REIL Tenders For Solar Plants At Training, Educational Institutions in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has come out with a tender for the “Survey, Design, Supply of BOS, Installation – Commissioning and 5 years maintenance of various capacity Grid Connected SPV Power Plant(s) at various Training Institutions / Educational Institutions in various districts in the state of Rajasthan” . A pre-bid meeting will […] Read more
10th Extension for SECI’s 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up 15 MW floating solar plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now, for the tenth time, extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of a project developer for setting […] Read more
41 Percent Growth in India’s Power Consumption in April 2021 Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Power consumption in India grew 41 percent in April 2021 to reach 119.27 BU According to data made available by the Power Ministry, power consumption in India grew 41 percent in April 2021 to reach 119.27 billion units (BU) over the same month last year, showing what the ministry believes to be a robust recovery in industrial and […] Read more
Toledo Uni Scientists Make 6.4% Efficient Antimony Selenide Solar Cell Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a paper entitled ‘Influence of Post-selenization Temperature on the Performance of Substrate-Type Sb2Se3 Solar Cells’, published in the peer-reviewed journal ACS Publications (whose parent organisation is American Chemical Society), scientists working at the University of Toledo in the United States have developed a 6.43%-efficient solar cell using antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) films with favourable crystalline properties. […] Read more
Dr. Milind Kulkarni Appointed CTO of Vikram Solar Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturers and comprehensive EPC solutions & rooftop solar providers, has announced the appointment of Dr. Milind Kulkarni as Chief Technical officer (CTO) of Vikram Solar Limited. As per the firm, Dr. Kulkarni’s role will be critical in product & technology development and manufacturing, design & process development, while […] Read more
India Government Mint Tenders for 1 MW Solar Plant at Hyderabad Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy India Government Mint Hyderabad has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1 MW grid-tied solar PV plant at its campus in Hyderabad. Security Printing and Minting Corp of India, under the India Government Mint (IGM) Hyderabad has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 1 MW grid-tied solar PV power plant at […] Read more
Italy’s Ecology Minister: 72% power to come from Renewables in 2030 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani revealed yesterday that the country will have to produce as much as 72% of its electricity with renewable sources in 2030 so as to fulfil the European emissions-reduction target of 55% set for the same year. While in conversation with the Italian daily la Repubblica, he said, “In 2030, […] Read more
Biden Administration Selects 5 GW Mega Solar Project in Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mega Solar is a partnership between the Govts of Namibia and Botswana, and others, which is expected to generate up to 5 GW of solar power. US President Biden recently hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate to catalyse global ambition to address the climate crisis. The Summit convened world leaders to galvanize efforts to […] Read more
Regulatory Over-reach in South Australia’s Switch-off of Household Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy IEEFA has detailed a ‘worrying’ precedent in South Australia where rooftop solar systems can be remotely switched off without householders’ knowledge. A new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) details a ‘worrying’ precedent in South Australia where new measures allow for rooftop solar systems to be remotely switched off […] Read more
