MNRE Urges Tamil Nadu to Prevent Arbitrary Curtailment of Solar Power Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE has urged the concerned officials at the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution to prevent arbitrary curtailment, or backdowns, of solar power in the state. In his letters addressed to Vikram Kapur, Principal Secretary in the Tamil Nadu government, Dilip Nigam, Advisor-National Solar Mission, MNRE has asked to “instruct the concerned officials at the Tamil […] Read more
Equis Signs 20 Year PPA for Taiwan Solar Power Project Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5MW Solar Power Project s currently under construction and scheduled to be commissioned in December 2017. Equis Energy (Equis), Asia‐Pacific’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) for its 5.0 MW solar project located in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. The project […] Read more
European Investment Bank Signs Partnership Pact with Solar Alliance Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy This new agreement reflects shared commitment to successful implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement and ensuring that solar rich economies can harness solar power to increase supply of affordable clean energy. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed on a new partnership with the International Solar Alliance to mobilise finance to develop and deploy affordable […] Read more
DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
TÜV Rheinland expands footprint in India with a new 2.5 million Euro Bangalore facility Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new purpose-built 14,000 sq.mt facility makes TUV Rheinland India the first international testing, training, inspection, consulting and certification (TIC) organisation operating in the country to house all of its state-of-the-art laboratories under a single roof. TUV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of the TUV Rheinland Group, Germany, has expanded its footprint in India with a […] Read more
Essel Infra Commissions 55MW Solar Projects in UP and Karnataka Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Essel Infra will commission an additional 60 MW capacity project in Karnataka in the next 45 days, and has commissioned a 50MW capacity solar project in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh and a 5MW capacity project in Bijapur, Karnataka. Essel Infra projects Ltd (EIL) has commissioned 55MW capacity solar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. The company […] Read more
Panasonic Solar Grows Solar Installer Program, Promoting Three New Authorized Installers to Premium Level Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Panasonic’s Solar Installer program is comprised of “Authorized” and “Premium” installers. Premium installers are those companies that have completed a minimum requirement of HIT module installations and have met an annual wattage target. Panasonic Corporation of North America has announced the expansion of its Solar Installer program, with three authorized installers of HIT solar modules being promoted […] Read more
SunPower Collaborates with True Green Capital Management to Finance $140 Million of U.S. Commercial Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the three-year agreement, SunPower will deliver turn-key distributed solar electric power projects for commercial and public sector customers that will be acquired by TGC. SunPower has collaborated with True Green Capital Management LLC (TGC) to establish a $140 million fund expected to finance approximately 50 megawatts of SunPower solar energy systems. Projects […] Read more
Dominion Energy Virginia to Power Facebook’s New Data Center with Solar Power Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new data center in Henrico County will be comprised of two separate buildings and administrative space totaling nearly one million square feet. Dominion Energy Virginia plans to construct multiple solar facilities in the Commonwealth (sites still to be determined) to both meet Facebook’s needs Dominion Energy Virginia has announced that it will add new […] Read more
