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
Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] 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
PGCIL Floats Tender For Rooftop Solar Plants at Bhatapara Substation Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 28, 2019 The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) has invited bids for the setting up of grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants at 400/220 KV Bhatapara Substation in Maharashtra. The total tendered capacity for projects is 220 kW, of which 60 kW will be developed […] 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
MERC Approves 16 MW Solar Project in Amaravati Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission approved the proposed 16 MW solar PV power project at Gavankund in the Amaravati district of the state. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Authority (MERC) was hearing of a petition filed by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL) regarding the approval of tariff for the 150 […] Read more
FTC Solar “Voyager” Single-Axis Tracker Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Product Brief: FTC Solar has recently entered two markets with its single-axis tracker, the “Voyager”. The company believes the product provides industry-leading ease of installation, performance, and reliability. The product has been optimised for bifacial performance with up to 0.5% yield improvement due to less backside shading and better albedo capture. Product Features: The voyagers […] Read more
Solar Power Capacity in U.S. Cities Has Doubled in the Last 6 Years: Report Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar energy capacity more than doubled in 45 of America’s 57 largest cities over the last six years according to a new study. Over the past six years, solar energy capacity more than doubled in 45 of America’s 57 largest cities, according to a new study released by the Environment America Research & Policy Center. […] Read more
Golden Concord Arm Gets Shingled Solar Modules’ Patent in Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy This will further enhance patent portfolio of Golden Concord Arm GCL System. One of the leading one-stop intelligent and integrated energy system providers GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd (GCL System) has received a patent for its shingled solar cell modules from IP Australia. This will further enhance patent portfolio of Golden Concord Arm GCL System. The […] Read more
