SECI Floats Tender for 1200 MW Solar Power Projects (ISTS-V) Updated On Wed, Jul 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for setting up of 1200 MW solar projects in India under global competitive bidding (ISTS-V). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS-connected solar power projects in India under […] Read more
Chandigarh Extends Deadline for Installation of Solar Plants by 3 Months Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months The Chandigarh administration has extended the deadline for installation of solar rooftop plants on residential homes in the Union Territory by three months. This is now the third time that the UT […] Read more
Gujarat Plans To Rollout Solar Power Scheme for Slum Areas Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government after the launch of solar power plan for residential areas and farmers now plans a similar plan for slum dwellers The Government of Gujarat plans to launch a solar power generation scheme for slum dwellers. Not only will slum dwellers get free power, but also the government will also pay them for […] Read more
BHEL Issues Tender For Work on 119 MW Solar Projects For SCCL Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for the supply of BOS items and O&M of three solar projects worth a combined 119 MW for SCCL Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has issued a tender for the supply of Balance of Solar PV Systems (BOS) items and operations and maintenance of three solar projects worth a combined […] Read more
Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
70% Americans Support Nationwide Solar Mandate on New Homes Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new survey has revealed that 70% of American adults would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels to be installed on all newly built homes. A new survey has revealed that as many as 70 percent American adults are eager to harness solar energy as they would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
Solar Sector Needs to Ensure Efficient Use of Water: BTI Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag. The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag, consulting and research services provider Bridge To India has […] Read more
Solar PV Jobs in India Surge; Top Markets See Slump: IRENA Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite slower growth in key renewable energy markets including China, jobs in renewables grew to their highest level on the back of many more countries adopted manufacturing, trading and installation of renewable energy technologies. The employment in solar photovoltaic (PV) industry witnessed a surge in India, Southeast Asia and Brazil in 2018, whereas major markets […] Read more