UP Govt Working on Installation of 8000 Solar Borewells in the State Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The UP Government plans on installing 8,000 solar-powered borewells in the state, almost 35 percent of them would come up in the Purvanchal district. The State Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has announced that it plans on installing 8,000 solar-powered borewells in the state in the coming days. As per the details provided almost 35 percent […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Solar Bags Rs 462 Crore Solar Project in Chile Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sterling and Wilson Solar has signed an order of 106.71 MW solar project worth Rs 462 crore in Chile, work for which is expected to begin in Q4 FY 2021. Sterling and Wilson Solar has announced that it has signed an order of 106.71 MW solar project worth USD 62.6 million (~Rs 462 crores) in […] Read more
Solaria now Files ITC Complaint Against Canadian Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy On the heels of its lawsuit filed in March against Canadian Solar in a US District Court, Solaria has now filed additional claims against Canadian Solar with the ITC. On the heels of its lawsuit filed in March against Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, Solaria […] Read more
“Draconian” Rule in Proposed Changes For Consumers To Hit Solar Sector: EPC Firms Updated On Fri, Sep 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has recently issued the draft rules providing for the ‘Rights of Electricity Consumers’ for the very first time. However, one provision included in the draft rules has managed to roil up smaller solar EPC companies at a key proposal within the rules. The power ministry stated that “having provided access to […] Read more
Cochin Port Trust Tenders for 1.5 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender for 1.5 MW grid-tied floating solar projects at the Backwaters near CoPT’s walkway avenue in Kerala. The Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 1.5 MW (0.75 MW x 2) grid-tied floating solar projects at the Backwaters […] Read more
Visaka Industries Granted 20-year Patent Rights for ATUM Solar Roof Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visaka Industries has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof, for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” Visaka Industries Limited has been granted a 20-year patent for its ATUM Solar Roof. The patent has been granted for the invention titled “Eco-Friendly Energy Generating Roof.” ATUM is a roof that generates electricity. […] Read more
US Solar Market Installed 3.5 GW of new Solar Capacity in Q2 2020 Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar market installed 3.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6 percent from Q1 installations, according to a new report. The US solar market installed 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6 percent from Q1 installations. At the same time, utility-scale solar remained resilient despite the COVID-19 […] Read more
Another Deadline Extension for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI, for the 4th time, has extended the bid deadline for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has once again extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 15 […] Read more
SECI Extends Timeline for its 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar PV Tender Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the timeline for the implementation of 97.5 MW rooftop solar PV system shame for government buildings in different zones of India The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified of the extension in timelines for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system shame for government buildings in different […] Read more
