NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] 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
NTPC installs India’s Largest Floating Solar PV Plant in Kerala Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 kWp floating solar PV plants were indigenously developed by NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, the R&D arm of NTPC Ltd. NTPC started power generation from India’s largest floating solar power plant at Kayamkulam in Kerala. The 100 kWp floating solar PV generation plant, largest of its kind in India, was indigenously developed as […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Partners Eyes Big at Indian Solar Tracker Market Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Extensive plans to foray into the Indian solar market, also partners with CleanMax for 30 MW grid-connected solar project Pinning the potential of trackers in the Indian solar industry, NEXTracker today shared a comprehensive overview on their current and future plans for India. The American single-axis major has also inked strategic partnership with CleanMax Solar […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Solar partners to Deliver Solar Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a major IT consumer in Chennai, under a long-term contract with CleanMax Solar NEXTracke has partnered with CleanMax Solar to supply 30 MW of its advanced NX Horizon single-axis trackers to a project in Tamil Nadu. The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a […] Read more
MNRE, NIWE launches Online Training Program on Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The training program is designed as a two-week course and covers various aspects of solar PV feasibility studies, basics of design, installation, operation and maintenance of solar power plants. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has launched an ambitious program of installing 100 GW of solar power under National Solar Mission […] Read more
Interview with Gaurav Mathur, Director Sales, Trina Solar India Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator, Trina Solar is one of the leaders in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Trina Solar drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide. The company’s industry-leading position is based on innovation, superior product quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. Gaurav Mathur, Director Sales, […] Read more
MNRE launches Online Training Program for Solar PV Design Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Ministry has developed an online training programe under public-private partnership for design, installation and maintenance of solar photovoltaics (PV) to meet the manpower requirements of the booming solar industry. The skilling online programme has been developed by the National Institute of Wind Energy under in association with Iacharya Silicon Ltd, […] Read more
Demonetization hits solar power bids in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Demonetization has hit solar power tenders in Tamil Nadu with many developers unable to put down large volumes of cash needed to purchase the land required. Out of 500MW for which Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) floated tenders early this month, 20 bids for only 116MW have been received. For presenting a bid […] Read more