Risen Energy Gets Financing from EBRD for 63MW Solar Project in Kazakhstan Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the greenfield 63 MW solar project will kick off in the month of September and is expected to be completed in June next year. Chinese solar panel maker Risen Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for financing the construction of a 63 MW solar […] Read more
Jolywood Inks Pact with Imec to Develop Bifacial Solar Cells Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, Imec has also demonstrated screen-printed monofacial n-PERT cells with the conversion efficiency up to 22.8 percent. Jolywood (Taizhou) Solar Technology has entered into partnership with Imec to develop industrialized bifacial solar cells with average front-side conversion efficiency up to 21.9 percent. As per the deal, Imec has also demonstrated screen-printed monofacial […] Read more
PM Lays Foundation Stone for 2400 MW Phase-I of NTPC’s Patratu Power Plant in Jharkhand Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project is a Joint Venture (JV) in the ratio of 74:26 between Government of Jharkhand (GoJ) and Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (PVUNL), a NTPC’s subsidiary establishing a total capacity expansion of 4,000 MW. Envisioning the brighter future for India’s 19th state, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the […] Read more
Consumers, Integrators Seek Single-window for Solar Power Projects in Goa Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The integrators were attending the Goa Conference’s second edition on Solar Energy in Panaji, the capital of Goa. They vigorously questioned the role of the electricity department and the GEDA. To deal with all grid-connected solar power projects, Integrators and consumers of solar power systems have appealed for a single window system for smooth installations. […] Read more
Azure Power Headquarter Gets LEED Platinum Certification from USGBC Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy This certification is the highest rated certification for recognizing best-in-class building strategies and practices in green building. India’s one of leading solar power producers, Azure Power has secured India’s first Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Commercial Interiors rating system by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The company […] Read more
MNRE Modifies Guidelines for Selection of Solar Park Developers Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new amendments by the MNRE have also dropped the requirements under which the state government was obliged to buy 20% of the power from the distribution companies (DISCOMs). Thus it would no longer be required to get a commitment from the state government to buy at least 20% of the total power produced in […] Read more
Adequacy of Transmission Infrastructure Critical, Says ICRA Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy “The notified regulations are positive for developers in the renewable energy sector, as they provide clarity on the procedure and timelines for securing approval for connectivity from the central transmission utility.” In a positive move for developers the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CREC) has put out new set of norms on inter-state transmission system (ISTS) for renewable […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Higher Energy Yield. Lower LCOE. Superior Return – This is your mantra for Series 6 Modules. Can you please justify the above statement in detail? The First Solar Series 6 module leverages the same proven semi-conductor (CdTe) and the manufacturing process, with a larger form factor. The module size is 1.2X 2 Mtrs with […] Read more
SDMC ‘First’ in Country to Generate Solar Energy, Selling Surplus Power Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy As much as 2500 KW peak solar power is being generated from the solar panels installed in 54 schools and a community centre, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation said. The body has earned Rs 9.69 lakh by selling its surplus power to distribution company BSES after consumption in its own buildings. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation […] Read more
