Wind and Solar Energy Bring Extra Costs for Canadian Consumers: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power often increase electricity costs for consumers A new report claims that despite the rhetoric that renewable energy is cheap, wind and solar power generation comes with large, yet often ignored costs that increase electricity costs for residents and […] Read more
Maharashtra Government Plotting New Solar Projects Policy Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government is contemplating to prepare a policy wherein vacant plots and agriculture land will be taken on lease to set up solar projects The Maharashtra government is contemplating to prepare a policy wherein vacant plots and agriculture land will be taken on lease to set up solar energy projects. An Energy Department official said that […] Read more
Hyundai Launches Sonata Hybrid with Solar Roof System Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. Hyundai Motors has launched the new Sonata Hybrid equipped with a solar roof system. The system recharges the battery to increase travel distance while preventing unnecessary battery discharge. The solar roof system, with 6 hours of daily charging, is expected to increase […] Read more
CEL Empaneling EPC Firms for BESS Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has issued an EOI for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing BESS projects in India. State-owned enterprise, Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of firms/EPC contractors for executing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in India. The empaneled contractors will be able to participate in future project […] Read more
Gujarat Tenders for 600 MW Residential Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The scope of work for the selected developers will include the supply, design, installation and commissioning of the rooftop solar systems. Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of agencies for setting up of 600 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems in residential premises in Gujarat. The […] Read more
REIL Floats Tender for Solar Power Plants in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy REIL has tendered for solar plants with capacities ranging from 250 kW to 2 MW or more at various locations in Maharashtra Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), a central public sector enterprise, has issued a tender, inviting bids from interested parties for the installation of solar PV power plants with capacities ranging from 250 […] Read more
Tender Issued for 5 MW Solar Plant at Kamarajar Port Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kamarajar Port Limited has issued an EOI for setting up of a 5 MW solar power plant at the port in Chennai. Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), formerly Ennore Port Limited, has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up of a 5 MW ground-mounted solar PV power plant at the port in Chennai. KPL […] Read more
Hanergy Solar Modules to Power Shanghai’s Rafael Gallery Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hanergy has announced that its thin-film solar modules will cover the 150,000 square meter roof of the ‘Rafael Gallery’ located in Shanghai. The Hanergy Group has announced that its thin-film solar modules will cover the 150,000 square meter roof of the ‘Rafael Gallery’ located at the Tech City in Shanghai. Designed by the world-renowned architect, […] Read more
Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more