Potential Is Finally Meeting Reality in Solar Is Message From MNRE Meet Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a sort of curtain raiser to the Re-Invest 2020 or the 3rd Global Renewable Investors’ meet scheduled from November 26-28, key stakeholders in the renewable energy domain discussed India’s market prospects today. The Re-invest event is organized by the MNRE, Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), with a focus on providing […] Read more
Tender For 100 MW Floating Solar Hybrid On Mumbai’s Middle Vaitarna Dam Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mumbai’s Middle Vaitarna dam, whose reservoir is is one of the seven key lakes that supply drinking water to the city, could soon be supplying power too, to the city. The Municipal corporation of Greater Mumbai has floated a tender for the establishment of a Hybrid floating solar PV plant on the lake, of 100MW […] Read more
Deoghar Airport To Go With 330 KW Solar Plant, As AAI Calls For Bids Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s new greenfield airports continue to go for renewable energy in a big way. The latest to join the list is the upcoming Deoghar airport in Jharkhand state. Deoghar city is a major pilgrimage centre, known for the Baba Baidyanath Dham . The Airports Authority of India Limited, which has set up and will be […] Read more
Key Solar Manufacturers Back 182mm Module Size for 2021 Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Three of the biggest module makers globally, Jinko, JA and Longi are betting that with their combined 54GW in capacity, the 182 mm module will face little headwinds to market acceptance in 2021. The importance of standards, and standardisation in the solar sector can never be overemphasised, considering the multiple parts that have to work […] Read more
JA Solar In Trouble, As Founder Jin Baofang Detained By Chinese Authorities Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy JA Solar, the well known ‘wafer to module’ chinese manufacturer, with a strong global presence and track record with over 50 GW of projects, has announced that its Chairman and Founder, Jin Baofang, has been detained by Chinese authorities for as yet unspecified charges. Most such detentions in China are usually on corruption charges, with […] Read more
UK Funding Approval for Exploring Space Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar power in space, which has played such a key role in powering satellites so far, is now in the spotlight for generating energy on Earth too. Taking the help of massive solar powered satellites for the collection of solar energy, the UK government has commissioned fresh research into the feasibility of space-based solar power […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Feedback On Roadmap For Wind-Solar Hybrids Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy On November 13, the MNRE uploaded a concept note for hybrid wind-solar energy projects on its site, with a request for feedback and comments by November 28. Using sites identified with the help of the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), the concept note seeks to address a key issue/s that have come up with […] Read more
Chinese Researchers Make Progress With Hydrogen Solar Project, Liquid Sunshine Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy China, which announced a net zero emissions target of 2060, has no intentions of falling behind in the next frontier of the renewables race, especially the race to produce Hydrogen using solar power. Solar powered ‘green’ hydrogen production, which has been a key focus area for many regions especially the European community area, Australia and […] Read more
Railways Runs Into A Red Signal For 1 GW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Nov 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL)’s tender for a 1GW of solar plants on railway land available close to railway tracks has run into a wall of disinterest from solar developers. The tender, with deadline of September 2, was a detailed one that included the design, build, finance, operation, long– term maintenance and transfer […] Read more
