MNRE Benchmarks Costs for Rooftop Solar PV Tenders Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The new costs have been drawn on the basis of inputs from the industry associations and players. Keeping in view the present situation of the auctions for solar PV projects, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark costs for the rooftop solar PV tenders ranging up to 500 kWp. The new […] Read more
Trina Vends Solar Modules to the Largest Private PV Project in Vietnam Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Costing upto US$ 220 million, the Trina project is expected to play a key role in the country’s transformation to renewable energy. Chinese solar panel manufacturer, Trina Solar (TSL) has revealed that it supplies 258MW Monocrystalline PERC double glass modules to the largest private solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Vietnam. The project scheduled to be completed […] Read more
Solar Streetlights in Bareilly Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy To install solar streetlights, BDA has planned to set up a 50 kW solar power project at the Ramganga Nagar premises. In a new development, Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) has chosen to power the streetlights of its residential project Ramganga Nagar Awasiya Yojana (RNAY) with solar energy. Solar streetlights in Bareilly come on the back […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida Announces New Solar Power Plant in Columbia County Updated On Wed, Aug 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The Columbia Solar Power Plant will be built on 580 acres in Fort White (Columbia County) Fla., off of Fry Road. Duke Energy Florida has announced the location of its newest universal solar power plant, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit its Florida customers. The Columbia Solar Power Plant will be built on 580 acres […] Read more
NUSRL becomes First Law University to Use Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy From August 1, 2018, the varsity’s Girls’ and Boys’ hostel of NUSRL would be completely powered by the solar panels which will be inaugurated on the orientation ceremony for the next batch of the university. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Jharkhand has become the first law university in the country to […] Read more
Chennai-based Swelect to Produce Water from Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to produce water. Adding to the advancement in solar energy segment, Chennai-based solar technology solutions vendor Swelect Energy Systems partnered with US-based Zero Mass Water to produce, install and sell hydro panels. Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to […] Read more
Waaree Energies Becomes Largest Solar Panel Maker in India Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new facility underlines the company’s commitment towards the Government’s ambitious target of 225 GW of renewable energy by 2022 and its vision for Make in India. Waaree Energies has become the country’s largest solar panel manufacturer with the launch of the 1 GW plant in Vapi, Gujarat, taking its manufacturing capacity to 1.5 GW. […] Read more
Indian Railways Debuts Solar-Powered Non-AC Coaches Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points in the coaches of Indian Railways In another significant initiative towards solar application, Indian Railways has launched the first batch of non-AC coaches fitted with flexible solar panels. These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points. The […] Read more
Orissa HC Issues Stay Order on Safeguard Duty on Solar Imports until August 20 Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move came after the Directorate General of Trade Restrictions (DGTR) had recommended, last week, that safeguard duty on solar imports from China and Malaysia should be imposed for 2 years in a phased manner i.e. 25 percent for the first year, 20 percent for the first six months of the second year, and 15 […] Read more