Azure Power Bags 600 MW Solar Power Project in SECI Auction Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the project is the largest solar auction in India and also the first Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) grid connected solar PV project auctioned by SECI. Country’s one of the leading independent solar power producers, Azure Power has won a 600 MW solar power project in the SECI’s 2,000 MW tender auction. The Solar Energy Corporation […] Read more
MNRE Extends Timeline for Implementing 40 GW ‘Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects’ Scheme to 2021-22 Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The timelines of the scheme is extended from 2019-20 to 2021-22 without any additional financial implication. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the timeline for the implementation of 40 GW scheme for developing solar parks and ultra mega solar power projects from 2019-20 to 2021-22. The MNRE said in a statement […] Read more
Hanergy’s Single Junction GaAs Module Rated as World’s Most Efficient Single-Junction Solar Module Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s GaAs single-junction solar battery has attained conversation efficiency rate of 28.9 percent. One of the world’s leading renewable energy research organizations, US’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has rated Alta Devices’, US arm of Hanergy, single junction GaAs module as the world’s most efficient single-junction solar module. The company’s GaAs single-junction solar battery has […] Read more
Znshine Becomes 1st Chinese PV Modules Supplier to Win Contract from BHEL Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, this contract win also represents a critical step for the Chinese modules supplier as it moves towards expanding its footprints in the Indian market. Chinese photovoltaic (PV) solutions supplier ZNShine Solar has won the bid to provide 37.5 MW of PV modules to Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), India’s largest power generation equipment maker. Further, the deal […] Read more
Innergex Acquires Large-Scale Solar PV Project from Longroad Energy Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company further said that the full notice to proceed with construction was issued and the commercial operation will be started during the third quarter of 2019. Canadian renewable energy firm Innergex Renewable Energy has acquired 250MW AC/ 315 MW DC photovoltaic (PV) solar project in the United States from renewable energy developer Longroad Energy Partners. The company further […] Read more
Jnana Bharathi Campus of Bangalore University to go Solar from November Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy University officials said it will be completely free of cost for the varsity as the cost for installation, operation and maintenance will be borne by the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. Taking a major leap from the conventional source of energy to clean energy, the Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University will completely work […] Read more
Innergex Renewable Completes JV Partnership with Chile-based Energía Llaima Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Canadian firm has invested an initial amount of USD 10 million via available funds under its corporate revolving credit facilities. Canada headquartered Innergex Renewable Energy has completed its Joint Venture (JV) partnership with Chile-based Energia Llaima for a 50 percent stake in the company. The Canadian firm has invested an initial amount of USD 10 million via available funds under […] Read more
Subsidies in Power Sector Should be Routed via DBT: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Power Minister said, center is ready to provide more funds if needed for infrastructure creation and the states meeting their targets speedily will be incentivized. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh said that subsidies in power sector should be routed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). While addressing the Conference of […] Read more
Parrikar Held Meeting with Goa Power Dept. Over Solar Policy Implementation Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy For the generation of grid-connected solar power a power purchase agreement has to be signed between consumers and the electricity department. In order to streamline the implementations of a solar policy in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar held a meeting with officials of the electricity department and Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). Manohar Parrikar was instrumental in […] Read more
