Solar Panels – No More Useless in the Rains/ Even Rains Can’t Stop The Solar Panels Now! Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Yes, you heard it right the newly designed hybrid solar panels are fully capable of generating electricity even when it rains. One of the major concerns about the solar technology is its intermittency issue, which leads to reliance on storage technology which can be expensive. Hence researchers are on the look-out of developing a new […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Submission Deadline for 10GW Solar Project Till 12th Nov Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the tender document, the techno-commercial bids would be opened on November 13, 2018. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an arm of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has extended the bid submission deadline for its 10GW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) connected solar capacities with 3 GW p.a. solar […] Read more
AMENDMENT-I, PPA & PSA : SELECTION OF SOLAR POWER DEVELOPERS FOR SETTING UP OF 150MW (50MW X 3) GRID CONNECTED FLOATING SOLAR POWER PROJECTS TO BE INSTALLED AT RIHAND DAM, UP Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy This has reference to the RfS No. SECI/C&P/SPD/RfS/150MW FLOATING/UP/R1/092018 dated 06.09.2018 regarding “Selection of Solar Power Developers for Setting up of 150MW (50MW x 3) Grid Connected Floating Solar Power Projects to be installed at Rihand Dam (also known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Reservoir), Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh”. The pre-bid meeting for the subject tender has […] Read more
SolarEdge to Buy 75% Stake in Li-Ion Cells, Batteries Maker for $88 Mn Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the acquisition of approximately 75 percent outstanding equity shares of Kokam reflects an aggregate investment of approximately USD 88 million, including related transaction expenses. Israel-based SolarEdge Technologies has inked a definitive pact to acquire a major stake in Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion cells, batteries and energy storage solutions. As […] Read more
SECI Extends Bids for UP’s 150MW Floating Solar Plants Till Oct 25 Updated On Thu, Oct 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Additionally, SECI has also extended bid submission deadline for setting up of 2 MW solar power project with 1 MWH BESS at Kaza, Himachal Pradesh till October 25, 2018. State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for setting up of 150 MW (50 MW x 3) grid connected floating […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson to Strengthen Footprints in Kazakhstan; Mulls 200MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The country is working to increase the share of renewable energy in electricity generation, which is expected to reach 3 percent by 2020 and 10 percent by 2030. One of the leading solar EPC solutions providers Sterling and Wilson has planned to strengthen its footprints in Kazakhstan. The company is targeting a CPE (electrical performance […] Read more
Cleanmax Solar Donates Solar Plant to Komaravolu Gram Panchayath, AP Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Gram Panchayath is estimated to save up to Rs 58,000 per year as this solar plant will approximately generate 29,000 kWh electricity units per annum for next 25 years. Country’s one of the leading rooftop solar developer CleanMax Solar has donated 20 kWp solar plant to the Gram Panchayath of Komaravolu village in […] Read more
Thomaslloyd Buys Significant Stake in SolarArise India Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Following the investment, the company will become the largest shareholder in SolarArise. ThomasLloyd has acquired a significant stake in solar project developer SolarArise India Projects (SolarArise), which currently owns and operates 130 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in India. The company’s investment is expected to support it’s expansion of its solar energy capacity by […] Read more
KDC Solar Kicks off 23.5MW PV Plant Construction in New Jersey Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy After completion, this project will be the largest net metered solar installation in New Jersey. Owner, operator and developer of solar power facilities, KDC Solar has begun construction on a 23.5MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Jackson, New Jersey. After completion, this project will be the largest net metered solar installation in New Jersey. Also, this […] Read more