AIIB Grants $60 Mn Loan for 500 MW Solar Project in Oman Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy AIIB has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman by financing a 500 MW solar PV project in the country The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman to help […] Read more
Researchers Develop New Graphene Solar Thermal Film to Absorb Sunlight with Over 90% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The researchers have developed a new graphene-based solar thermal film that can absorb sunlight with an efficiency of more than 90 percent, while simultaneously eliminates most IR thermal emission loss—the first time such a feat has been reported. This research has been done at the Center for Translational Atomaterials (CTAM) at the Swinburne University of […] Read more
CERC Sticks to the Script in Judgement on Hero Solar Petition Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission, (CERC), in an order dated March 26 has maintained a line that has now become the de facto rule for all issues related to the introduction of GST and its impact on projects awarded beforehand. In this case, the petitioner was Hero Solar Energy Private Limited, which had won bids for […] Read more
NISE Postpones Next Advanced Solar Training Prog amid Covid-19 Pandemic Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MNRE-backed National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has postponed its six months advanced solar professionals course due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country. The order has been issued by Dr A.K. Tripathi, Director General, NISE, stating that “six months advanced solar professionals course (batch 4), which was scheduled to be started from April […] Read more
ReneSola Sells 6.8 MW Solar Assets in Canada to Grasshopper Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy New York-listed global solar project developer ReneSola Power has entered into a sale agreement with Canada headquartered Grasshopper Energy for its cumulative 6.8 MW of solar portfolio in Canada. ReneSola has offloaded its operating projects located in Canada, which comprised of fifteen solar plants under development, totalling 6.8 MW of capacity. Moreover, these 15 projects […] Read more
CEL Tenders for 535 kW Solar Project at NIBSM Campus, Chhattisgarh Updated On Wed, Mar 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL has invited bids for the commissioning of an on-grid solar PV power plant of capacity 535 kWp at NIBSM Campus, Raipur in the state of Chhattisgarh. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited online bids (Technical & Price) from eligible bidders for the commissioning of an on-grid solar photovoltaic power plant of capacity 535 kWp […] Read more
Lithuania Gets its Unique Remote Solar Consumer Model Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In-line with the growing demand for faster and more efficient ways to generate renewable energy, Lithuania, a country in the Baltic region of Europe, has launched a remote solar consumer model. This is the unique project, developed by Sun Investment Group, as it gives an opportunity to buy or rent a remote solar panel and […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for BOS Package for 735 MW Nokh Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the Balance of System (BOS) package for the development of 735 MW (3X245) Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan, India. NTPC Limited has issued a tender, inviting online bids from eligible bidders for the Balance of System (BOS) package for the development of 735 MW (3X245) Nokh Solar Project in […] Read more
Should Safeguard Duty Expiry in July be Replaced with Fresh Tariffs on Solar Imports from China and Malaysia? Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Safeguard duty, which was implemented by the government in July 2018 with an aim to protect the domestic solar manufacturing, is going to be wrapped up in July this year. In-line with this, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has already initiated a review investigation for considering continuance of safeguard duty on solar cells […] Read more
