30 promoters get government’s approval to conduct survey for180 MW solar power project Updated On Sat, Jun 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nepal Electricity Authority is in the process of signing PPA with promoters to commission solar project with total capacity of producing 61 MW solar powers. Nepal government has recently given approval to as many as 30 promoters to conduct survey for the commissioning of 180 MW solar power project in different part of the country. […] Read more
Awareness programme on ‘scope and usage of renewable energy’ held in Manipur Updated On Sat, Jun 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The awareness program was aimed at creating awareness with regard to access the existing schemes and benefit provided by the government under national and state government renewable energy mission. Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) and YDF in collaboration with Manipur Renewable Development Agency (MANIREDA) recently organized an awareness programme in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on ‘scope and […] Read more
Sweden Seeks to Enhance Energy Cooperation with Morocco Updated On Sat, Jun 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Swedish State Secretary met Mustapha Bakkoury, Chairman of MASEN (Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy) board to discuss the medium and long terms clean energy objectives. Swedish State Secretary to the Minister for EU Affairs and Trade Oscar Stenström held a meeting with a key Moroccan official for boosting energy cooperation between the countries. Stenström met […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh gearing up to store solar power for farmers: Report Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh will become the first state in the country and Asia to store solar energy to facilitate power supply to agriculture sector Andhra Pradesh is reportedly gearing up to store solar power for the farmers in the state. The Pioneer reports that Andhra Pradesh will become the first state in the country and Asia […] Read more
Solar Industry Expects Loss of 88,000 Jobs in U.S. Next Year if Suniva gets trade protections: SEIA Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Despite Suniva’s claims that its move is meant to protect domestic manufacturing, SEIA found that U.S. solar manufacturing jobs will actually decline if the petition is granted. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) recently said that an estimated 88,000 jobs, about one-third of the current American solar workforce, would be lost if Suniva gets trade […] Read more
Panasonic partners with Pika Energy to Offer Harbor Smart Battery for Solar-Plus-Storage Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Powered by Panasonic’s Li-Ion battery technology, Harbor smart battery provides 10kWh or 15kWh of usable energy and up to 6.7kW of continuous power. Harbor 10P/15P can be used for clean back-up power, self-supply, time-of-use and other solar-plus-storage applications. Panasonic Eco Solutions and U.S. based inverter manufacturer – Pika Energy have partnered to offer the Harbor […] Read more
Bihar to Invest Rs 20,000 Crore in Renewable Energy in Next Five Years Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new Bihar renewable energy policy, 2017, paves the way for investment in clean energy and lays a foundation for lasting prosperity. Bihar is eyeing an investment of Rs 20,000 crore in the renewable energy sector in the next five years to generate over 3000 MW of clean energy. The plan is part of the […] Read more
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) floats tender for 500 MW grid connected Solar Power project Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has decided to buy 500 MW of solar power through competitive bidding, which will be followed by an e-auction for the lowest price. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd via RfS no GUVNL/Competitive/500MW/Solar dated 15.06.2017 has floated tender for procurement of 500 MW power from Solar Power Projects through Competitive […] Read more
JA Solar supplies modules for the world’s largest floating solar power plant in China Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The largest floating solar power plant in China was connected in May 2017, and has the capacity to provide most of the light and air conditioning to a nearby city. The mono double-glass modules used in the project were all manufactured by JA Solar. JA Solar has announced that it has supplied modules for the […] Read more