Ready, Set, Go: India’s Solar Manufacturing Ambitions Are Flying Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy For India’s solar sector and its many entrepreneurs, all signals are finally green. Or so it would seem. Be it progress on manufacturing plans, including the all important backward integration, exports, and of course, a strong domestic market for their output. Everything has come together for the many firms and entrepreneurs who will hope for […] Read more
80% Of India’s Solar Projects Planned In Only 5 States Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that around 80 percent of the ongoing mega solar projects are confined to only five renewable-rich states of the country. Moreover, around ten states do not have any ongoing solar projects in hand. MNRE Minister RK Singh shared the latest data before […] Read more
First Solar Secures 2.1 GW Order from Matrix for Advanced Thin Film Modules Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc. and Matrix Renewables have announced a significant collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules from First Solar. These modules are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2027, […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 10 MW Solar Module Cleaning Updated On Mon, Jul 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has issued a tender for 10 MW solar module cleaning works at NTPC Solapur, Maharashtra. The bidder shall quote rate and applicable GST for total value of the work in the relevant field of BOQ sheet. The BOQ (Excel Sheet) template must not be modified/replaced by the bidder and […] Read more
Govt Commissioned 11 Out of 50 Sanctioned Solar Parks in India: Govt Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed it had commissioned 11 out of India’s 50 sanctioned solar parks. These solar parks were constructed under the Ministry’s scheme named ‘development of solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects.’ Union MNRE Minister RK Singh, in his written reply to a question before the Lok […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 1500 MW Of Solar-Wind Hybrid ISTS Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has issued a tender seeking prospective renewable energy developers. As per the mandate of the tender document, the Indian power behemoth has sought bids from players who could develop solar-wind hybrid projects anywhere in the country. The document said that the renewable energy company needed to develop this […] Read more
Philippines Grants 1.97 GW Solar Capacity in Second Green Energy Auction Round Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) has shared a list of bidders who have won the Second Green Energy Auction Round (GEA-2). The Green Energy Auction Bids Evaluation and Awards Committee has awarded capacity worth 1,870.8 MW for ground-mounted projects and another 90 MW of capacity for floating solar power. 10 MW of capacity has […] Read more
MAHAPREIT Issues Tender for 100 MW Distributed Solar Park Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy And Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) has invited bids to obtain offers from solar power developers for design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of distributed solar project (2 MW to 10 MW capacity). The tender is for the solar park project in Maharashtra with a cumulative capacity of 100 MW on […] Read more
Solar Designer PVcase Raises $100 Million In Funding Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithuanian firm PVcase (PhotoVoltaic Computer Aided Solar Engineering), a key global leader in solar project design software, announced today it has secured a joint investment of $100 million, bringing the company’s total funding to over $123 million. Highland Europe, Energize and existing investor Elephant all participated in the round. Despite considerable resources already invested in the solar market, the solar engineering industry […] Read more
