50 MW Solar Power Project Sanction to Refex Energy as EPC Contract Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Contract also included grid connectivity approval from Tamil Nadu State Electricity Authorities. A 50MW Grid interactive Solar power Project as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract has been clinched by Refex Energy, counts as leading sustainable energy solution provider firm in an auction organized by the public sector Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC). As an EPC contract, […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Purchase Electricity from Kadapa Solar Power Park Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy A total of about 460MW of solar power projects have been sanctioned to Engie in India. Andhra Pradesh after withdrawing its stand against a major state utility guideline will now purchase electricity from Kadapa Solar Power Park. The agreement will allow the state to buy electricity at a lower cost as compared to the proposed […] Read more
Expanding Wavelength Range for Solar Energy Conversion Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunlight comes in a spectrum, with each color having a different wavelength. Solar cells must absorb light of particular wavelengths, depending on how much energy the cell needs to drive the reaction. Hydrogen gas is a promising “green” fuel. The lightest chemical element, hydrogen is an efficient energy store and could potentially replace gasoline in […] Read more
India Adds 2.2 GW Solar Capacity in Q3, Faces Slowing Activity – Mercom Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Newly-installed solar parks in India will stand at 9.5 GW and 10 GW, as compared to its previous forecast for about 10 GW. India has added 2,247 MW to the electricity grid in the third quarter of 2017 but activity there is seen to slow down and lead to weaker-than-expected fourth quarter, according to a […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Energizing Future Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance celebrated its inception this November, and looks ahead to become a legal entity on 6th December 2017. An Indian initiative to forge a global coalition to harness solar energy, International Solar Alliance was launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then French President Francois […] Read more
Solar Lights Distributed To 350 Homes of J&K’s Kargil by Schneider Electric India Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The children and the residents of area will be the major beneficiary of the program. Solar lights to as many as 350 homes has been provided by the Schneider electric India along with non-government organizations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kargil under the umbrella of their social corporate social responsibility project under the aegis of Schneider […] Read more
Low Bids Slowing Solar Energy Projects: ICRA Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The level of solar power tariffs witnessed a sharp reduction in the last six months says ICRA The viability for solar projects bid has slowed down in the last six months, according to the research and ratings agency ICRA. The solar project capacity awarded in 2017 stood at 3.75 GW by October end as against […] Read more
Oral Hearing on India’s Solar Anti-Dumping Duty Probe on December 12 Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s aim to impose an Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imported solar panels is to boost sales of locally made ones. An oral hearing on India’s Anti-Dumping Duty probe into imports of solar cells and modules from China, Taiwan and Malaysia will be held on 12 December. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General […] Read more
Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
