Arctech Solar Partners with IHS Markit for a Live Tracker Webinar on August 30 Updated On Sat, Aug 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy IHS Markit supply chain research manager, Cormac Gilligan, and Arctech Solar President, Guy Rong, will lead the webinar, providing expertise on solar trackers’ large market opportunity, insight into key markets for trackers in 2017, and providing real life examples of tracker installations. Arctech Solar has announced that it has partnered with IHS Markit, a global […] Read more
United States Examining Partnering With International Solar Alliance Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The USA has shown keen interest to partner in the ISA programme and projects but for formal membership it may have its internal processes. Inspite of the USA withdrawing from the Paris Accord on climate change, International Solar Alliance (ISA) remains hopeful of partnership with that country. “I had received a mail from US yesterday […] Read more
Bosch Offers Solution That is Equivalent to Powering 5000 Urban Households Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Bosch team has leveraged its strong design and engineering expertise in innovating solutions for the solar PV plant, along with New Mangalore Port Trust and the SECI to realize this solar project. Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services, has commissioned a 4 MW solar project for the New Mangalore Port Trust […] Read more
Government’s New Solar Norms Prevents DISCOMSs from Terminating PPAs Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar guidelines, laid down by the renewable energy ministry, prevent DISCOMs from unilaterally amending or terminating PPAs. India has announced new norms to improve bankability of solar power projects and boost investments without raising tariff, even as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said the country can raise renewable energy use to meet a […] Read more
MNRE Drafts New Guidelines on Solar Power Procurement Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Prepared by the MNRE, the new guidelines cover the grid-connected solar PV power projects with a size of 5 mw and above, and will help in reducing off-takers’ risks, encourage investments, enhance bankability of projects and improve profitability for investors. The government has implemented new rules for buying power from grid-linked solar power projects through […] Read more
Marathon Capital Advises Heelstone Energy on the Sale of a 194MW Solar Portfolio to Sammons Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Heelstone Energy will continue to provide asset and operations management services to Sammons Renewable Energy for the entire portfolio. Marathon Capital, LLC has announced the sale of a 194 MW (DC) utility-scale solar portfolio by Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (“Heelstone”) to Sammons Renewable Energy (“SRE”). Heelstone, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a leading […] Read more
Yellow Door Energy to install 311 kWp rooftop solar PV plant at Elcome’s headquarters in Dubai Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Yellow Door Energy will manage the construction, operation and maintenance of the rooftop solar PV plant for next 20 years. The solar lease structure eliminates the need for Elcome to make a capital investment and take on operational risk, allowing them to focus on their core business. Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has announced that it […] Read more
SolAmerica Energy Partners with MTU America to Launch New Solar Array with SCE&G Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project will generate energy income for MTU America through a Bill Credit Program with South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G), and was financed under an agreement with Key Equipment Finance, a division of KeyBank. MTU America (a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce) held a ceremony on August 9, 2017 in Graniteville, South Carolina, to celebrate […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
