Government unveils revised building code; includes norm for solar energy utilization and more Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The salient features of the revised building code are norms for solar energy utilisation, inclusion of modern lighting technique including LED, updated provision on piped gas supply in houses and hospitals, solid waste management and rain water harvesting, besides high speed lifts for tall buildings. Builders can be made liable for the safety of the […] Read more
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power: Report Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy IOCL has a captive solar power project with a capacity of 4 MW at its Cauvery Basin Marketing Terminal in Muttam, in Nagapattinam district The oil major, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) is reportedly gearing up to add 1 MW of rooftop solar power in Chennai in order reduce its carbon footprint. IOCL has a […] Read more
Samsung SDI Launches New Lineup of ESS Batteries at Energy Storage Europe 2017 Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The common feature of Samsung SDI’s E2 and P3 Batteries is that their energy density is improved by increasing capacity while retaining the size of previous ESS containers. Samsung SDI launched new lineup of its comprehensive ESS solutions at the Energy Storage Europe 2017, an international exhibition dedicated to ESS batteries and renewable energies. The […] Read more
Neoen Signs PPA for 54MW Solar Power Project in Zambia Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 54 MW PPA has won by a consortium of Neoen and First Solar for the development of solar power project in Zambia. French solar power developer Neoen has announced that it has signed off on a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 54MW solar PV project in Zambia. Neoen signed off on the PPA […] Read more
SECI inviting tenders for Empanelment of Experts for Third Party Inspection of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV systems Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The tenure of empanelment of “Experts for Third Party Inspection of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV systems” shall be two years from the date of empanelment letter issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) inviting Bids/Price Proposal from the eligible Bidders, Consultants, Agencies, Experts to participate in the […] Read more
India not doing enough to capture energy storage opportunity: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has barely woken up to the potential of electric vehicles or energy storage China is dominating the energy storage industry which has been so far led by Japanese and Korean manufacturers such as Panasonic, Samsung SDI and LG Chem said Bridge to India in a report. The country is using every trick like government […] Read more
World Bank Loan for Rewa Solar Power Project Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy World Bank will provide 25% of the loan amount under its Clean Technology Fund to Rewa Solar Power Project at an interest rate of only 0.25%. The World Bank has agreed to provide loan to develop internal transmission arrangements for the upcoming Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh. “The World Bank has […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Expands and Modernizes its Solar Module Manufacturing Facility Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The expansion and modernization of its manufacturing facility will increase solar module capacity by 100% and cell capacity by 65% to cater to increasing demand for high quality solar panels. Keeping up with Government of India’s progressive ‘Make in India’ plan of domestic production with enhanced efficiency of a solar cells and solar modules, Tata […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs PPAs with SECI to Develop 80 MWac Solar Power Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar was awarded these solar power projects under a 450 MWac solar capacity tender in the state of Maharashtra, through a competitive auction process. Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured Power Purchase Agreements for an aggregate 80 MWac of solar power projects with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Canadian Solar […] Read more
