Tesla makes an offer to acquire SolarCity Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla seeks to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. Last year in March the company launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage. Now the company has made an offer to acquire SolarCity. The company […] Read more
Meet the Ultra-thin photovoltaics that are flexible enough to wrap around a pencil Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers in South Korea have developed flexible photovoltaic that could power wearable electronics like fitness trackers, smartwatches and smart glasses in future. The ultra-thin photovoltaics are flexible enough to wrap around the average pencil. The researchers have presented the report results in the journal Applied Physics Letters, from AIP Publishing. “Our photovoltaic is about 1 […] Read more
ReNew Power signs PPA with DMRC for 6 MW solar rooftop project Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power has signed PPA with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for 6MW solar rooftop project across various metro stations in New Delhi. The Power Purchase Agreement has been signed for a term of 25 years. The major lines allocated under this PPA are Dwarka Sector 21 to Rajiv Chowk; Badarpur to Central Secretariat and […] Read more
South Delhi Municipal Corporation inks MoU with SECI for 20MW solar project Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy South Delhi Municipal Corporation on June 20 inked a pact with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to generate 20MW solar power through rooftop of buildings and spare land under the civic body. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) engaged SECI for setting up solar power plants on the rooftops and lands owned by SDMC and […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited bags 30MW solar project in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power has announced that its 100% subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. (TPREL) has bagged 30 MW grid connected photovoltaic project of in Maharashtra. The projects have been awarded in the DCR category under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Phase-Il Batch-IlI Tranche-l under ‘State Specific Bundling Scheme’. TPREL will sign a 25 […] Read more
GHMC to install rooftop solar power plants on its office buildings Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is reportedly gearing up to install grid-connected rooftop solar panels on its office buildings to reduce electricity bills. GHMC will invite Expression of Interest cum Request for Proposal for installation of solar panels reports TNIE. Recently a provisional survey was conducted on GHMC buildings revealing that there is a […] Read more
Ecoppia’s new VP Nalin Sharma to lead company’s Asian operations Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Ecoppia has begun building its Indian and Asian operations, starting with hiring a new VP for the region, Nalin Sharma. Sharma is a veteran of the Indian solar industry and brings many years of management experience to the role. He was an early employee and Head – Channel Partnership at SunEdison Asia, spearheaded channel strategy […] Read more
CLP India, Suzlon form JV for 100MW solar project in Telangana Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy CLP India, one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, and Suzlon Group have formed joint venture for a 100 MW solar project at Veltoor in Telangana. As per the agreement signed between CLP India and Suzlon, CLP India acquired 49% stake in SE Solar, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by […] Read more
Central Jail wants to tap into solar energy Updated On Mon, Jun 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Central Jail in Agra is reportedly planning to tap into solar energy source in a bid to ensure uninterrupted power supply and strengthen security. The central Jail authorities have already started working on plan to tap the clean energy. The Solar energy plant at central jail will reduce electricity bills and the money saved will […] Read more