US Renewables to Outpace Coal for Entire 2Q of 2019 Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility-scale renewables in the US have been predicted to will generate more electricity than coal through the entire second quarter of 2019 According to a new analysis, utility-scale renewables in the U.S. generated more electricity than coal for the first time in April, and the trend will likely persist through the entire second quarter of […] Read more
China To Dominate CSP Revival in Long Term Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Concentrated Solar Power is the technology which uses mirrors to concentrate the sun’s energy to drive traditional steam turbines or engines that create electricity. The thermal energy concentrated in a CSP plant can be stored and used to produce electricity when it is needed, day or night. Concentrated solar power (CSP), a renewable energy technology […] Read more
SECI Confirms Annulment of 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the annulment of its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW manufacturing linked solar tender The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the annulment of its tender for the selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW ISTS-connected solar PV […] Read more
Solar Projects Worth 1.5 GW to be Commissioned by 2020 in UP Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar plants by next year, according to a state official. Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar capacity power plants by next year, state minister for the department of additional sources of energy (UP), Brajesh Pathak has said. The Centre has set a target of […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 6 GW Solar Projects Linked With 2 GW Manufacturing Plant Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for setting up of 6 GW solar power plants linked with setting up of 2 GW solar manufacturing plant. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for selection of solar power developers (SPD) for setting up of 6 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power […] Read more
BHEL Issues Tender For Work on 119 MW Solar Projects For SCCL Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for the supply of BOS items and O&M of three solar projects worth a combined 119 MW for SCCL Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) has issued a tender for the supply of Balance of Solar PV Systems (BOS) items and operations and maintenance of three solar projects worth a combined […] Read more
Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
Tariffs Drop to 2.48/kWh in SECI’s Rajasthan 750 MW (Tranche-I) Auction Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has revealed that tariffs dropped to Rs 2.48/kWh in its 750 MW grid-connected solar power projects tender auction in Rajasthan under Tranche-I. According to the […] Read more