Gujarat Issues Tender for Solar Projects Worth 1 MW at Tourist Locations Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat has issued a tender for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar parking lots, and off-grid solar benches at various smart tourist locations in the state. The Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of on-grid solar systems, solar […] Read more
Connecticut Issues RfP for 2 GW Offshore Wind Power Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released an RfP for offshore wind power procurement up to 2 GW. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released a request for proposals (RfP) for offshore wind power for the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind projects. This RfP seeks […] Read more
MP Extends Scope of Subsidised Power Scheme Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh has decided to provide electricity at Rs 1 per unit to all domestic consumers using up to 100 units pm, with an upper cap of 150 units. The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to provide electricity at Rs one per unit to all domestic consumers using up to 100 units every month, with an […] Read more
Soltec to Supply Trackers for Enel’s 220 MW Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Soltec will be supplying and installing its SF7 Bifacial trackers at a 220 MW project that Enel Green Power is building in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Soltec, a leading manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers, has announced that it will be supplying and installing its SF7 Bifacial trackers at a 220 MW project that the Enel […] Read more
Yingli Supplies 110 MW Solar Panels to Solaria for 3 Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Yingli Green Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Yingli Europe, has supplied 110 MW of polycrystalline solar panels to Spanish operator Solaria Yingli Green Energy Holding, one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Yingli Europe has supplied 110 MW of polycrystalline solar panels to Spanish operator Solaria Energía y […] Read more
Solar Can Go Subsidy Free in China, Finds Study Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a study that puts the incredible drop in solar prices in context, a study by researchers in China and Sweden has concluded that 344 prefecture level Chinese cities can afford to buy solar powered electricity at a price lower than the existing grid. The paper was published in Nature Energy, a British peer reviewed […] Read more
Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […] Read more
China’s Benling Planning New E-Bike Launch in India Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy After successfully selling close to 800 electric two-wheelers in the country, Chinese EV maker Benling India is planning to launch an all-new electric bike to rival India’s Revolt 400. Boosted by the demand for its electric two-wheeler products, China’s Benling has announced its plan to expand its electric portfolio with more EVs soon. Benling India […] Read more
As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
