Maharashtra Sets Generic Tariff For Solar Projects at Rs 3.29/kWh Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has issued the generic tariff order for renewable energy projects for the current financial year (FY 2019-20). The latest order will apply for the period between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020. The commission has in its order set the generic tariff for utility-scale solar PV projects at […] Read more
Hartek India to Supply Switchboard Panels For Rooftop Solar Projects in 20 Punjab Jails Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The low-voltage electrical panels to be supplied for installations to the tune of 5 megawatts (MW) would help in the optimum distribution of an estimated 60 lakh units of electricity to all the jail buildings. Hartek India, the manufacturing arm of the Hartek Group has bagged an order to supply electrical low-tension (LT) switchboard panels for […] 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
Europe’s Solar Resurgence is on the Horizon: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the European solar market is undergoing a resurgence with more than 10 gigawatts (GW) installed in 2018, marking a five year high. Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global solar PV market outlook update: Q1 2019’ predicts that based on this growing trend of more and more solar installations the continent should break […] Read more
Trichy Airport Commissions 1 MW Solar Plant to Meet 25% Demand Updated On Sat, Apr 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) International Airport in Tamil Nadu recently commissioned a new 1 MW solar PV power plant on campus. Airports Authority of India (AAI) member Anuj Agarwal inaugurated the planet on the airport premises. The project was executed under the National Solar Mission. The ground-mounted solar power plant was developed under a capex model and […] Read more
Dutch Engineers To Construct World’s Largest Sun-seeking Floating Solar Islands Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dutch engineers are building what will be the world’s largest archipelago of islands made up of sun-tracking solar panels. The 15 floating solar islands will possess sunflower-like ability to turn to face the sun Currently, large islands of solar panels are under construction or already in place in reservoirs and lakes across the Netherlands, China, […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Sell 80% Stake of its 482 MW Portfolio in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The projects for which the company has sold 80% stakes are presently in advanced stages of development with construction expected to begin in 2019. China-based Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of its 80% interest in a 482.6 MW portfolio […] Read more
Interview with Sanjeev Sinha, President – IT & Digital Transformation, India Power Corporation Ltd Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy For the Discom, smart grid can give out right information at the right time so that it can react and manage the grid accordingly. It would give a better control on the grid to manage load and even know beforehand on the impending load based on past data. This will allow Discom to draw appropriate […] Read more
Duke Energy Completes Acquisition of 150 MW Solar Project From Clearway Energy Group Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern County. Duke Energy Renewable, a wholly-owned subsidiary of North Carolina based power holding company Duke Energy has acquired the 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California from Clearway Energy Group. The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern […] Read more