SECI Cancels its 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Tender Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW rooftop solar system scheme for government buildings. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the annulment of its tender for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/UTs under CAPEX/RESCO […] Read more
Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells Using a Magnetic Field Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad have developed a way to increase the efficiency of third generation solar cells using a magnetic field. Working with dye sensitised solar cells (DSSC), the team led by Jammalamadaka Suryanarayana, Associate Professor, Department of Physics at IIT Hyderabad has shown that the incorporation of magnetic […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc’s Pilot Floating Solar Plant Expected in 2-3 Months Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hindustan Zinc, a group firm of the Vedanta Group, is close to achieving commissioning on its very first floating solar power plant. In an investor brief, the Vedanta said it is focussing on renewable energy and its group firm Hindustan Zinc plans its “first pilot floating solar to be completed in next 2-3 months.” The plant will […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Conditionally Awarded 376 MW Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has conditionally received an order for the supply of offshore wind turbines for the 376 MW Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm Project in Taiwan. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has conditionally received an order for the supply of offshore wind turbines including a 20-year full-service agreement for the 376 megawatts (MW) Formosa 2 […] Read more
UPERC Approves RFP and PPA For Procurement of 500MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPERC approves a petition filed by UPNEDA and UPPCL seeking approval of RFP and PPA of 500 MW power from solar power projects. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) seeking approval […] Read more
IPGCL Invites Bids Under 21.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme For Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy IPGCL has invited bids for setting up rooftop systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government buildings in Delhi. The Delhi Government-owned utility, Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. (IPGCL) has invited bids from eligible bidders for setting up rooftop solar power systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government […] Read more
BHEL Wins EPC Orders Worth 800 Cr For Setting Up 2 Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has won EPC contracts worth Rs 800 crore for setting up two solar PV power plants. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, recently announced that it has won Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts worth Rs 800 crore for setting up two solar PV power plants. The two orders […] Read more
World Bank Report on Where Sun Meets Water : Floating Solar Market Report Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating solar PV installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. […] Read more
OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
