CEO of SE4ALL and Chairman of Ofgem to Present Keynote Speeches at the 9th SIEW Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Rachel Kyte, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, and David Gray, Chairman of the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) of the UK, will be presenting their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in the face of today’s ‘New Energy Realities’ at the 9th Singapore International Energy Week […] Read more
You would soon see higher capacity, higher power density inverters for the local markets: ABB Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy In an Exclusive interview with Saur Energy International – Xavier Scaria, LPG Manager – Solar Inverters, ABB asserted that the organization has a significant role to play in decoupling the growth of carbon emissions in a growing economy like India. He also pointed out about the company’s roadmap, project and challenges. Edited excerpts from the […] Read more
France roars the Gigawatt Solar Capacity announces 20GW Solar Tenders Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Few years back, the mammoth Gigawatt(GW) stories were profoundly exciting for the solar sector. Now, it seems not a challenge but an amended pledge for every major economy to rejig the renewable transition. The French environment and energy minister Segolene Royal has lately announced a number of new solar tenders in France for the development of various […] Read more
By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […] Read more
Tesla makes an offer to acquire SolarCity Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla seeks to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. Last year in March the company launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage. Now the company has made an offer to acquire SolarCity. The company […] Read more
CLP India, Suzlon form JV for 100MW solar project in Telangana Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy CLP India, one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, and Suzlon Group have formed joint venture for a 100 MW solar project at Veltoor in Telangana. As per the agreement signed between CLP India and Suzlon, CLP India acquired 49% stake in SE Solar, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by […] Read more
Con Edison, SunPower partners on 4MWh solar + battery storage project in New York Updated On Thu, Jun 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Con Edison and SunPower has partnered on a pilot project to offer solar power systems with battery storage to more than 300 New York homeowners. Hundreds of homes with solar power and battery storage will provide the utility with a cost-effective and innovative “virtual power plant,” and homeowners with a backup system in case of […] Read more
Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […] Read more
Azure Power appoints Arno Harris as an independent director Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced appointment of CEO and Chairman of Recurrent Energy, Arno Harris as an independent director. Arno Harris comes on board with over 15 years of experience in the solar sector and has helped the industry make the transition to mainstream energy markets. This includes his term as the Founder, CEO and Chairman of Recurrent […] Read more