Saudi Arabia Shortlists 27 Companies for Round 1 of National Renewable Energy Program Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy World’ top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has shortlisted 27 companies for its solar and wind power projects, as part of the first round of its renewable energy initiative The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources has shortlisted a number of companies for the first round […] Read more
Indian Railways Plans to Setup Solar Power Plants at 8000 Stations Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Railway is working on the plan to make use of 500 MW of solar power plants in 8000 stations to meet its electricity needs and cut down carbon footprint. Indian Railways has planned to install 500 MW of solar power plant to meet the energy needs of more than 8000 stations in the […] Read more
Cleanmax Solar to Set Up 300 MW Solar Power Capacity This Fiscal Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy CleanMax plans to set up nearly 300 MW of solar capacity in the country in FY 2017-18. Energy solutions provider CleanMax Solar plans to set up nearly 300 MW of solar capacity, including 100 MW of rooftop installation, this fiscal and will invest around Rs 1,500 crore for the same. Company’s Co-founder Andrew Hines said, […] Read more
Vivint Solar Appoints Maggie Heile as Vice President of Marketing Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maggie Heile has led some of the most recognized and respected consumer brands across a wide range of categories. Vivint Solar has announced that it has named Maggie Heile as Vice President of marketing. In this role, Heile will oversee Vivint Solar’s marketing, communications and branding initiatives. A veteran marketing leader with 25 years of […] Read more
IIT-KGP to lead India in becoming a Clean Energy Destination Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The multi-institutional centre at IIT-Kharagpur will work towards technological innovations on a range of issues related to power network, storage and Solar PV systems. IIT-Kharagpur will lead a UK-India joint virtual centre in clean energy in partnership with a consortium to develop solutions for integration of renewable energy into Indian and UK power grid. The […] Read more
Vedanta Resources Looks Forward to Expand its Clean Energy Plans in India Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vedanta Resources is looking at developing battery storage solutions that would help with grid balancing, besides complementing the government’s push for solar power. Vedanta Resources is working on its clean energy plans for India, encouraged by the opportunities offered by the country’s growing green economy. Ajay Kumar Dixit, chief executive officer, alumina and power business, […] Read more
Dominican Republic to Commission 361 MW Renewable Energy Projects by 2018 Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The announced renewable energy projects will be completed with an investment of US$780 million, which would include three solar and five wind farms. The Dominican Corporation of State Electric Companies has announced that the company has begun the work on eight renewable-energy projects that will provide 361.2MW of new generation capacity to the country’s grid […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Capacity Grows by Record 5525 MW Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest figures provided by MNRE shows that India has gained a tremendous growth in solar energy capacity by a record 5525.98 MW. According to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the FY 2016-17 saw India’s solar energy capacity grow by a record 5525.98 MW, while India had […] Read more
Contradiction in Key Markets Predicts Sluggish Growth Of Global PV Demand: IHS Markit Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy A report from HIS Markit suggests that there will be 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed in 2016, and will reach 79 GW in 2017. According to IHS Markit (London, UK), global demand for solar photovoltaics (PV) will reach 79 GW in 2017, a slight 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed […] Read more
