Tender Issued for Rooftop Solar Systems at 34 Health Centres in Nagpur Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy MEDA has tendered for the commissioning of rooftop solar PV power plants under net metering at 34 primary health centres in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender for the commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar PV power plants under net metering at 34 primary health centres in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Each […] Read more
22.75% Drop in Power Consumption in April due to Lockdown Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power consumption in April dipped 22.75% to 85.05 BU compared to 110.11 BU in the same month a year ago, mainly due to low demand due to lockdown Power consumption in April dipped 22.75 percent to 85.05 billion units (BU) compared to 110.11 BU in the same month a year ago, mainly due to low demand amid the nationwide […] Read more
5th Extension for SECI’s 4 MW Floating Solar Plus BESS Tender Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Extension of the tender for 4 MW floating solar with 2 MW/ 1 MWh BESS in North Andaman. This is now the fifth such extension in SECI’s tender. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in its latest notification, has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of solar power developers […] Read more
MicroSun Solar Resumes Manufacturing amidst Strict Safety Measures Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst strict measures followed as per the government directives, MicroSun Solar, a solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing company, has resumed operations at its Bangalore factories and opened all warehouses across the country. While talking to Saur Energy, the company informed that “it has resumed operations from May 04, 2020, onwards, in compliance with all the […] Read more
Solar Should Escape Any Collataral Damage From Michael Moore’s Latest Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Over a week after the release of his documentary, Planet of the Humans, that has been streaming on Youtube, the response to the documentary has been mixed. The documentary takes a long (one hour and 40 minutes) hard look at the flag bearers of the environmental movement, with a special focus on the solar, biomass […] Read more
Switzerland Offers Rebate to Lift Solar Market amid Pandemic Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save the solar photovoltaic (PV) market from ongoing slum caused by coronavirus crisis, Switzerland offered another USD 47 million financial support through rebates. Through such initiatives, the Central European country is planning to lift the PV market, especially residential and commercial rooftop solar. This is significant as, after hydropower and nuclear power, […] Read more
3 Startups With Solar, Storage Tech Selected for GameChanger Accelerator Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL has announced 3 new startups involved in solar and storage technologies are to participate in the program The Shell GameChanger Accelerator Powered by NREL (GCxN) has announced three new startups to participate in the program following a multistage competitive evaluation. GCxN provides promising cleantech startups with technical resources […] Read more
ENIE Offering to buy Rooftop PV Systems From Dutch Households During Pandemic Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the wake of COVID-19, Dutch solar product distributor ENIE is looking to purchase existing solar rooftop systems from customers in need of money. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dutch solar PV product distributor ENIE is implementing its ZonneRuilen Program to purchase existing solar rooftop installations. As per the program, the firm is […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Still Down in May, Struggling at 134.7 GW Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The peak power demand in India has remained low at 134.7 GW, being down by over 26 percent so far in May despite the easing of the nationwide lockdown The peak power demand in India has remained low at 134.7 GW, being down by over 26 percent so far in May. The low has been […] Read more
