Solar Installation to well surpass 4GW in 2016, marking a 100% YoY Growth – Report Updated On Fri, Mar 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian solar sector is finally emerging from hibernation with solar installations doubling in 2015 after three years of flat growth, said Raj Prabhu, CEO and co-founder of Mercom Capital Group. Global clean energy communications and research firm cited that solar installations totaled 2,133 MW in 2015, up from 883 MW installed in 2014, which […] Read more
Four more Railway Divisions of Ajmer gets Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar province is unfurling across one of the largest cities of Rajasthan. Marwar Junction, Rani, Falna and Ranapratap Nagar railway stations under Ajmer division have been identified for solar power. These four railway stations of Ajmer Division will soon use clean energy as the Indian Railways will install solar power plants. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) and […] Read more
US Company rejigs UP Mini-Grid Solar Policy Updated On Thu, Mar 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Just after the UP state government proposed a mini-grid policy to electrify the rural grounds of the state, a U.S. company has extended interest to electrify 1,000 villages by setting up mini-grids powered by solar energy. Rockfeller foundation has partnered with OMC-Powers’ to invest US $ 4.5 million (around Rs 30 crore) for retro-fitting of […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh is driving solar, aims to add 619MW of solar power generation Updated On Wed, Mar 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is well set to foster its solar needs; the state has now announced adding of about 619 MW of solar energy by next month, which will count the total installed capacity surpass 1000 MW (one Giga Watt). Currently the state has about 1300 MW of wind and solar power generation capacity, of which […] Read more
Massive Solar Power Plant of Adani starts Power Transmission Updated On Tue, Mar 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy (Tamil Nadu) Limited 648 MW solar power plant at Sengapadai in Kamudhi taluck announces that it has started generating power in one of the three 72 MW units and also started power transmission to the grid. The complete project of Rs. 4,536 crore was settled in June 2015 after a consensus with […] Read more
Govt to soon bring policy for Large-Scale Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Mar 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Government is working on a policy to boost large-scale solar equipment production facilities that will be soon be sent for the Cabinet’s approval, New & Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal said. “We are working on a policy to promote large-scale domestic manufacturing of solar equipment for making it more competitive,” Goyal said while addressing at SURYA KRANTI […] Read more
Geronimo Energy sells a 66-MW portfolio of Minnesota Community Solar Garden developments to BHE Renewables Updated On Sat, Mar 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Geronimo Energy has announced the sale of its second portfolio of Minnesota Community Solar Garden developments (“the Portfolio”) to subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the BHE Renewables. Geronimo Energy’s Portfolio include a total of 66 megawatts (“MW”) of solar garden projects spread across 21 locations and 16 Minnesota counties, which will be completed by the […] Read more
Gamesa bags 12MW Solar Deal in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Spanish renewable provider, Gamesa announces a successful solar deal of commissioning 112MW in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Through this photovoltaic (PV) project, the company will provide engineering and design services, supply inverters, implement the actual installation and commission the solar PV parks. Previously, The latest order expands the company’s Indian solar power portfolio […] Read more
Imagine Roads Paved with Solar – France turns Head Updated On Thu, Mar 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Yes, there is a slew for alternative energy globally and solar energy is spelled as the best and acceptable alternative. But, imaging solar panels paved into the roads seems unimaginable. France has determined to alternate asphalt with solar panels as the French officials announces plans to construct a 1,000-kilometer-long (621-mile-long) solar roadway, with each kilometer capable […] Read more
