Modi 2.0. What Will the Impact be on Solar Energy Sector? Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a thumping majority behind it again, the Narendra Modi led NDA government offers one big relief to the renewables sector straightaway. Continuity. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. While the industry seems uniformly happy at the removal of further uncertainty on the next government, hopes are high for further changes in on the […] Read more
MES Issues Tender For 500 kW Solar Plant in Jamnagar Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for submission of bids is June 20, 2019 The Military Engineer Services has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties to develop 500 kW solar PV power plant at the MIL station in Jamnagar. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning […] Read more
Solar Dominates as China Approves 21 GW of Subsidy Free RE Projects Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese authorities approved list puts solar projects ahead of wind and other renewables China’s top economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has given the nod to the first batch of renewable projects under its new zero-subsidy policy. NDRC gave a go-ahead to 20.8 GW of renewable energy projects that will be […] Read more
EDF & Masdar Consortium Wins 800 MW Hybrid Solar Project in Morocco Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF, Masdar and Green of Africa Consortium has won 800 MW hybrid solar project in Morocco. The Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) has announced – after a competitive international bidding process – that the consortium of EDF (through its subsidiary EDF Renewables), Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, and Green of Africa, Moroccan […] Read more
Selecting The Right Solar PV Module: The Endconsumer’ Dilemma! – Part1 Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The world we live in is adaptive to technological advancements and energy is no exception. With the world moving towards non-polluting sources, renewable energy sources and especially solar PV (due to its widespread adaptability) shall play a major role in such transformation. Earlier, solar PV technology was only limited to space applications because of its […] Read more
Artificial Photosynthesis Can Bring Green Tech Closer to Solar Energy Storage Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chemists at the University of Illinois have successfully produced fuels using water, carbon dioxide and visible light through artificial photosynthesis. By converting carbon dioxide into more complex molecules like propane, green energy technology is now one step closer to using excess CO2 to store solar energy – in the form of chemical bonds – for […] Read more
Microsoft Signs Purchase Agreement For 90 MW Wind Power with Eneco Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Microsoft Corp. has announced a new wind energy agreement in the Netherlands. Microsoft will purchase 90 MW from the massive 731.5 MW offshore wind project, Borssele III/IV, from Dutch sustainable energy company and wind farm developer Eneco. Eneco will provide Microsoft’s datacenters with green power for 15 years starting in 2022. This is Microsoft’s second purchase of wind […] Read more
JSERC Approves PPA For Procurement of 10 MW Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The state commission of Jharkhand has approved a PPA signed between JBVNL and SECI, subject to approval by the CERC. The Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) acting on a petition filed by the Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL) has approved the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for procurement of 10 MW solar power. JBVNL had […] Read more
NISE Offering Programme on Prospects For Startups in Solar Sector Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The programme will be held from June 10, 2019, to June 14, 2019, at the NISE campus and seats will be allotted on a first come first serve basis. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in line with the Startup India Initiative […] Read more