EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
China’s Utility Solar Challenge Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Earlier this month, SaurEnergy tracked how China’s Rooftop Solar capacity saw an incredible 55 GW additions in 2022. This was out of a total 87 odd GW of solar capacity added in 2022. While that article delved into just how Chinese authorities managed to ensure such high success with rooftop solar, and some possible reasons […] Read more
Punjab Energy Development Agency Issues Tender for Supply of 53.69 MWp of Solar Plants Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Punjab Energy Development Agency has issued a tender for the design, survey, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of 29 grid connected solar power plants of cumulative capacity of 53.69 MWp. The RfS has been issued for selection of Solar Power Generators (SPGs) for feeder level solarisation of 25000 grid connected agriculture pumps through […] Read more
UK’s Biggest Solar Corporate PPA Signed Between Vodafone, Centrica & MYTILINEOS Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Telecommunications firm Vodafone and Centrica, international energy services and solutions company, have entered into a second corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). They have joined hands with MYTILINEOS S.A, a leading global industrial and energy company to facilitate the output from five solar farms that are in the works in England. These will cumulatively generate 216 […] Read more
Zambezi River Authority Considers Building Floating Solar Plant at Kariba Dam, Zimbabwe Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Zambezi River Authority, which operates Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe, is looking to employ floating solar panels to generate power after plummeting water levels deepened power outages in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Munyaradzi Munodawafa, CEO of the Zambezi River Authority, said that it would add photovoltaic capacity to the surface of the Kariba Dam on Zambezi river, […] Read more
Delhi-Based Servokon Enters Solar Energy Sector Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy New Delhi-based Servokon Systems Limited that manufactures and supplies power conditioning equipment and power transformers has said that it has now embarked on a new journey to venture into the solar energy sector. The firm is starting with an entry into the EPC segment, which it hopes to follow with a move into manufacturing of […] Read more
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) Issues Tender for 8 MW Solar Project in Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has invited bids for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning of 8 MW (AC) ground mounted solar PV power plants at Panchet, in District Dhanbad in the state of Jharkhand. The DVC tender also involves 5 years Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the power project. DVC said that the […] Read more
Community Solar Project Takes Shape in Assam to Address Man-Elephant Conflict Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley which has been prone to elephant-human conflict for quite some time now, has launched a new initiative that employs solar lighting, solar fencing and community education, to stem the challenge of conflict between elephants and human beings. The project is gaining support from the British Asian Trust, Aaranyak (BAT-Aaranyak), which is a […] Read more
In a First for City, Chandigarh to Welcome Three Solar Plants with Robotic Cleaning Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Operated by the Municipal Corporation, three material recovery facility (MRF) centres are set to welcome rooftop solar energy power plants. These plants will boast of robotic cleaning equipment. This is a first such initiative for the city. The project, worth Rs 6.69 cr has received the green signal from Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science and […] Read more
