THDC Issues Tender Seeking PMC Services for 11 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) has issued a tender seeking (Project Management and Consultancy (PMC) Services to THDCIL for the development of 11 MWac floating solar PV plant at Khurja Super Thermal Power Project at Khurja, Bulandshahr, UP. THDC India Limited invites bids from selected bidders (whose names are mentioned on the website) only on […] Read more
Drop In Solar Costs Put At 3% by IRENA for 2021-22 Period Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a report into the cost of producing power in 2022, putting the drop in levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) in the solar PV sector at 3% in 2022, and 89% between 2010 and 2022. The findings will be no surprise to industry insiders, considering how the drop […] Read more
A New, Promising CSP Goes Into Trials From SolarFlux Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy US based Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced the start of field trials of an improved design FOCUS solar thermal parabolic dish concentrator. The trials are intended to demonstrate the solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and operational reliability of the updated FOCUS concentrator. The trials build on the previous successful field trials of an advanced prototype of […] Read more
RUMSL Issues Tender for 114 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has invited bids for setting up 114 MW ground-mounted solar power projects in Madhya Pradesh. The projects will be set up across three districts of the state. The initiative, in partnership with Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company (MPPGCL), looks at the integration of solar power into three thermal power […] Read more
Solar’s Slow Rise In Sun Drenched Pakistan Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Extensive load shedding and high and rising electricity costs are a few of the reasons for consumers to seek a switch to solar power in Pakistan. With industry pointing out that the nation pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in South Asia, it is indeed a wonder why solar has not established a stronger […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans To Use Solar For 50% of Its Agri Power Demand Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government is now planning to use solar energy to cater to 50 percent of the power demand of its agricultural sector in the state. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), in its latest petition before the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), disclosed this plan. MSEDCL has planned to procure 7,000 MW of solar […] Read more
Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers Updated On Mon, Aug 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Seeks Empanelment of Solar Hot Water System Providers The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has sought bids from prospective developers for solar hot water systems. The tender said that the bidders would also have to take care of the maintenance of the systems for the first five years post-commissioning. The tender document sought bids for […] Read more
12 States Now Host India’s 50 Solar Parks Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Recent data from Lok Sabha shared by the Union Minister of New and Renewable Minister RK Singh indicated that solar parks have made its entry to 12 Indian states. At the same time, it is still a non-starter in many other states. A written reply by the minister said that these 12 states now host […] Read more
Thermal Energy Accounted For 76% Of India’s Electricity Generation Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest renewable energy generation report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for June claimed that renewable energy generation improved in the month. The data claimed that by the end of June 30, India had a total installed capacity of 176,242 MW (including large hydro). In contrast, the total energy generation from renewable sources during the month […] Read more
