MSEDCL Issues RfS For Purchase Of Power For Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued an RfS for the purchase of power on long term basis through competitive bidding process for 500 MW inter/intra state grid connected solar photovoltaic power projects. The timeline for the online submission of response to RfS is August 30, 2022 at 15.00 hrs. All documents are […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadlines Of Two Solar Tenders Of 1710MW Cumulative Capacity Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for its two big solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 1710 MW. The 1710 MW cumulative capacity entails two tenders: a 1680 MW Domestically Manufactured Solar PV Modules tender and a 30 MW Floating Solar PV (FSPV) Plants at Koderma, Mejia, and Raghunathpur […] Read more
India Must Develop Domestic Manufacturing Hub Of Photovoltaic Modules: Khuba Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Turning the tables on foreign countries, India has to develop its own domestic market into a manufacturing hub for photovoltaic modules and make other countries traders of solar components under the Aatmanirbhar initiative, Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, said in New Delhi on July 28. “So far India was dependent […] Read more
Solar Trackers: Poised To Boom With Solar Once Again Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar trackers are usually paired with ground mount solar systems in order to increase energy output of the solar panel. Recently, rooftop-mounted trackers have also emerged in the market. So, what is a solar tracker? How is it instrumental in boosting energy output of solar panels? In the simplest of terms, a solar tracker is […] Read more
USA To Give $56 Million For Solar Manufacturing & Recycling Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) will be funding new initiatives with $56 million which includes $10 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to spur innovation in solar manufacturing and recycling in the country. The government said that the funding will help make clean energy more affordable and reliable. Also, developing more solar power […] Read more
Universal Solar To Open 600 MW PV Module Factory In Panama Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Large scale solar energy player Universal Solar has announced that it is in the process of opening a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in Panama to supply U.S. and global solar developers and installers, and address challenges in the solar industry. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder John Bereckis. […] Read more
The Rise Of Solar Fires Sound A Cautionary Note Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy A recent study by Firetrace International, a global provider of fire suppression technology, has indicated that solar farm fires are seeing a sharp rise. The report, titled, “Hidden Danger – why solar farm fire risk could be greater than you think,” shares that the industry could possibly be misjudging the threat of fire. It has […] Read more
China’s Solar Power Installations Touch Record High Of 31 GW In First Half Of 2022 Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Installing solar power projects at breakneck speed, China built nearly 31 GW from January to June 2022. This is 137% more than last year during the same period. This trend, unless stopped midway, is extrapolated to clock between 75 GW and 90 GW by the end of this year. According to Wang Bohua, the honorary […] Read more
Portugal Largest Floating Solar Plant is Ready To Generate Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Portugal-based electric utility company, Energias de Portugal’s (EDP) floating solar plant in Alqueva (South Portugal) is ready to produce electricity after seven months of construction work. According to the company, this is a significant step in the advancement of renewable energies has been made with the start of operation of this project. Along with […] Read more
