Trinasolar Vertex S 400W+ Passes IEC Reliability Certification Test Updated On Sat, Nov 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Trina Solar Limited Vertex S 400W+ series of ultra-high power compact modules successfully completed all necessary reliability tests and have obtained the IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 certificates. Following the two certificates awarded to the Vertex 550W/600W in October 2020 relating to IEC 61215 photovoltaic modules performance standards and IEC 61730 photovoltaic modules safety standards, this is another […] Read more
The Plan is to Power the Entire Agriculture Sector With Solar: RK Singh at RE-Invest Updated On Sat, Nov 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s plan is to rapidly take forward the idea of solarising its agriculture sector, and not just stop at solar pumps but cover the entire value chain. Agro-PV offers an opportunity to enable the achievement of both sustainable agriculture and clean energy transitions. Decentralised and distributed renewable energy solutions including solar-powered irrigation can significantly contribute […] Read more
IRENA and Pacific Community Announce Joint Efforts to Boost Recovery Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Two organisations will work closely to enhance policy, support project development, and attract investments to the Pacific The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) will work together to support Pacific island countries transition their energy systems to renewable energy sources as part of a drive support the post-pandemic recovery. With around 64 per […] Read more
SECI Extends Bid Deadline for 200 MWdc Solar Plus 50 MW Storage Tender Updated On Fri, Nov 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for 200 MWdc solar PV project along with 50MW /150 MWh storage in Chhattisgarh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in its latest notification has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of […] Read more
Will CERC Restart in December? Hopes High As 174 Judgements Await Sunlight Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), which has been shut since an Aug 29 ruling by the Supreme Court, might just reopen before its shutdown crosses 100 days, with luck. The SC order, which had been written to enforce an earlier ruling of 2018 mandating a member of law at all such commissions, had forced […] Read more
NTPC to Install Solar Systems in SDMC Buildings in Delhi Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy SDMC has approved a proposal to install rooftop solar and ground-mounted solar systems on its buildings, will sign an MoU with NTPC. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has approved a proposal to install rooftop solar and ground-mounted solar systems on its buildings. The municipal corporation will now sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with […] Read more
Biotech Major Biocon Takes 26% Stake in Hinduja Renewables Two Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based biotechnology major Biocon has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a 26 percent equity stake in Hinduja Renewables Two. Bengaluru-based biotechnology major Biocon has announced that it has entered into an agreement on November 21, 2020, for the acquisition of a 26 percent equity stake on a fully diluted basis in Hinduja […] Read more
With Fresh Price Lows In Auctions, Are Solar Projects Awaiting PSA’s Truly Safe? Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the last month and more, there have been multiple reports about the failure of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a key nodal body that has been conducting utility scale solar auctions to sign PPA’s (Power purchase Agreement) with winning developers. SECI in turn blames it on the delay on the part of […] Read more
Solar Loans Securitisation. Loanpal Raises $400 Million In US Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Almost no infra sector can grow without access to finance, and this is as true of residential solar as anything else. If the Auto and housing sector exploded on the back of better access to finance, then the residential solar sector, at least in the US, seems to be going the same way. And now, […] Read more
