India Adds 1043 MW of Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Capacity in Q1: BTI Updated On Wed, May 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added about 715 MW of utility-scale solar capacity and 328 MW wind capacity in the January to March quarter, according to a new report India added about 715 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar capacity in January-March 2020, down 67 percent from 2163 MW during the same period last year, a report said. According to […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for Solar Modules Package for Solapur Project Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the supply and installation of solar PV modules worth 33.6 MWp at the Solapur PV Project NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors and bidders for the supply and installation of solar PV modules worth 33.6 MWp at the Solapur PV Project in Maharashtra. The […] Read more
Brazilian Solar Industry Feels the Heat of Both Falling Economy, COVID-19 Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy With the rising cost of imports, shrinking power demand and indefinite postponement of auctions amid coronavirus crisis, Brazilian solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is feeling the heat which may likely to impact the momentum of the annual installation. Brazilian PV sector’s annual installation capacity is expected to decline to 0.7 GW in 2020, from 1.3 GW […] Read more
Uttarakhand to Empanel EPC Contractors for Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy UREDA has issued a tender for empanelment of the EPC contractors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar plants at various locations in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of the EPC contractors to undertake work of project commissioning of grid-connected […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Type Testing of Solar PV Modules as per IEC & IS Standards Updated On Fri, May 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has floated tender inviting bids for type testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules as per IEC & IS standards. Interested bidders can submit their bids starting from May 08, 2020, after 02:00 p.m., and the last date for submitting bids is May 30, 2020, till 02:00 p.m. Also, the […] Read more
First Solar Inks Supply Agreement for 415 MW PV Modules With Geronimo Energy Updated On Thu, May 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy First Solar has entered into a supply agreement with Geronimo Energy to supply 415 MW of its Series 6 photovoltaic (PV) modules in 2022. First Solar has announced that it has entered into a framework supply agreement with Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company. Under the agreement, First Solar will supply 415 megawatts (MW) of its […] Read more
Ashish Khanna, MD & CEO, Tata Power Solar on Workforce Development Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A skilled workforce is a crucial element that contributes to a vibrant industry, something that is true for the renewable energy industry in the country too. Lack of skilled manpower has been identified as one of the most prominent challenges for the sector. So workforce development is an essential and ongoing process for any organization […] Read more
Time for India to Set up Manufacturing Facilities including EVs: Maxson Lewis Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy These days, the entire world is looking for an option to China. Today, there is a mindset that if someone were to say I am getting the same product from China against from somewhere else, I will go for somewhere else. It is the most fantastic time for India to set up manufacturing facilities in […] Read more
3 Startups With Solar, Storage Tech Selected for GameChanger Accelerator Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL has announced 3 new startups involved in solar and storage technologies are to participate in the program The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) has announced three new startups to participate in the program following a multistage competitive evaluation. GCxN provides promising cleantech startups with technical resources […] Read more