India’s Solar Sector Expected to Outperform Globally Despite Challenges: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by Fitch Solutions has predicted that the Indian solar power capacity will grow at an annual average rate of 15.3 percent to reach 105.9 GW by 2028, up from 26 GW in 2018. The report highlights that India will continue to outperform rival markets over the next decade as recent problems such […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender For 500 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is May 8, 2019. The Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam Ltd. (KBUN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC has issued a tender for the deployment of rooftop solar PV plants on various buildings of plant area of KBUN for the Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Project. The scope of work for the […] Read more
UP Village Sets Precedent With 100% Solar Power Use Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy A village in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district is presenting itself as a model for renewable energy usage with complete dependence on solar power for all its needs. The solar-powered village in Chakanwala Panchayat named ‘Mandironwala Bhuddi’ has no electricity poles but is completely lit up using solar power. Solar panels have been installed at every house in the village as part […] Read more
Solar Waste Management and Manufacturing Standards Policy Needed: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government needs to bring out a policy on solar module waste management and standards for use of material for manufacturing, according to consultancy Bridge To India. “There is an urgent need to formulate appropriate quality standards for use of environmentally sustainable materials in manufacturing of modules. This will help in minimising potentially hazardous end-of-life […] Read more
EDP Deploys Portugal’s First MW-Scale Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portuguese power utility company, EDP has announced that it will deploy its largest solar photovoltaic farm with energy storage in Portugal. The company has signed an agreement with battery maker Exide Technologies. It provides for the deployment of two photovoltaic solar production units, with a total capacity of 3.8 MW, for self-consumption in its facilities […] Read more
How Mobile Solar Pumping System Can Revolutionize Indian Farming Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nowadays, in such cases where farmers are still out of the reach of the electrical grid and don’t have proper irrigation facility, the adoption of solar via innovative ways has helped them in fulfilling their irrigation needs. Solar has been adopted in rural areas in the country at a rapid pace on the back […] Read more
Tender For 300 kW Rooftop Solar Projects Issued in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 24, 2019. Tumakuru Smart City Limited (TSCL) has issued a tender for the deployment of 300 kW of grid-connected solar PV rooftop projects at a glass house near Amanikere Lake Park, Tumkakaru in Karnataka. The brief scope of work for the selected bidders will include the design, […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Tenders For 25 MW Rooftop Solar Projects under RESCO Model Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for online bid submission is May 10, 2019, and the last date for bid submission (hard copies) is May 15, 2019. The Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (MPUVNL) has invited Request for Proposal (RfP) for the selection of bidders for the implementation of 25 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems under […] Read more