Battery Costs in Stationary Energy Could Fall by up to 66%, Grow 17-Fold by 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66 per cent by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The falling price of batteries could stimulate 17-fold growth of installed battery storage, opening up a number of new commercial and economic opportunities, the […] Read more
IIEST Lights Up Bulbs with Solar, Wind and Vegetable Waste Power Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The IIEST is also setting up another 800 kw capacity solar energy plant commissioned by the Centre for Excellence for Green Energy Systems of the institute. The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology has commissioned the first smart micro grid project in the country which is capable of lighting up 32 lamps each OF […] Read more
China’s Longi Plans Solar Equipment Manufacturing Facility in India Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The plan to set up a factory in India by LONGi, the world’s largest monocrystalline solar wafer maker, comes in backdrop to Union government’s proposal to make it mandatory for firms to have local manufacturing capability to bid for the world’s largest solar tender of 20 gigawatts (GW). LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd is […] Read more
Scatec Solar Secures 40 MW Solar Power Project in Malaysia Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant, located in Northwest Malaysia, is expected to produce 65 GWh of electricity per year with annual revenues of about USD 6 million. Scatec Solar and Fumase have won the contract to develop a 40 MW solar power project in a tender held by the Energy Commission in Malaysia. The power plant, […] Read more
INDIA Marches Ahead Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As 2017 comes to an end, it is worth taking a holistic look at the Indian solar market to analyze key trends, challenges and outlook. By many accounts, the Indian solar power industry is on a roll. According to a report released by consulting firm Bridge to India, India is expected to reach an installed […] Read more
Kirloskar Solar Partners with GSL Energy Solutions to Build 200 MW Solar in Kerala Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar industry in India has been growing 20 to 30 percent and is set for consolidation in the coming years says the head of Kirloskar Solar Pvt. Ltd. Pune-based Solar company, Kirloskar Solar Pvt. Ltd. (KSTPL), part of Kirloskar group has partnered with GSL Energy Solutions to achieve 200 MW of solar power in […] Read more
Solar Business: Greenlight Planet Raises $60 Million led by Apis Partners Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet will use the new debt and equity capital to expand its solar-energy product lines, distribution networks, and financing capabilities in Africa and Asia Renewable energy firm Greenlight Planet Inc has raised $60 million in a funding round led by London-based private equity fund manager Apis Partners. The debt and equity round, which was […] Read more
Solarhome Installs 1000 Solar Energy Systems In Rural Myanmar Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Singapore-based SolarHome installs integrated solar energy and appliance units in customers’ homes. Singapore-headquartered Off-grid PV provider SolarHome has installed 1000 Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar energy systems in rural Myanmar. According to the company statement, the firm is growing rapidly having recently closed a pre-Series A round of equity funding led by Uberis Capital and debt funding […] Read more
Su-Kam Organizes Solar Energy Meet with 50 Stakeholders in Lucknow Updated On Sat, Dec 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Over 50 stakeholders converge at Lucknow to deliberate on solar energy roadmap Su-Kam, a leading company in power back- up and solar solutions organized a meet with 50 stakeholders in the solar segment at Lucknow to deliberate on India’s renewable energy roadmap. The meet also showcased latest technologies in the solar segment catering to the […] Read more
