Solar Module Prices Continue To Search For Bottom As Cell Prices Decline Further Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy PV Infolink, the Chinese solar research consultancy whose weekly spot prices bulletin serves as a key indicator for many, has, in its latest report, continued to bring bad news for manufacturers. Bad, because even as one would assume price drops are good for developers and eventually consumers, the persistent weakness risks putting growth at risk […] Read more
AmpIn To Supply Solar Power For Varroc’s Maharashtra Plant Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy AmpIn Energy Transition, a renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), has partnered with Varroc, a global powerhouse in the automobile component sphere. This collaboration is set to channel 33.1 MWp of solar power to Varroc’s manufacturing plants in Maharashtra. AmpIn holds a 112MWp solar portfolio, having successfully commissioned multiple back-to-back solar open-access projects in the […] Read more
What Is Delaying Commissioning of India’s 96 GW Under-Construction RE Projects? Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A quarterly report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for the period ending July 31 claims that renewable energy projects of up to 96 Gigawatt (GW) are under construction in the country. These projects are related to the renewable energy projects tendered through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and other central public sector […] Read more
Odisha Issues Tender For Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Scheme Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has now issued a tender seeking suppliers for off-grid solar pumps under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The state agency has sought vendors to install and commission off-grid solar pumps of 1 Horsepower (HP) to 7.5 HP. The agency has asked vendors to submit hard copies of their bids by […] Read more
Grumblings From European Solar Manufacturers Start Over Falling Prices Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy At SaurEnergy, even as solar manufacturing has been incentivised, pushed and supported by every means possible, we have regularly highlighted the need to consider the sustainability of it all. Well, the first rumblings have already started, not from the manufacturers who are establishing new capacities, but from already established players in Europe. In an open […] Read more
SECI Issues Bid For 1260 MW Of ISTS-Connected RE Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) today issued a tender seeking developers for proposed 1260 Megawatt (MW) of firm and dispatchable renewable power in India. The central authority has planned to develop this project under the Inter-State Transmission Systems (ISTS). The last day to submit the bid is November 10 whereas the hard copy […] Read more
Sunpure & AMP Energy India in Agreement for Robotic Cleaning Systems for 300 MW Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy SUNPURE, which specializes in PV intelligent cleaning robot business, has joined hands with AMP Energy India to supply water-free robotic cleaning systems for 300 MW of capacity. The contract paves the path for the supply of fully automatic and semi-automatic advanced versions of SUNPURE robotic cleaning systems. These will see installations of 1 P single […] Read more
Inox Bags Nitrogen Deal With First Solar For Tamil Nadu PV Plant Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy INOX Air Products (INOXAP), India’s largest manufacturer of industrial and medical gases, has signed a 20-year agreement with First Solar, the American manufacturer of thin film solar modules which is starting commercial production at Tamil Nadu soon. The agreement covers the design, engineering, installation, and operations of a Cryogenic Nitrogen Generator to supply high-purity Nitrogen […] Read more
RPO Non-Compliance Penalty Should Be Higher: Prayas Energy Group Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based energy think tank Prayas Energy Group has urged the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) to consider keeping the penalty for non-compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) higher. The think tank expressed its views in connection with the MERC draft (RPO, Its Compliance and Implementation of Renewable Energy Certificate Framework (First Amendment) Regulations 2023. RPO […] Read more
