No Payment for Solar Power Producers if No Land Title in Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India wrote to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy that the developers are not being paid because they haven’t received clear titles to the land they acquired for the projects. Against the delaying of clearance of land acquisition, the solar energy developers have protested against the Karnataka government to […] Read more
IL&FS, SoftBank Partnered to Power 20 GW Solar Power Parks Updated On Tue, May 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The announcement came two months after the SoaftBank tied up with China’s GCL System Integration Technology for Indian solar power venture worth Rs 6350 Crore. Both SB Energy, the power and energy investment arm of SoftBank and IL&FS Energy will develop grid-connected solar projects across the country. To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious renewable […] Read more
SECI Named Nodal Agency to Implement 2,500 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Mon, May 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The eligible capacity for bidding will be a minimum 200 MW and maximum 500 MW by a bidder with project capacity of at least 50 MW at one project site. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has appointed Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) as the nodal agency for setting up of 2,500 […] 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
O2 EMC, URE Complete Construction of Bedford Solar Farm Updated On Thu, May 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project was a 3MW AC (3.3MW DC) solar power system located on approximately 16 acres of land in Bedford, Virginia. Solar projects developer O2 EMC and EPC firm United Renewable Energy (URE) have completed the construction of the Bedford Solar Farm in Virginia. The project was a 3MW AC (3.3MW DC) solar power system located […] Read more
Conti Solar Kicks off Construction of Largest Landfill Solar Project in Ohio Updated On Wed, May 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy After completion, the project will provide over 5,000,000 kilowatt hours of clean solar electricity to county-owned facilities annually. Solar EPC company Conti Solar has kicked off construction on the 4 MW largest landfill solar project in Ohio. The project is located in Cuyahoga County and is owned and operated by IGS Solar one of the largest independent […] Read more
Developers Seek Extension to Install Solar Plants on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Distributed Solar Power Association (DISPA) wrote two letters to MNRC on April 24 and May 11 in which they highlighted their concerns regarding the completion of the rooftop projects. Citing indifferent attitude of concerned ministers to their efforts, solar rooftop developers have asked for time extension to complete the work of installing solar panels […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Donates Rooftop Solar Plant to Ahinsa Sthal in Delhi Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy With this installation, Ahinsa Sthal has replaced over 35 percent of it’s power consumption and estimated to save Rs 50,000 per year on its electricity bills. In a step towards environment conservation, Gurgaon-based solar developer, CleanMax Solar, has donated a 6.4 kWp rooftop solar plant to Ahinsa Sthal, a prominent Jain temple in Meherauli, Delhi. With this installation, […] Read more
India May Not Achieve 100 GW Target by 2022: Report Updated On Thu, May 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The current bidding environment in India is ‘irrationally aggressive’. Around 70% of the total respondents were of the opinion that the aggressive nature of bidding, that lowered tariffs for wind and solar energy to Rs 2.43 and Rs 2.44 per unit respectively, is not feasible for the growth. The target of adding 175 GW of […] Read more
