Curbs On China Imports Fail To Slow Down Solar Imports For US In 2021 Updated On Mon, Dec 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy A research report from Rystad Energy lays bare the failure of US efforts to reduce dependence on Solar Imports, especially by curbing imports from China. According to the report, the US is on track to import a record 27.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV panels in 2021 from a range of countries, up from 26.7 […] Read more
CREDA Seeks Bids to Empanel Vendors for l kWp-500kWp Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) has issued a new tender, inviting online bids to empanel vendors for the development of l kWp to 500kWp rooftop solar projects for residential use in the state. The deadline for the submission of online bid (technical + e-price bid) is January 5, 2022, at 5 PM. Submissions […] Read more
Total Eren & Gransolar To Build 14.8 MWp Microgrid Project In Galapagos Islands Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy French energy major Total Eren, and Gransolar, an Ecuadorian developer have announced the joint design, development, financing, construction, and operation of a microgrid project in the Galápagos Islands. The Galapagos, A World Heritage Site The E-Quator Energy project will combine a 14.8 MWp solar photovoltaic plant with a 40.9 MWh electricity storage capacity. Located in […] Read more
Wind, Water, Solar Trio Ensures Grid Stability for US States, Says Stanford Study Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wind-Water and Solar (WWS) ensures grid stability and zero blackouts. A new study conducted by Mark Z. Jacobson and colleagues at Stanford University claimed this, as they analyzed grid stability in over 50 U.S States and District of Columbia. Jacobson is a Professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford. The new research, an effort […] Read more
At Intersolar India, Gujarat Demonstrates Why It Is India’s Solar Growth Engine Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy At Intersolar India last week, the first doubt that was cleared very quickly was the choice of location. Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, is known to most people more for its limited role as the seat of the state government, than any pretensions to be a thriving commercial or cultural hub. Barely 20 odd kilometres […] Read more
Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Bags India’s Largest Solar Storage Project Worth Rs 945 cr From SECI Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (Tata Power Solar), India’s largest integrated solar company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received Letter of Award (‘LoA’) from Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) to build 100 MW EPC Solar project along with 120 MWh Utility Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The total […] Read more
Optimising Solar PV Power Supply Systems Alongside Oil Generators Updated On Wed, Dec 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Background In some areas of the world, the power grid can fail or shut down due to unstable supply or planned shutdowns via programs such as “load shedding” and can last an unknown amount of time. During this time, a standard grid connected solar PV system will also shut down. How can we ensure that […] Read more
New JV to Make Floating Wind Turbine for Integration with H2 Gen Plant Updated On Tue, Nov 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lhyfe, a French pure hydrogen player, and DORIS, an integrated engineering and project management group that is experienced in offshore wind technology, are partnering to launch the “first floating wind turbine for integration with a hydrogen production system and identify larger-scale opportunities for their solutions.” The announcement was made following a 12-month-long joint R&D programme […] Read more
