Odisha Issues Tender For Off-Grid Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has issued a tender for off-grid solar pumps. The state nodal agency issued the tender under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The agency asked the eligible bidders to submit their bids by February 10, 2025. With this tender, OREDA plans to replace the existing diesel-run agricultural pumps with solar pumps. […] Read more
Ladakh To Start Livestock-Grazing Solar Project On Pilot Basis Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a recent meeting aimed at building local stakeholders’ confidence in the upcoming mega solar power project at Pang, government officials decided to formalize an action plan to create a pilot solar project in the Pang area of Ladakh. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Vikram Singh Malik, IAS, Administrative Secretary of the […] Read more
Bharat Mobility Expo: Vayve Mobility To Flaunt India’s First Solar Car Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vayve Mobility, a new-age OEM (original equipment manufacturer) that has pioneered the concept of solar electric cars will showcase the much-awaited Eva, a compact electric car that will revolutionize the way India drives. The exclusive preview will happen at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi between January 17 and 22. “Building on its […] Read more
NTPC-REL Floats 1.4 GW Tender To Build UP Solar Parks Project Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, has issued a tender to develop a 1,400 MW grid-connected solar project in two solar parks, namely Lalitpur (2×300 MW) and Chitrakoot (2×400 MW), in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The tender invites bids until January 13, 2025. The tender offers a Balance of System (BoS) package for […] Read more
NTPC REL Issues Tender With BoS Package For 1.2 GW Solar Project At Khavda RE Park Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC-REL), a subsidiary of NTPC issued a tender for a 1.2 GW solar project comprising four blocks of 300 MW at its Khavda Renewable Energy Park in the South Block of the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. The tender seeks bids for a Balance of System (BoS) package to develop the project, […] Read more
GUEST COLUMN: Understanding Ground-Mount Solar Systems Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Shreyas Gowda A ground-mount project is a solar system installed on land rather than a rooftop, such as a concrete floor or a metal sheet. It comprises an array of photovoltaic modules supported by a module mounting structure (MMS). The panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC), the current is transferred to the inverter through […] Read more
Majority Of Punjab’s Govt Buildings Not Solarised, Indicates Data Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data released by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) reveals that the majority of government buildings in the state lack access to solar power. Most of these buildings do not have rooftop solar facilities, indicating a heavy reliance on grid electricity. This data emerges at a time when several state governments are actively […] Read more
Delhi Launches Solar Portal To Expedite Growth Of Rooftop Solar Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Delhi government recently launched a new solar portal to make the process of rooftop solar application hassle-free. The government said that the portal will serve as a one-stop platform for consumers interested in availing the benefits of Delhi’s Solar Energy Policy. The policy offers a range of incentives that, according to the government, provide […] Read more
How To Ensure Safety at Rooftop Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, are intrinsically intertwined with access to energy, highlighting the potential of clean energy solutions in improving health and human development outcomes. Various programs are seeking to electrify 98,000 health facilities across the world, using clean and decentralized renewable energy solutions, primarily solar power and […] Read more
