Solar PV Concentration In Few States Not Healthy, Hints IIT Study Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest study undertaken by the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, hinted that the current trend of concentration of solar power projects in certain Indian states was good for the growth of the sector. The report, co-authored by Saikat Ghosh, Jatindra Nath Roy and Chandan Chakraborty, analyzed the merits of geographical diversification of […] Read more
Masdar & Ethiopia Forge Ties for 500 MW Solar Capacity Updated On Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned UAE-based developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, Masdar, has joined hands with Ethiopia for the establishment of an additional 500 MW of solar power project in the African country. The announcement comes as part of the Etihad 7 program, which was introduced by the UAE in January last year. The partnership was […] Read more
JREDA Calls Bids for 8,000 Off-Grid Solar Pumping Systems Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued a tender and invited bids towards the deployment of 8,000 off-grid solar pumping systems across various capacities. This announcement comes as part of Component B under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Program. The last date for submission of bids is September 4, […] Read more
A New, Promising CSP Goes Into Trials From SolarFlux Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy US based Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced the start of field trials of an improved design FOCUS solar thermal parabolic dish concentrator. The trials are intended to demonstrate the solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and operational reliability of the updated FOCUS concentrator. The trials build on the previous successful field trials of an advanced prototype of […] Read more
Solar Pumps, Refrigerators To The Rescue In Benin, West Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the Kalalé District of Benin, West Africa, basic health services are hard to come by. Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines. That has now changed due to a recently completed project by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), with funding from the Millennium Challenge […] Read more
DEWA Picks Masdar to Manage 1.8GW Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase 6 Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has selected the state-owned renewable energy firm Masdar for the construction and management of the 1,800-megawatt (MW) phase 6 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Reportedly, Saeed Mohammed Al-Tayer, DEWA’s managing director and CEO made the announcement. The project will be built at an estimated cost […] Read more
NTPC REL Wins RUMSL’s 80 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary firm of energy conglomerate NTPC, has emerged successful in bidding for a 80 MW floating solar project at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The tariff at which the firm won the tender floated by RUMSL (Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited) is an impressive INR 3.80 kWh. RUMSL is joint venture between […] Read more
Indian Register of Shipping & MPUVNL Partner for Completion of Solar Electric Boats Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and MPUVNL (Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd)- a firm owned by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and delves into the execution of renewable energy programs, have joined hands for the classification and certification of solar-electric boats. The partnership between IRS and MPUVNL will pave the way for the […] Read more
TPREL Signs PPAs with MSEDCL for 200 MW & 150 MW Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a firm that delves into the renewable energy sector and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed two significant Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. (MSEDCL) for commissioning two solar power projects, 200 MW and 150 MW, respectively. Located in Maharashtra, these projects of […] Read more
