Trina Solar Completes Acquisition of Spanish Tracker Firm Nclave Updated On Mon, May 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the first time that any Chinese solar firm has acquired a solar tracker producer outside of its home market. Chinese solar giant Trina Solar has successfully closed the acquisition transaction of the Spanish solar tracker system maker Nclave Renewable S.L. The transaction will strategically transform Trina Solar from a leading PV product supplier to a […] Read more
NTPC Defers 2,000 MW Solar Projects Auction Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision came on the backdrop of letter written to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the Solar Power Developers Association. The association had sought extension of solar auctions till the issue related to grant of connectivity through inter-state transmission system is not resolved. As developers have raised their concerns and have sought […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Grids: New Trend in AP District Vizag Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) revealed that till February of this year, 563 rooftop solar grids were synchronized with the grid providing a total capacity of 6,837 kW with another 736 units of 3,651 kW capacity in pipeline. The solar power development in the city of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh is […] Read more
Installation of Rooftop Solar Plant Should Not be Mandatory: Former MP Updated On Fri, May 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The entire process of switching to solar power should be done gradually so as to ensure that the process is hassle-free for the citizens, the statement reads. Rather than making it mandatory for the people to have rooftop solar installation on their homes the administration should encourage and subsidies the process, Former Union Minister Pawan […] Read more
Investors Fear Depreciation in Rupee May Affect Solar Tariffs: Study Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy “If the rupee depreciates to Rs 67 from Rs 65 between the time of tariff bidding and finalisation of terms of payment for module supply (which can easily extend to 6-8 months), the solar power developer will suffer an overall four paisa per unit reduction in margin, which is significant considering the modest margins for […] Read more
Power Regulator CERC Boosts Merchant Renewable Energy Plants Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The detailed procedure that commission has issued would grant long and medium-term transmission access to the renewable project that has achieved financial closure and has already acquired land for the project. While proposing stringent rules against line underutilization, Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued guidelines that would pave way for serious merchant renewable […] Read more
Six Bidders Win 1 GW Floating Solar Project for Ujjani Dam Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy These players won the contract for different capacities at tariffs of Rs 2.71 and Rs 2.72 per unit. Mahadiscom Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) has awarded the 1 GW of floating solar capacity on the Ujjani Dam to six bidders, including Tatas, Azure Power and Acme Solar out of twenty-five bidders. These players won the contract […] Read more
Canadian Solar Commissions 35 MWp Open Access Solar Project in Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project is expected to generate approximately 54,000 MWh of clean solar power every year. Publicly traded solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar said its 35 MWp commercial and industrial (C&I) solar portfolio in the state of Karnataka, India has reached commercial operation in March 2018. Further, the company’s 35 MWp solar project is located in Bagalkot district […] Read more
Guwahati Railway Station Goes Solar, Becomes first in North East Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The power station was commissioned in April 2017. It will help in reducing the carbon emission and also downsize the power bills of the station. As the country is aggressively striving to shift from conventional to greener source of energy, the Guwahati railway station has become the latest entry to run completely on solar power. […] Read more
