NREL Research Points to Strategies for Recycling of Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at NREL have conducted the first global assessment into the most promising approaches to end-of-life management for solar PV panels. PV modules have a 30-year lifespan. There is currently no plan for how to manage this at end of their lifespan. The volume of modules no longer needed could total 80 million metric tons […] Read more
Skilancer Solar Launches Waterless Robots for Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Skilancer Solar has launched its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. Cleantech startup Skilancer Solar has announced the launch of its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. This product will be an addition to the firms’ portfolio […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 1100 kWp Solar Power Plant in Jharkhand Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has issued a tender for setting up of 1100 kWp grid-connected solar PV power plant at North Karanpura in the state of Jharkhand. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1100 kWp grid-connected solar PV power plant at North Karanpura in the state of Jharkhand. […] Read more
SCCL Planning to set up 500 MW Floating Solar Plants in Telengana Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy SCCL is planning to set up floating solar PV power plants on water bodies in the state of Telangana, with a combined generational capacity of 500 MW. Government-owned coal mining company – Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has announced that it is planning to set up floating solar PV power plants on water bodies in the state of Telangana, […] Read more
Rooftop Solar in Delhi Breaks Free of Height Constraints Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The two metre height regulation in Delhi, which was seen as a constraint by many owners, owing to the impact it would have on other uses for rooftops, has been removed. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has relaxed norms governing the height of the panels, making it easier for many to consider solar rooftop […] Read more
100 Percent Carbon Free by 2035. The Democrat Offer For Renewable energy Updated On Mon, Jul 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Perhaps the least talked about, but most significant promises being talked up as the US presidential elections campaign warms up is the democrat push for 100 percent carbon free power production by 2035. The plan easily overshadows comparable targets for all other countries in the G20, and if implemented with even limited success, cold change […] Read more
Ørsted Acquires 227 MW Under Construction Solar Plant in the US Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted is expanding its solar footprint with the acquisition of the 227 MW ac under construction Muscle Shoals solar project located in Alabama, US. Global offshore wind and renewable major Ørsted has announced that it is expanding its solar footprint with the acquisition of the 227 MW ac under construction Muscle Shoals solar project located […] Read more
ADB, IEA Renew Collaborative Agreement on Energy Sector Sustainability Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has renewed an MOU with IEA to scale up collaboration and advance progress on sustainability with an increased focus on energy sector resilience in APAC The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to scale up collaboration and advance progress […] Read more
Now Punjab Wants to Tear Up Solar Contracts Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the issues from Andhra Pradesh are still to be resolved, comes the news of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the key state discom, pushing for a 10 percent discom from solar power producers. PSCL’s logic? The hit to collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the amazing argument that while determining the rate, […] Read more
