SECI Setting up of Rs 1500 Cr Payment Security Fund for VGF Scheme under JNNSM Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Government of India launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010 and set a target of 1, 00,000 MW of grid connected solar power by 2022 to address India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India introduced the concept of viability gap funding mechanism in implementation of JNNSM Phase II wherein solar projects are […] Read more
MEDA fails to clarify consumer’s doubt on solar subsidy Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Authority’s (MEDA) one-day workshop on using Roof-top Solar Energy System turned out to be a vain attempt as the authority failed to clarify the release of subsidy to energy consumers. The one-day divisional-level workshop was attended by industrialists, individuals and MSEDCL officers, where topics related to the issues of roof-top energy […] Read more
SMA taking over complete technical operational management of largest PV farm in Denmark Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy SMA Solar Technology AG has announced that it is taking over complete technical operational management of Denmark’s largest PV farm on behalf of WIRCON GmbH. The PV farm near Lerchenborg has been on the utility grid since December 2015, it generates approximately 60 million kWh of electric current per year, which is enough to supply […] Read more
Sky Solar signs LOI to sell 152MW solar project in Japan to SPC Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hong Kong based PV firm Sky Solar Holdings has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to sell 152MW of solar projects in Japan to Solar Partnership Capital (SPC). The decision to sell solar projects at different stages of development came with an intention to invest further in solar projects within Japan. The projects are either […] Read more
Scientists At The Australian National University Set Solar Thermal Record Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australian National University (ANU) scientists have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations. Scientists at ANU designed and built a new receiver for the solar concentrator dish, halving losses and achieving a 97 per cent conversion of sunlight into steam. This solar […] Read more
Haryana to get 3,050 solar water pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a bid to encourage farmers go solar; Haryana government has announced to install 3,050 solar water pumps of 2 HP, 5 HP and 10 HP in the current financial year in the state with 90 per cent subsidy. 3050 solar water pumps will be installed will be installed with 10 percent farmer’s share and […] Read more
AES to install and commission two energy storage arrays totaling 37.5 MW for SDG&E Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy The subsidiary of AES Corporation, AES Energy Storage has entered into two contracts with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). AES will deploy 37.5 MW of Advancion Energy Storage Arrays at sites in San Diego County, California. The SDG&E-owned energy storage arrays will help to improve regional reliability and integrate greater amounts of renewable energy […] Read more
Enel commissions 97 MW Carrera Pinto Solar PV Plant in Chile Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enel, along with its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile Ltd. has commissioned and connected the PV solar park Carrera Pinto to the grid, located 60kms from the city of Copiapó in the Atacama Region of Chile. With an installed capacity of 97 MW, the new solar plant can generate more than 260 GWh each year, […] Read more
NLC India starts work on 4000 MW solar project in Neyveli Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy NLC India has begun the construction work for 4000 MW solar power plants in Neyveli. The project is being taken under the National Solar Mission, which was announced by the Center. The construction of 65 MW solar power plant on 325 acres in the township has started, with Sarat Kumar Acharya, Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) […] Read more