Canadian Solar Expands Footprint to S. Korea; Gets Exclusive Rights for PV Proj in Gangwon Updated On Tue, May 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the project is expected to kick off in early next year. Publicly traded solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar has expanded its footprints to South Korea by acquiring exclusive rights to develop an 8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Gangwon Province. Further, this is the company’s first solar power project in […] Read more
ForeFront Power to Develop First Community Solar Proj for PG&E Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from an off-site location. Mitsui & Co. arm ForeFront Power will develop the first community solar project for the PG&E’s Regional Renewable Choice program. This program provides PG&E customers the option of purchasing up to 100 percent renewable energy from […] Read more
Idaho PUC Creates Special Group of Solar Panel Owners Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Idaho Power has been asking for creation of special group since 2017. The main motive behind the ruling was that the existing cost of serving customers is not sufficient enough and the rates should be changed. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission in United States has created a special group of Idaho power consumers who […] Read more
AfDB Okays $1.5 Mn Grant for Nigeria’s On-Grid IPP Solar Procurement Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program will assist the Nigerian government to achieve its national goal of reaching 75 percent electricity access by 2020 and electrifying unserved and underserved areas. The African Development Bank (AfDB) board has approved the USD 1.5 million grant to support the Nigerian Government’s implementation of phase 1 of the Jigawa 1-GW Independent Power Producer (IPP) solar […] Read more
SolarEdge Revenue Surges 82% at $209.9 Mn in Q1 Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Strong first quarter results with record revenues and record profitability, despite the traditional seasonal slowdown and continued industry wide components shortages, says Guy Sella. Israel-based inverter solutions provider SolarEdge Technologies reported its robust total revenue jumped by 82 percent at USD 209.9 million in the first quarter of 2018 from USD 115.1 million last year, and rose 11 […] Read more
SolarEdge Set to Enter Footprints in UPS Market via Gamatronic’s Acquisition Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2018. With an aim to move into the markets beyond solar arena, publicly listed PV inverter maker, SolarEdge Technologies will enter into the UPS market by signing an asset purchase agreement with Gamatronic Electronic […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Creates 5 Lakh New Jobs Globally Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy In a recent report published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) titled ‘Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review’, it says the 10 million mark was surpassed for the first time as the industry gave jobs to around 10.3 million in 2017. In a steep growth in 2017, renewable energy industry created over 500,000 new […] Read more
SkyPower to Build Uzbekistan’s First Solar Power Installation; To Pump Largest FDI Updated On Mon, May 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy “This historic partnership with UzbekEnergo and the government of Uzbekistan will bolster growth in the region and help establish Canadian expertise in this fast-growing sector,” said François-Philippe. Canada-based solar energy producer, SkyPower has signed a pact with Uzbekistan government to invest about $1.3 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country to build 1,000 MW of solar energy generation capacity throughout […] Read more
Benefits Slashed at Vermont for Renewable Energy Program Updated On Sat, May 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Renewable energy is flourishing in Vermont and has reached a level of maturity where it can continue to be deployed with lower incentives,” the commission said. A United States state, Vermont has decided to reduce the financial benefits for the customers who supply surplus power to the grid and get a credit on their electric bills. […] Read more