Africa To Get Its Fair Share Solar Power Soon- Report Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The 2020 Intersolar Africa Market Report 2020, produced by Intersolar Europe in association with BSW solar (Germany) and Becquerel Institute, points to the huge potential across the African continent, and some new opportunities for solar in Africa. Africa, the continent with a population equal to India and total area of over nine times India, […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Commissioning of 20 MW Solar Plant in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has tendered for the supply of BOS items and the installation and commissioning of a 20 MW grid-connected solar plant at NTPC Gandhar in Gujarat. The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, inviting quotations from eligible firms for the supply of Balance of System (BOS) items and the […] Read more
Cost Reduction in Storage is Key for the Next Level of Solar Growth: Pradeep Chauhan Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pradeep Chauhan, Country Manager, Indian Subcontinent for Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica, SA, the Spanish solar firm making waves finds himself in focus, after his firm made a record low bid of Rs 2.36 to win a 300 MW share at a SECI Auction this year. Solarpack, which has been bidding, and growing aggressively in multiple markets, […] Read more
Exemption for BIS Registration for Smaller PV Module Manufacturers Extended Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers till they have valid IEC certificates for their products The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued in a gazette notification that it has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers (annual production capacity […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid power projects anywhere in India (Tranche – III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of project developers for setting up of combined 1200 MW wind-solar ISTS-connected hybrid […] Read more
Sungrow Bags Inverter Solution Contract for 800 MW Solar Project in Qatar Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sungrow has announced that it will power the 800 MW Al Kharsaa solar project in Qatar with featured 1500V string inverter SG250HX. Sungrow, a leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced that it will power the 800 MW Al Kharsaa solar project in Qatar with featured 1500V string inverter SG250HX. The project is noteworthy as […] Read more
Bifacial PV’s Getting Indian Developers Interested In Trackers Again: Dan Shugar Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Since co-founding Nextracker in 2013, CEO Dan Shugar has made it one of the manufacturing success stories of the sector. The firm has delivered trackers for over 35 GW of solar plants till now. The firm has now expanded its portfolio to include yield and performance software and global services. SaurEnergy Group Editor Prasanna Singh […] Read more
India Needs to Establish Value Chain to Boost Solar Equipment Manufacturing : Industry Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that needs to be quickly established The plans for establishing domestic manufacturing of solar equipment in India will need the support of a back-end supply chain that will need to be quickly established, industry executives said. Sumant Sinha, chairman […] Read more
Need for Decreasing Energy Consumption Driving Demand for Smart Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Oct 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The focus on renewable energy resources has risen considerably over the years. With the condition of the environment worsening day by day due to the excessive utilization of fossil fuels for energy generation, governments of different countries are now paying attention to renewable energy resources. Moreover, the population across the globe has been increasing at […] Read more