Haryana Solar Policy fails to attract residents for HT Panels due to lack of vendors Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Almost after six months of launching the first grid-connected net meter in Gurgaon, the minister for renewable energy’s department have not been successful in receiving applications from residents for high tension (HT) panels, all because of inability to finalizing a vendor. Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HARDEA) and DHBVN officials have said that so far, […] Read more
Kalindi Kunj Metro Depot to get Solar Plant atop Elevated Stabling Shed Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delhi Metro will be installing a 3-MWp solar power plant onto an elevated stabling line of Kalindi Kunj metro depot, which will the the first-ever such shed being built in the DMRC network. DMRC told PTI, “The work on the stabling shed will be completed in about six months and then the solar plant will […] Read more
Germany’s Federal Network Agency fifth solar auction allocates 130 MW to 25 projects Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Germany’s Federal Network Agency has allocated 130 megawatt to 25 successful bids in the 5th round of the country’s auction scheme for large-scale solar. The average bid amount was calculated at €0.723 ($0.799) per kWh, down from €0.741 in the previous auction in April. Bid amounts are lower on average compared to the previous tender, […] Read more
PSE&G files to develop more 100MW solar PV in New Jersey Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) have planned to extend its Solar 4 All Program by building 100-MW of solar PV on landfill sites in New Jersey. The PSE&G has submitted a proposal to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to develop the PV plants on around 10 landfill and brownfield sites over […] Read more
Residents of Patna have pledge their roof space to generate solar energy Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Notable intellectuals and locals of Patna have pledge to volunteer for their roof space to generate solar energy. The initiative was carried out by Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), making an attempt to urge the government to come up with a programme to convert “each house into a power house.” CEED has been […] Read more
Renova completes 19 megawatt solar project in southwestern Japan Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Renewable energy power plant developer Renova Inc. has completed a 19 Megawatt solar array in southwestern Japan. The project is one of the several PV projects that have been announced in the region in last few weeks. Renova, which is a Tokyo-based company, has completed the project in April in Otsu. However, the developer decided […] Read more
New Solar Technology to use Desert Sand to Store Energy Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers in Abu Dhabi have tested a pilot device that can store solar energy in sand to improve the efficiency of power plants and provide energy during night. Developed at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the device uses gravity to drain sand from a higher basin into a lower one, heating up the […] Read more
Toshiba Wins Mega 33.5MW Solar Project Contract in Japan from Thai Gunkul Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp. has been awarded a contract by Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Public Co. Ltd. to develop a 33.5 MW solar power plant in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture, Japan. Toshiba has announced that it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for 33.5-MW solar project to Thailand-based Gunkul Engineering Pcl’s. The 33.5 MW […] Read more
India’s 12 major ports to build 83 MW solar photovoltaic power plant Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Twelve major ports of India plan to commission 83-MW solar photovoltaic power plant projects from their own resources. Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said, “The Government proposes to implement utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant projects at various major ports across the country. The funds for establishment of solar power projects are arranged by […] Read more
