SECI to Conduct Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has stated that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up of 15 MW floating solar PV power plant in Himachal Pradesh will be conducted online. [Updated on July 15, 2020] The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued in a notice that the pre-bid meeting for its tender for setting up […] Read more
Skilancer Solar Launches Waterless Robots for Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Skilancer Solar has launched its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. Cleantech startup Skilancer Solar has announced the launch of its autonomous waterless robot for the cleaning of small-scale solar power plants installed on residential rooftops. This product will be an addition to the firms’ portfolio […] Read more
New RE Already Cheaper Than Operating Coal Plants: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. A new report has revealed that new renewable energy (RE) is already cheaper than continuing to operate coal plants in much of the world. The report “How to Retire Early: Making […] Read more
Now Punjab Wants to Tear Up Solar Contracts Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the issues from Andhra Pradesh are still to be resolved, comes the news of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the key state discom, pushing for a 10 percent discom from solar power producers. PSCL’s logic? The hit to collections during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the amazing argument that while determining the rate, […] Read more
BHEL Commissions World’s 1st Solar Plant for Rail Traction Applications Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar plant in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the power being used for traction applications. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned a 1.7 MW solar PV plant at Bina in Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways, with the plant directly feeding power to the […] Read more
NHDC Empaneling Module Manufacturers for its Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHDC has issued a global tender for the empanelment of experienced and capable solar PV module manufacturers for the development of its solar power projects NHDC Limited, a JV company between NHPC Ltd and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a global tender for the empanelment of experienced and capable solar PV module manufacturers […] Read more
NextEnergy Acquires First Asset in India, Solar Plant From IBC SOLAR Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy NextPower III, NextEnergy Capital’s third institutional solar fund, has completed its first acquisition in India – a 27.4 MWp plant in Odisha from IBC SOLAR NextPower III, NextEnergy Capital’s third institutional solar fund, has announced that it has completed its first acquisition in India. The fund has acquired a 27.4 MWp plant in Odisha from […] Read more
Sunrun to Acquire Vivint Solar for Enterprise Value of $3.2 Billion Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunrun and Vivint Solar have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sunrun will acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction Sunrun, a leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, and Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider in the United States, have announced that the companies have entered into a […] Read more
Odisha Targeting 1500 MW of Solar Generation Capacity by 2022 Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of 1500 MW solar power capacity by 2022. The coastal state of Odisha has decided to boost its share of renewable energy with the state government setting a new target of achieving 1500 MW of solar power […] Read more
