SECI’s 250 MW Solar Auction Lowest Tariff Reaches ₹2.87/kWh in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) successfully auctioned 250 MW of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects in Dondaicha Solar Park (Phase – I), located in Dhule district of Maharashtra. The Talettutayi Solar (Solar Arise) who quoted ₹2.87/kWh to develop 50 MW of solar PV power projects, emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder. Tata […] Read more
Vikram Solar’s Mono and Poly Modules Pass PV Reliability Tests Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company submitted its Somera monocrystalline and Eldora polycrystalline modules for accelerated stress testing and characterisation under PVEL LLC’s Product Qualification Program (PQP) 2019. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and prominent rooftop solar & EPC solutions provider, recently announced on the sidelines of Inter Solar EU 2019, successful PQP (Product Qualification Program) […] Read more
Fresh hit to Bhadla from May 11 storm. Worrying Situation for Top Developers Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan, which saw some damage to installations in the recent storm on April 17, took yet another hit, this time with more damage, from a storm on May 11. That could mean some serious rethink for developers on their installation specifications. When the April 17 storm hit Bhadla Solar Park […] 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
Naval Institution in Kochi Commissions Solar Plant Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant is expected to generate close to 14,400 units of energy every year. The Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) in Kochi has taken a big step on the green route by harnessing solar power to meet its supplemental energy requirements. Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) Rear Admiral Sanjay Misra inaugurated the rooftop solar power plant at […] Read more
Azure Power Chairman, CEO Inderpreet Wadhwa to Step Down Updated On Sat, May 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy He will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until a new successor is named or December 31, 2019, whichever is earliest. Inderpreet S Wadhwa, who has led Azure Power to become one of the country’s largest solar power developers and operators with over 1.5 GWs of operating assets plus over 1.5 GWs of […] Read more
Sustenance of US Coalfield Communities Hinges on Extension of Solar Tax Credit: Report Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The note also adds that the issue is not restricted only to tribal lands. Many coalfield communities nationally are also struggling as coal plants and mines are retired or shut down. The federal solar tax credit should be extended by at least four years in coalfield areas, like the ones around the Navajo Generating Station […] Read more
SECI Reissues NIT For 14 MW Solar Plant with BESS at Leh and Kargil Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has put a timeline between 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the completion of the project. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a new Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) seeking online bids for the development of 14 MW of solar PV power plant with linked 42 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) […] Read more
