Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited begins solar power project Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) has started installation of rooftop solar project on the existing plant switchyard building as part of a demonstration project at Ib Thermal Power Station (ITPS) in Jharsuguda district. OPGC says that the project can produce 3KW of solar power which will be used to power switchyard building internal […] Read more
Boviet Solar USA modules pass industry’s highest long-term reliability tests Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Boviet Solar USA has announced that its modules have passed the industry’s highest long-term reliability tests, far exceeding the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. The tests that modules of Boviet Solar have undergone include failure modes of the solar modules subjected to real field conditions. Boviet Solar modules were subjected to damp heat testing three times […] Read more
BrightSource Energy announces advanced solar field technologies Updated On Tue, Mar 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Leading concentrating solar power technology (CSP) company BrightSource Energy, Inc. has launched advanced solar field technologies. New technologies deployed at Israel’s Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station reduce costs; accelerate construction schedule and increase energy production. BrightSource’s solar field technologies feature improvements to the heliostats, solar field communications network and solar field control system. The under […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs to witness Legitimate Fall – Study Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Despite aggressive bidding, debt viability of projects with low execution and counterparty risks — especially those under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission scheme and Solar Park scheme, is likely to remain intact,” said a recent report of India Ratings and Research, or Ind-Ra. Solar power tariffs—which hit a low of Rs 4.34 per unit […] Read more
NTPC and German Institutions collaborates for Innovations in Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a strive to take a step ahead in renewable energy sector, state-run power generator NTPC Ltd has partnered with German institutions DLR Cologne and Institute of Solar Energy. “NTPC through its R&D wing, NETRA is collaborating with two German Institutions DLR Cologne and Institute of Solar Energy (ISE), Fraunhofer, Freiburg on Solar Energy Research,” sources said. […] Read more
MNRE benchmarks Cost for Solar equipment to induce efficient energy Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has proposed an upward revision of the benchmark cost of the Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) Technologies Programme to spur efficient energy in the country. According to the changes, the benchmark cost will be related to performance efficiency in design and manufacturing of solar thermal power systems so that […] Read more
Australian Expertise in Rooftop Solar can aid India’s Renewable needs – Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Recently, at the roundtable of ‘Renewable Energy Challenge for Grid Integration’, Power Minister Piyush Goyal pronounced “Australia’s rooftop solar expertise has to be looked into to transfer technology at affordable rates expanding renewable energy in India.” The minister said, “India can use Australian expertise in rooftop solar as almost a third of Australian homes in […] Read more
ArcelorMittal to Construct 500 – 600MW Solar Plant in India Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy ArcelorMittal aims to establish 500 – 600MW solar power plant in Karnataka -India instead of the Steel Mill. The company spokeswoman said that, ‘In view of current market conditions in the global steel industry and uncertainty in raw material availability, ArcelorMittal would like to utilize the acquired land in Karnataka for a meaningful purpose of […] Read more
MNRE revises benchmark cost of Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) Systems Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy From a recent statement from The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the government body had revised the benchmark cost of Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) Technologies program. The MNRE has taken the initiatives with the aim of promoting energy efficiency and Green India. The newly revised benchmark cost will be related to the performance […] Read more
