ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Solar Projects in 10 African Member Nations Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and UNDP announced the launch of ISA’s first programme, Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA Member Countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is slated to be implemented over the next two […] Read more
Gautam Solar’s Solar Modules that Promise Lower Installation Cost for Developers & EPC Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar module manufacturer Gautam Solar has filed a patent and design registration for innovation in solar panels. These reduce the installation cost of solar power plant at utility and rooftop scale. The firm claims that the innovation in solar modules halves the number of fasteners used during the installation of solar power plants. At megawatt […] Read more
WBPDCL Issues Tender for 22.5 MW Floating Solar Plants Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) has invited bidders for floating solar plants aggregating 22.5 MW across it’s various ponds in the state. These ponds are located close to its thermal power plants. The E-tender cum reverse auction specifies for Design & Engineering, Manufacture / Procurement, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 22.5 MW […] Read more
Israel’s Airtouch Solar In Agreement with ACME Group For Bigger India Push Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Airtouch Solar has deepened its operations in India by signing a multi-year transaction of close to 4 million USD with India-based ACME Group. The agreement will pave tthe path for the supply and maintenance of Airtouch’s solar panel cleaning robots. ACME is a leading solar developer in India and has diversified into Green Hydrogen and […] Read more
Trina Solar and Al-Raebi Ink 500 MW Agreement for Yemen Market Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese photovoltaics firm Trina Solar has signed a five-year agreement with Al-Raebi for Trading (Al-Raebi). The partnership will facilitate 500 MW of module shipments for the Yemeni market. Trina Solar will supply Al-Raebi with 100 MW of its n-type i-TOPCon cell technology modules this year. The five-year agreement will cater to the country’s increasing energy […] Read more
Solar Waste Recycling: An Opportunity For India Updated On Sat, Mar 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has added the solar modules and solar cells under the e-Waste Management Rules 2022 thereby fixing responsibility of the producers in terms of storing solar industry waste, filing regular returns, disclosing the panel and cell inventory separately and complying with the CPCB guidelines. The move is widely […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
USA’s Renewable Energy Firm Leeward Secures $180 Million for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based renewable energy firm Leeward Renewable Energy has announced the close of about $75 million in construction to term financing from MUFG Bank and about $105 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for the Horizon Solar Facility located in Texas. Leeward said that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) served as the green loan structuring […] Read more
Emerson to Automate New Zealand’s First Large-Scale Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Technology and software conglomerate Emerson will provide advanced automation solutions to help ensure the safety and reliability of New Zealand’s first large-scale solar PV power project. Emerson said that its renewable power generation expertise will help solar energy company Lodestone Energy quickly and safely complete its two 23 MW sites at Kaitaia and Edgecumbe. The […] Read more