EDP Deploys Portugal’s First MW-Scale Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portuguese power utility company, EDP has announced that it will deploy its largest solar photovoltaic farm with energy storage in Portugal. The company has signed an agreement with battery maker Exide Technologies. It provides for the deployment of two photovoltaic solar production units, with a total capacity of 3.8 MW, for self-consumption in its facilities […] Read more
Scatec Solar Brings First Part of 400 MW Solar Plant in Egypt Online Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Norway-based Scatec Solar has announced that it has grid-connected and reached commercial operation for 65 MW of its 400 MW Benban project in Egypt. The Benban solar power plant is Scatec Solar’s largest project under construction, and the company is the largest contributor to the 1.5 GW Benban site – the world’s largest solar park. […] Read more
SECI Issues Notification For 7500 MW Leh-Kargil Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification for its 7500 MW ultra mega solar PV projects tender in Leh and Kargil, intimating all prospective bidders regarding site identification and visit. “It is to inform all concerned that SECI had meetings with the Addl. Dy. Commissioner, Leh on 25th March 2019, which […] Read more
New Research Center Established to Develop Efficient & Flexible Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy New organic materials for creating advanced, flexible, light-weight solar cells and electronics for military and civilian use in remote areas away from power grids will be the focus of a new research center directed by Enrique Gomez, professor of chemical engineering and materials science and engineering at Penn State. The Center for Self-Assembled Organic Electronics […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets Approval to Procure Wind Power From Projects with Expired EPAs Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has been permitted to procure wind power from projects with which its Energy Purchase Agreements (EPA) have expired after the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) approved its petition. MSEDCL had filed its case on February 26, 2019, seeking approval for procurement of power from wind projects whose […] Read more
Adani Gets MERC Approval to Initiate Bidding on 700 MW Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The state commission permitted the change after AEML filed a petition seeking the deviation from the standard bidding guidelines. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has in its latest order approved Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited’s (AEML) petition to initiate the bidding process for the procurement of 700 MW of solar power. The commission has ordered […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […] Read more
MMRDA Issues 7.63 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Tender For Mumbai Metro Rail Project Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 25, 2019. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender for setting up of 7.63 MW of rooftop solar PV power projects under RESCO model at station sites of Mumbai Metro Rail Project for line 7 and 2A. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
