Ministry of Power to set up Rs 2000 Cr JV to Ease Smart Meter Rollouts Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has begun the process to set up a Rs 2,000 crore JV for providing a CBIF to power Discoms for faster roll-out of smart meters in the country The Ministry of Power has begun the process to set up a Rs 2,000 crore joint venture (JV) for providing a common backend infrastructure […] Read more
Visaka Industries Granted 20-year Patent Rights for ATUM Solar Roof Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visaka Industries has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof, for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” Visaka Industries Limited has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof. The patent has been granted for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” ATUM is a roof that generates electricity. […] Read more
Power Ministry Drafts Rights of Electricity Consumers for the First Time Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has announced that it has drafted rules providing for the Rights of Electricity Consumers for the very first time. The Ministry of Power has announced that it has drafted rules providing for the Rights of Electricity Consumers for the very first time. In its notification, the ministry claims the electricity consumers […] Read more
US Solar Market Installed 3.5 GW of new Solar Capacity in Q2 2020 Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar market installed 3.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6 percent from Q1 installations, according to a new report. The US solar market installed 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6 percent from Q1 installations. At the same time, utility-scale solar remained resilient despite the COVID-19 […] Read more
Another Deadline Extension for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI, for the 4th time, has extended the bid deadline for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 […] Read more
APAC Power Sector Could Attract $1.5 Tn in Investments by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report shows that the power generation sector in APAC could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending 2030. The latest report by research agency Wood Mackenzie shows that the power generation sector in the Asia Pacific (APAC) could attract USD 1.5 trillion worth of investments over the decade ending […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 100 MW Solar Plus 50 MW Storage in Chhattisgarh Updated On Mon, Sep 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for the commissions of a 100 MW (ac) solar project along with a 50MW/ 150 MWh storage in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 100 MW (ac) solar project (200 MWdc) along with a 50MW/ 150 MWh Battery […] Read more
NHPC Seeking Consultants for DPR of 100 MW Floating Solar Projects in Odisha Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender for the hiring of consultants for the preparation of DPR of Floating Solar Projects of 100 MW capacity in Rengali Reservoir in Odisha. NHPC has issued a tender for hiring of consultants for the technical assistance and preparation of DPR of Floating Solar Projects of 100 MW capacity in Rengali […] Read more
8minute Signs PPA for 400 MW Solar Plus 540 MWh Storage With CPA Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy 8minute Solar Energy has executed a 15-year PPA with CPA for the 400 MW (300 MWac) Rexford 1 Solar and Storage Center in Tulare County 8minute Solar Energy has announced that the company has executed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Clean Power Alliance (CPA). The 400 MW(300 MWac) Rexford 1 Solar and Storage Center […] Read more