35 PV+Battery Hybrid Plants Achieved Commercial Operations in US in 2022: Berkeley Lab Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Berkeley Lab has released a report on “Utility-Scale Solar, 2023′ presenting an analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants. The report shares details on the capacities exceeding 5 MWAC or of 5 MWAC or less, which also includes residential rooftop systems. Trends […] Read more
India Had No Offshore Wind Capacity Installation As Of May 2023: GWEC Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The ‘GWEC Global Offshore Wind 2023’ report cites that for fulfilling demand for large offshore wind, and turbine installation of vessels requires trained workforce with adequate operational knowhow for regional cooperation in the APAC Asia–Pacific region. The study finds that its timely deployment will foster cooperation especially in new markets such as India, the Philippines, […] Read more
MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra. The hybrid renewable energy generator […] Read more
Confirmware’s Automatic String Repair Machine Reduces Cell Breakages By 0.5% Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the fast-paced world of solar module manufacturing, the efficiency and reliability of the production process plays a vital role in delivering high-quality solar modules. One of the critical challenges faced by manufacturers is the breakage of cells in lines, which can significantly impact the yield and overall performance of the solar modules. Eliminating challenges […] Read more
JSW Forges Partnership with Confirmware for 1.3 GW Turnkey PV Module Line Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Confirmware, a solar module manufacturing equipment provider, has recently signed a contract with JSW, one of India’s largest conglomerates. This collaboration involves the installation of a massive 1.3 GW turnkey module line. This state-of-the-art manufacturing line will equip JSW with the capacity to produce high-quality solar modules at an unprecedented scale complemented by Confirmware’s cutting-edge […] Read more
Germany’s 1Komma5° To Set Up 5 GW TOPCon Plant Updated On Tue, Oct 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hamburg-based energy startup 1Komma5°, which prides itself on making modules using Made in Germany polysilicon, has announced plans for a 5 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module assembly plant in Germany.\ Founded in 2021, 1Komma5° successfully rolled out the first of its modules at the end of 2022. For its software application, 1Komma5° secured […] Read more
NLCIL Wins its Largest Renewable Energy Project of 810 MW in RRVUNL Tender Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has emerged as a successful bidder for 810 MW grid connected solar photovoltaic power projects in a tender floated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). The said capacity is to be set up in 2000 MW Pugal Solar Park […] Read more
Govt Plans Imposing 10% RE Generation Obligation (RGO) For Coal Plants Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has been mulling to impose up to 10 percent Renewable Generation Obligation (RGO) for the new and old coal-fired thermal power plants and lignite plants in the country. It has put forth a new draft notification proposing the plan. It has asked the stakeholders to submit their feedback within 15 days. The new […] Read more
NHPC Invites Bids to Select Renewable Energy Power Developers for 1500 MW Projects with Storage Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy NHPC has issued a tender for the selection of renewable energy power developers for the supply of 1500 MW ‘Firm & Dispatchable’ power from ISTS connected Renewable Energy power projects coupled with energy storage system on anywhere in India basis under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) on BOO basis (Build-Operate-Own). It will be followed by […] Read more
