Top Stories of the Week for Solar Industry Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Narendra Modi Flags Off First Ever Diesel to Electric Locomotive Prime minister Narendra Modi has flagged off the world’s first ever diesel to electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi. The Prime Minister unveiled the first of its kind converted electric locomotive during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 19, […] Read more
Inox Wind Licenses AMSC’s 3 MW Class Wind Turbine Design Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Under the agreement, AMSC will be the exclusive supplier of electric control systems (ECS) for Inox’s 3 MW class wind turbine. AMSC, a global energy solutions provider serving wind and power grid industry leaders, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement for a 3 MW class wind turbine design in India […] Read more
Construction Begins on 70 MW Solar Power Plant in Assam Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy CM Sonowal laid the foundation stone of 70 MW Solar Plant at Japisajla village of Assam, the maximum period for the commissioning of the project is 12 months. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone of 70 MW Solar Plant at Japisajla village of Amguri in Sivasagar district in a bid to boost […] Read more
SECI Issues 2 NIT’s For 1200 MW Solar PV Projects (ISTS- IV and V) Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The detailed RfS for both the tenders will be available for downloading latest by March 08, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued two Notice Inviting Tender (NITs) inviting online bids for setting up of 1200 MW ISTS Connected Solar Power Projects (ISTS-IV) on a pan India basis, and for setting up of […] Read more
NIT For 1000 MW Solar Projects in North Eastern States Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar projects will be developed on a build, own and operate basis by the SPDs in northeastern states including Sikkim. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) inviting online bids for setting up of 1000 MW Grid-Connected Solar Power Projects in the North-Eastern States including Sikkim, under […] Read more
More Than 100 GW of 1500V Solar Inverters to Be Shipped in Next 2 Years Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, more than 100 GW of 1500V solar inverters are expected to be shipped in the next 2 years. A new report by consultancy firm IHS Market predicts that having grown from just 2 GW of shipments in 2016 to surpass the 30 GW milestone in 2018, 1500V inverters will continue […] Read more
MEDA Issues Tender For Rooftop Solar Systems With Battery Backup Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 06, 2019. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids for setting up of total 10 kW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plant with battery backup under rooftop net metering at five Anganwadi of Buldhana district in the state. The brief scope […] Read more
Wind Energy and Hydrogen Can Work Together For a Cleaner Europe Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope recently hosted a workshop exploring the wind energy’s potential to decarbonize industries that are resource and energy-intensive – with a focus on hydrogen. Speakers included the IEA, the European Commission, the hydrogen sector, wind energy sector representatives and sectoral trade organizations. Late last year, the European Commission presented its strategic long-term vision for a […] Read more
Aligarh Muslim University Unveils New Rooftop Solar System Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total capacity of solar plants in the campus now stands at 6.5 MWp. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has recently inaugurated a new on-grid solar system on the rooftops of its Senior Secondary School-Girls, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Sarojni Naidi Hall, S N Hall, Women’s Polytechnic, Bibi Fatima Hall, Department of Computer Engineering, New Hall for Girls, […] Read more