DLL Floats Tender for Supply of Solar Inverters for Solar Plant, Port Blair Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships has floated a tender for the supply of solar inverters for the solar power plant at North Point Light House Port Blair. The last date for submitting the online bid is December 15, 2022, till 03:00 pm. Bids will be opened on December 16, 2022, at 03:00 pm. This solar […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Thermal Project Starts Grid Supplies In Dubai Updated On Wed, Nov 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy On November 29 (Dubai Time), the Trough Unit No. 1 facility of Shanghai Electric’s 700MW solar thermal and 250MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Dubai has successfully achieved grid-connected electricity generation, marking a significant milestone along the path of the firm’s entry into the renewable energy sector. Solar Thermal Trough Unit No. 1 in Dubai Connected to […] Read more
As Solar Spreads Out, Marketing Makes an Entrance Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just over 30 months ago, SaurEnergy did a feature on rooftop solar, “Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing?” That story, in our April 2020 issue talked about the potential in the rooftop solar category, albeit, residential. But there was almost complete lack of formal marketing tactics from firms to attract customers. The few firms with […] Read more
APTEL Gives Nod for Time Extension to SPD VCarve Solar Among Others In Karnataka Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a conflict between Vcarve Solar LLP versus Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESS), APTEL has ruled in favour of the solar power developer. The apex regulator had bundled a number of similar petitions in the same judgement. The various solar power developers (SPDs) has challenged multiple orders passed by […] Read more
Solar Is Changing Fast, Here Are 5 Ways It Already Has Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy When the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission was launched back in January 2010, India had a total installed solar capacity of around 160 MW. The mission itself had a target of 20 GW by 2022. However, changes on the ground in terms of technology, availability and fresh climate realities meant a wholesale upgrade on those […] Read more
Solar Farm in Space? European Space Agency Contemplates the Idea Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Scientists are on an ambitious plan to harness solar energy from orbit to power the planet. At a two-day conference in Paris, the European Space Agency (ESA), which the UK is a part of, is debating ideas for building a solar farm in space. To transmit microwave energy to Earth, analogous to the high-frequency radio […] Read more
APDCL Invites Bids for 1 GW Solar Power Project Consultancy Work in Assam Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy For a 1 GW grid-connected solar project in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area, Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has released a consultancy tender. The Asian Development Bank will provide funding for the project’s development via the “Mukhya Mantri Sauro Shakti Prokolpo” program. The last date for submitting the bid for this Assam Power Distribution Company […] Read more
JV by Philadelphia Solar, Translucent Energy to Set Up 1.2-GW US Solar Module Facility Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development that would see the further expansion of solar power in the USA, Philadelphia Solar and Translucent Energy have joined forces in a strategic partnership to bring Tier-1-produced solar PV modules to the American market. Philadelphia Solar held that the JV – Trading Philadelphia Solar – will offer a full-range of utility […] Read more
Enel North America to Build Solar Cell, Panel Manufacturing Facility in US Updated On Fri, Nov 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy Enel North America has announced through its affiliate 3Sun USA about its intention to build an industrial-scale production facility in the US for the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. The official statement by Enel held that the proposed facility is expected to have a minimum production capacity of 3 GW. It could be scaled […] Read more
