ISRO develops an android app for computing the solar energy potential of a place Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The android app is considered to be a “very useful” tool for installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that is used for tapping solar energy, it said. Computation of solar energy potential is essential to select the locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) thermal power plants. The use of remote sensing observations from geostationary satellite sensors […] Read more
Solar Power Tariff Expected to Get Cheaper than Coal Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power tariff has seen a significant decline in tariffs from Rs. 10.95-12.76/kWh in 2010-11 to as low as Rs. 3.15 per kWh, which is expected to fall to Rs. 2.90 per unit. India’s solar power prices may be set to fall below those of thermal (coal) energy. This is based on an expected […] Read more
SunPower to Supply Equipment Solutions to Global Solar Power Plant Market Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The SunPower Oasis platform delivers competitive cost of energy with the proven reliability and quality of SunPower technology in a fully pre-engineered complete solution” SunPower has announced that it now offers the fully-integrated SunPower Oasis Power Plant platform directly to solar power plant developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) providers through a newly formed […] Read more
ET Solar, DSM enters into strategic partnership to accelerate market penetration of solar PV modules Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy ET Solar will apply DSM’s new high-durability backsheets to boost power gain in their high-efficiency solar PV modules ET Solar and DSM has signed a strategic partnership agreement to commercialize PV solar modules featuring unique sustainable and durable backsheets. These backsheets can make a significant contribution to further lowering the levelized cost of energy (LCOE). […] Read more
Technique Solaire Commissions 5.5MW Solar Power Plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5.5MWp solar power plant has been commissioned with an estimated investment of approximately $4.3 million and will provide energy to the 13,500 inhabitants in Uttarakhand. Technique Solaire commissioned its first project in India, in the state of Uttarakhand. The solar power plant, with a total power of 5.5 MWp, was awarded a state tender […] Read more
MP government to provide 18,500 solar water pumps to farmers in the state at subsidised rates Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The rates of solar powered pumps already arrived at after the bidding are the lowest in the country. The performance of each pump can be monitored on a real-time basis from anywhere in the world” The Madhya Pradesh government would soon provide nearly 18,500 solar-powered water pumps to farmers in the state at subsidised rates. […] Read more
Tangedco is planning to procure 1500 MW of solar power through reverse bidding process: Report Updated On Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Tangedco will procure 1500 MW solar power through reverse bidding process at an upper limit of 4 per unit The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) is reportedly planning to procure 1500 MW of solar power. According to The Hindu Tangedco will procure 1500 MW solar power through reverse bidding process at an upper […] Read more
Construction Set to Begin on 55MW Solar PV Project in Kenya Updated On Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 55MW solar PV project, which will cost approximately US$116 million to develop, will stand as the largest solar plant ever developed in Africa. The Kenyan Rural Electrification Authority’s (REA) has approved the construction of a 55MW Solar PV Power plant in Garissa at a cost of Kshs 12.8 billion. The Authority will set up […] Read more
UNION BUDGET 2017: Shock and Awe for Indian Solar Industry Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In an assertive throw to fuel the solar sector, the budget covertly focused towards helping the rural sector, agricultural sector and re-energising the real estate sector. It was a known fact that Digital payments and Demonetisation will take the center-stage. The clean energy pledges also vowed new propagations as the Government of India rifles solar […] Read more
