Afghanistan Government Invites EoI for 2 GW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Interested investors are invited to submit their expression of interest along with the profile of their company on or before December 20, 2018. The Ministry of Energy and Water of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has issued a notification inviting expressions of interest from developers to construct grid connected solar PV projects of a total […] Read more
Sello Fide Certification Awarded to Ginlong Solis Inverters Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy FIDE is a non-profit trust in Mexico, an initiative of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and it certifies products which save electricity. Chinese solar inverter giant Ginlong Solis has achieved the Mexican Sello Fide certification of energy efficiency to conduct successful business in Mexico, the company said in a statement. FIDE is a non-profit trust […] Read more
Kenya Airport Launches 500 KW Solar Power Generation Facility Updated On Mon, Dec 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar facility will generate 820,000 kWh per year and will avoid at least 1,300 tonnes of CO₂ every year, Kenya airports authority said. In a first for the African continent, Kenya’s Moi International Airport in Mombasa launched a ground-mounted 500kW solar power generation facility and mobile airport gate electric equipment project. The solar facility […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures Funding of $69 Mn for Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Aguascalientes project was awarded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) during the 2016 inaugural Mexico energy auction. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has secured funding of US$69.0 million non-recourse project financing for the 67.8 MWp Aguascalientes solar power project in Mexico. The funding is provided by […] Read more
New Braunfels Utilities Signs One of the Lowest PPA in the USA Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy A municipally owned utility in Texas, New Braunfels Utilities has signed a 15 year contract with Engie-affiliated Long Draw Solar for $25 per megawatt-hour. New Braunfels Utilities has signed one of the lowest power purchase agreement in the United States and the lost one in the state of Texas. A municipally owned utility in Texas, […] Read more
Maharishi University Installs Solar Plant to Power up Campus Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will brings quarter million dollars in savings to the university and has artificial intelligence and smart technology. Maharishi University in Iowa USA has installed a solar plant to power 40% of its electricity needs. “We’re launching, just now the most advanced solar array on earth. The very sophisticated powerplant. It’s going to supply […] Read more
New York Sets Ambitious Energy Efficiency Targets Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The new energy efficiency target for investor-owned utilities will more than double utility energy efficiency progress by 2025. In order to Meet New York’s Clean Energy Goals, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced two initiatives to dramatically increase New York’s energy efficiency and energy storage targets to combat climate change. The new energy efficiency target […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags 201 MW Wind Turbines Order from Enel Russia Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of work includes supply, installation and commissioning of 57 Siemens Gamesa 3.X platform turbines at the Kola wind farm. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has bagged its second order in Russia from Enel Russia, one of the country’s independent power producer, for the supply of 201 MW of wind turbines. […] Read more
Australia’s CEFC Invests $72 Mn in Renewables Fund Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the largest equity investment ever made in renewable energy in Australia with an aim to encourage institutional investors. Making a tremendous renewable energy push, Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested US $72 million (AU $100 million) in the Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF). This is the largest equity investment ever made […] Read more
