Impact of COVID-19 on Operational Projects and Rooftop Solar: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects while rooftop solar projects have been the most adversely affected COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects as it depends on natural resources, i.e. wind and sunlight which has not been disrupted while at […] Read more
BlackRock Raises USD 5.1 Bn for Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy BlackRock has achieved a USD 5.1 billion final close of Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III (GEPIF III) BlackRock through its Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund (GEPIF) has achieved a USD 5.1 billion final close of Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III (GEPIF III), making it the largest alternative investment fundraise in […] Read more
Vikram Solar Wins 300 MW Solar Project from NTPC Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, country’s one of the leading module manufacturers and an EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider, has bagged a 300 MW solar project from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) under CPSU-II scheme. Kolkata-headquartered Vikram Solar has won this solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the reverse bidding auction at a price of Rs 1,750 […] Read more
Canadian Solar Responds to Patent Infringement Suit Filed by Solaria Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solaria had filed suit against Canadian Solar in California for infringing on its US patent. And now, Canadian Solar has responded to the complaint. The Solaria Corporation, a US-based global provider of advanced solar energy products, had announced earlier this month that it had filed suit against Canadian Solar, the leading Chinese solar panel manufacturer, […] Read more
MNRE Cuts Tariff Ceiling by 70 Paise under CPSU Ph-II Solar Scheme Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reduced the tariff ceiling by 70 paise to Rs 2.8 per unit from Rs 3.5 per unit earlier under the phase-II of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) programme for developing 12 GW of capacity solar projects. Also, the government has increased the time period for the implementation […] Read more
NREL Six-Junction Solar Cell Sets Two World Records for Efficiency Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists at NREL have fabricated a solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 50 percent. The cell now holds two world records for solar conversion efficiency Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have fabricated a solar cell with an efficiency of nearly 50 percent. The six-junction solar cell now holds the world record […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for AMC of 600 kW Rooftop Solar System in Mathura Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has issued a tender for the comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for its 600 kW rooftop solar PV system at its Mathura Refinery. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking eligible bidders for the comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for its 600 kW rooftop solar PV system at its Mathura […] Read more
HyperSolar Accelerates Production of Renewable Solar Hydrogen Panels With new Tie-up Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy HyperSolar is working with Suzhou GH to make the final modifications to the solar cells required to manufacture the Gen 1 hydrogen production panels HyperSolar Inc, the developer of a breakthrough technology to produce renewable hydrogen using sunlight and water, has announced that it is working with Suzhou GH New Energy, a division of GCL […] Read more
AfDB Offers Assistance for Development of Mini Green Energy Grids in Guinea Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved a grant of 830,000 USD to support AGER in the establishment of green mini grids projects in the Republic of Guinea. The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a grant of 830,000 US dollars to support the Guinean Agency for Rural Electrification (AGER), in […] Read more