SolarDuck, RWE Install Offshore Floating Solar Pilot Off Dutch Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, together with RWE, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) pilot project ‘Merganser’ 12 km off the Dutch coast. The pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring, and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly, offshore installation, and maintenance methodologies required for large-scale commercial deployment of OFPV. Merganser […] Read more
After Cancelling Tender Earlier, Odisha Again Issues Bid For Solar Boats Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a recent development, the Odisha government again issued a tender with an aim to convert the polluting boats at Chilika lake with solar and electric boats. Chilika lake in Odisha is one of the global Ramsar sites and a major tourist attraction in eastern India. The lake, touted as Asia’s largest saltwater lagoon, is […] Read more
How QCell Can Make Solar Module Production Sustainable? Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy is considered as one of the cleanest sources of energy and one of the most commercially viable technologies. In India, out of the 144 GW of renewable energy capacity (excluding large hydro), 57 percent (82 GW) comes from solar energy alone. The generation of solar energy primarily depends on the solar panels. However, […] Read more
This Startup Looks to Displace Batteries with Hyper-Efficient Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Europe’s Exeger’s Powerfoyle are a new line of hyper efficient dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) that aim to make indoor solar a reality. These low-cost, high-efficiency and flexible cells might soon make their way into our devices. In fact, it’s already in a few. Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, Exeger’s factory spews out 2.5 million square meters […] Read more
Floating Solar On Sea- How Close Are We ? Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy How do you supply electricity to 10,000 islands? Indonesia has over a million people who don’t have access to electricity. Floating solar aims to remedy cases like these. Proposed as a solution to the issue of land use and the issue of not being able to adopt expensive solutions like wind turbines in certain coastal […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Sector And Opportunities for Startups and Entrepreneurs Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s solar energy sector is experiencing a remarkable transformation, creating abundant opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. With the government’s ambitious targets and supportive policies, this sector is becoming a hotspot for innovation and investment. Growing Solar Capacity India aims to achieve 300 GW of solar capacity by 2030, a significant leap from its current capacity […] Read more
PGVCL Allocates 479 MW Capacity Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd has allocated 479 MW solar projects to several developers under component C of the PM Kusum programme. The awarded projects are expected to be operational by the end of December 2024. The highest capacity was allocated to Onix Renewable followed by Indian Infrastructure and Project India. The tariffs that were […] Read more
Five Solar Startups Using AI To Make An Impact Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy If tech in the 2020s had to be defined by a phrase, it’d be Artificial Intelligence or AI. With every product nowadays coming out with some form of AI, it’s not surprising to see AI make its way to solar as well. In particular, startups have been at the forefront of the AI revolution for […] Read more
NTPC-REL Seeks Bids For 225MW Solar Project At GSECL Solar Park At Khavda Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (REL) has invited bids for the development of a 225MW grid-connected solar PV project at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) solar park (Stage-III), at Khavda. NTPC-REL invited online bids from eligible bidders on a single-stage two-envelope (i.e. Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid) basis. The tender includes the supply […] Read more
