Ministry of Shipping aims to install 160.64 MW of Renewable Energy Projects at Major Ports by 2017 Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote renewable source of energy the Ministry of Shipping has announced to install solar and wind based power systems at all the Major Ports across the country. The Ministry is planning to set up 90.64 MW of Solar Energy Capacity at twelve Major Ports and 70 MW of Wind Energy Capacity […] Read more
Silicor Materials signs $8.9M USD Project Management Contract with AM Technical Solutions Updated On Thu, Aug 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Silicor Materials has signed a contract with AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) for the project management of Silicor’s first commercial-scale plant in Grundartangi, Iceland. Both the companies will work together for next 36 months to complete the 121,000 square-meter production facility, which will supply photovoltaic (PV) cell and module manufacturers around the world with at least […] Read more
Greenbacker buys majority of 12.1 MW rooftop solar portfolio from OneRoof Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy On the heels of a recent $25 million wind power investment, Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company acquired a controlling interest in a 12.1 MW portfolio of 1611 solar systems from a subsidiary of OneRoof Energy Inc., approximately for $19.75 million. The 12.1 MW systems are located on residential rooftops across seven U.S. states, including New Jersey, […] Read more
Central Government should renew its focus on the DBFOT framework: Simarpreet Singh, Head – Strategy, Hartek Power Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hartek Power Pvt Ltd is one of India’s fastest growing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies with expertise in executing high-voltage substation turnkey, rooftop solar projects and manufacturing a complete range of power distribution equipment/solutions to the needs of the industry and utilities. The company has four strategic business units—Power Systems, Rooftop Solar, Power Distribution […] Read more
West Bengal to host and conduct regular trainings to develop solar technicians Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Switch ON with National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) will host and conduct regular trainings in West Bengal to develop solar technicians. Each training program will be conducted through 3-month-long Surya Mitra Solar Skill Development programme at Tapovan Training and Innovation Centre in Nadia. Satyajit Biswas, MLA, Krishnaganj speaking to TOI said, “We are happy […] Read more
13.4 GW of solar tender up for grab during Brazil’s December auction Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Brazilian energy planning agency EPE has announced that 419 solar PV projects have been registered for the solar auction taking place in Brazil on December 16, 2016, where there will be 13.4 GW on offer. The large number of applications was witnessed in the north-eastern state of Bahia, with 101 projects totaling more than […] Read more
SECI invites bids for 100 MW Grid PV project with Battery Energy Storage System in Kadapa Solar Park, AP Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is inviting bids for selection of Solar Power Developers for setting up of 100 MW Grid connected solar PV projects along with large scale battery energy storage system at Kadapa Solar Park, Andhra Pradesh. The tender come as part of National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II, Batch-IV. Interested bidders […] Read more
CPWD installs solar panels on the rooftop of its office in Belapur, Mumbai Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has installed 88.2 kWp (kilowatts peak power) solar plant on the rooftop of its office in Belapur. The 88.2 kWp solar plant executed by Pune-based Company CleanMax Solar spreads across 880 sq m and has been integrated with the conventional grid. The solar plant is said to generate 1.2 […] Read more
SolarCity Will Sell “Solar roof” products: Tesla CEO, Elon Musk Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the SolarCity’s conference call for its second quarter financial results announced that SolarCity will develop and sell a roof integrated with solar panels. Elon Musk’s presence was quite understandable considering the impending deal for Tesla to acquire the solar installer. Currently SolarCity installs solar panels on rooftop of buildings. Musk […] Read more
