AGL to harness solar power from 1000 batteries to provide back-up electricity during peak demand Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australia’s energy giant, AGL has planned to install solar batteries on around 1000 homes across Adelaide, with an objective to develop a ‘virtual power plant’ to provide back-up electricity to houses and the state’s energy grid during times of high energy demand. The installation of solar batteries on 1000 homes is expected to be the […] 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
DESRI acquires First Solar’s 11 MW California PV project Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Rancho Seco Solar Project, located on the site of a decommissioned nuclear power plant, marks the latest deal between D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and First Solar. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has taken possession of First Solar’s 11 MW Rancho Seco Solar Project in Sacramento County, California, for an undisclosed amount. The First […] Read more
ReNew Power acquires 5-MW Solar Plant PPA for Chandigarh International Airport Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, one of the India’s top renewable energy company has acquired a PPA for 5-MW solar plant installation from Chandigarh International Airport (CHIAL). The solar project is said to use Single Axis Tracker Technology for improved efficiency. The agreement duration for the 5-MW project is 25 years and was earlier in […] Read more
5200 Megawatts Solar Capacity to be added in 2016-17 Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy India is set to add 5200 MW solar capacity this fiscal year with various states coming out with policies for the sector. The reports from a study conducted by the ratings agency, CARE, it is estimated that out of total installed renewable energy capacity of 42750 MW as on 31st March, the solar energy share […] Read more
Ascent Solar announces the launch of Kickr 7FL and Kickr 10FL, lightest consumer solar chargers Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ascent Solar Technologies has announced that it will launch Kickr 7FL and Kickr 10FL consumer solar chargers, at Outdoor Retailer in August 2016 in addition to the new EnerPlex Explor and EnerPlex Packr BC. The company is touting Kickr 7FL and Kickr 10FL as the world’s lightest consumer solar chargers. The company also launched EnerPlex […] Read more
JinkoSolar secures three PPAs for 188 MW of solar from Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar, one of the top Chinese solar power firms has signed a long term PPA with Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (Comision Federal de Electricidad). The deal includes three solar projects that were awarded in April’s inaugural power auction. JinkoSolar, which is a Tier-1 Chinese solar company, has acquired PPA for 188 MW of solar PV […] Read more
Solar powered vehicles to take tourist inside Bhitarkanika National Park Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power vehicles were seen playing inside the Bhitarkanika National Park when it was opened for tourist on Monday after three months. Tourists will have to pay Rs 20 a person to travel on the green vehicle to the core areas of the forest. Speaking to TOI divisional forest Officer Bimal Prasan Acharya said that […] Read more
Sungrow Raises US$ 400 Million to Strengthen Core Solar Business Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Chinese PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow has announced that it issued 120 million additional shares—raising US$400 million of additional capital to strengthen it solar core business. With this new stock offering, the company is expected to reinforce its financial strength, reduce financial risk, and optimize its financial structure. The US$400 million raised in equity capital will […] Read more
