. Natixis CIB acted as sole debt structuring advisor for […] Read more
Kerala To Transform Thiruvananthapuram Into Largest Solar City Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar power generation is gaining pace in the country in a quest to achieve the 2030 renewable energy targets, the Kerala state government has launched a project that is expected to transform the state capital Thiruvananthapuram into a complete and largest solar city in India. The plan is to install rooftop solar in every […] Read more
IISc Develops Novel Solar Powered Thermal Desalination System Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed a solar energy based new thermal desalination system. The IISc researchers say it is energy-efficient, cost-effective and portable. These features make the solar thermal desalination system convenient for installation in remote areas that have no or limited electricity supplies providing clean drinking water to the inhabitants. The […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
New Solar Plant in Chandigarh To Meet Complete Power Demand of UT Secretariat Building Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The city of Chandigarh is set to welcome a solar energy plant with capacity worth 800 kW in Artificial Lake Parking. The project cost is pegged at over Rs 4.66 Cr. It will also entail operation and maintenance for a span of ten years. The said plant will generate 96000 Kwh units every year, promising […] Read more
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Issues Tender for 347 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has issued a tender for 347 MW of solar projects under PM KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Program. The project will be developed under RESCO Model. The last date for submission of bids is June 16, 2023. The successful bidder will look into the installation […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
