CEL Issues Tender For O&M of 509 kW Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 16, 2019 The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders to take on the operation and maintenance (O&M) services of a 509.355 kW solar power plant installed at 33/11 kV MSEDCL substation in Nasik, Maharashtra. The bidder shall be responsible for […] Read more
Second Attempt Yields Lower Tariffs in Gujarat Solar Auction Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy GUVNL has awarded solar projects worth 500 MW to four developers in the Raghanesda Solar Park after offering 700 MW. The discom received winning bids which were Rs 0.18/kWh less than the cancelled auction held in January. In its second attempt to auction solar projects at the Raghanesda Solar Park in the state, the Gujarat […] Read more
Vikram Solar Successfully Appraised by Black & Veatch Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a detailed review of the module design and bill of materials for module configurations, the Kansas based firm came to a positive conclusion that Vikram Solar modules successfully met the requirements of international standards in those respects. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, has […] Read more
Panasonic and GS Solar to Collaborate on PV Technology Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japanese multinational electronics conglomerate, Panasonic has reached a collaboration and acquisition agreement with Chinese solar energy solutions provider GS-Solar Company Ltd. in the field of photovoltaic technology. Under the agreement, GS-Solar will acquire Panasonic’s solar manufacturing subsidiary, Panasonic Energy Malaysia, while establishing a new company with Panasonic. With the Chinese firm holding a 90 percent […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Import of Lead-Acid Battery For Solar Applications Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry clarified that secondary cells and batteries of lead acid and nickel-based chemistry are covered under the order. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered clarification regarding the import of batteries of lead-acid based chemistry under the ministry’s Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) order which […] Read more
Tender For 170 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Haryana Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 10, 2019 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for the deployment of 170 kW of grid-tied rooftop solar power projects at four locations in Haryana. The 170 kW tendered capacity will be developed as four different projects at the […] Read more
BHEL Floats Tender For Procuring PV Modules Worth 71 MW Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019 State-owned Navaratna enterprise, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), has issued a tender seeking bids from eligible vendors to supply Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules worth 71.177 MW for development fo solar projects the company is executing. The last date for bid submission is May 21, 2019, […] Read more
New 3D Solar Cell Design Could Revolutionise PV Manufacturing Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The innovative 3D design removes many of the manufacturing process steps required by existing photovoltaics (PV) modules An innovative 3D solar-cell design with a radically different architecture that can drive down the costs of cell manufacture may define the future of renewable energy as it potentially reduces optical losses within a device, according to UK […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
