Azure Power to Develop 1700 MW renewable energy projects in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced that it has signed an Expression of Interest (EoI) with Government of Karnataka to develop solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy projects that will total to 1700 MW capacity. Azure said that the total investment commitment is Rs 13,300 crore. Azure Power is one of the leading independent sustainable energy solutions […] Read more
Cleantech Solar Commissions 625 kWp Rooftop Solar for Yachiyo India Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Cleantech Solar has announced that it has commissioned a 625 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the manufacturing facility of Yachiyo India Manufacturing Private Limited in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. Cleantech Solar said that the project was executed in record time, taking just 59 days from PPA signing to commissioning, including obtaining all regulatory and net […] Read more
RWE to supply solar power generated at German coal mine Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy In only a few weeks’ time, RWE’s Inden Opencast Mine will no longer produce just lignite, but also solar power. After officially breaking ground, building work has commenced for a utility-scale photovoltaics system with integrated battery storage. The solar modules will produce a peak electric output of 14.4 megawatts (MW). The “RWE indeland Solarpark” is […] Read more
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added another boasting right. Tokyu Railways’ trains running through Shibuya and other stations were switched to power generated only by solar and other renewable sources starting […] Read more
Bids invited for 11 MW rooftop solar projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the standardisation of rates and selection of contractors for the development of 11 MW of rooftop solar projects at various locations in the state. Key dates: Online Bid Submission: 13/05/2022 up to 1800 hours Bid Opening (Technical): 17/05/2022 at 1100 hours Bid Opening (Financial): 24/05/2022 […] Read more
Solar power production in India getting impacted by forest fires: Study Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Forest fires that plague different parts of India, especially during summers, play a major role in reducing solar power production in India, a study has found. Several factors such as clouds, aerosols, and pollution generated from various sources limit the solar irradiance, causing performance issues in the photovoltaic and concentrated solar power plant installations. Large-scale […] Read more
Solar Inverters Move to The Front Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy When it comes to the Solar market, a disproportionate share of attention is always paid to the modules, or more recently, the module supply chain. The global solar PV module market was valued at $127.9 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $260.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2021 […] Read more
Modhera Sun Temple And Town Is Now Solar Powered, Thanks To 18 MWh BESS Updated On Tue, Apr 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Integrated Solar Energy Project at Sun Temple Town of Modhera, Gujarat, has been successfully executed. This is India’s first integrated state-of-the-art Solar Project and features a battery energy storage system (BESS), which is one of the largest till date under operation in the country. The Project was awarded by GPCL to Mahindra Susten as an EPC […] Read more
MIT, Standford scientists use machine learning for pervoskite solar cell development Updated On Tue, Apr 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Perovskites are a family of materials that are currently the leading contender to potentially replace today’s silicon-based solar photovoltaics. They hold the promise of panels that are far thinner and lighter, that could be made with ultra-high throughput at room temperature instead of at hundreds of degrees, and that are cheaper and easier to transport […] Read more