Capstone Infrastructure Acquires 51% Stake in 132 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Capstone Infrastructure has announced that it has successfully acquired a 51 percent interest in the 132 MW Claresholm Solar Project from Perimeter Solar. Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has announced that it has successfully acquired a 51 percent interest in the 132 MW Claresholm Solar Project from Perimeter Solar Inc. The remaining 49 percent interest is indirectly […] Read more
Duke Energy Renewables’ Largest Solar Project in Texas now Online Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables has announced that its 100-megawatt Lapetus Solar project in Andrews County, Texas, began commercial operation in December 2019. Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has announced that its 100-megawatt (MW-alternating current) Lapetus Solar project in Andrews County, Texas, began commercial operation in December 2019. It is Duke Energy’s second solar project in commercial operation […] Read more
Ingeteam to Unveil Its Latest Battery Inverter with 2 Solar PV Inputs in Feb Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power and control electronics products specialist Ingeteam has recently revealed its plan to launch the latest INGECON® SUN STORAGE 1Play TL M hybrid inverter during the first week of February this year. Its versatile features include a battery input and two more inputs for photovoltaic (PV) panels. Moreover, each PV input has its own maximum […] Read more
As Cancellations Surge, India’s Solar ‘Pipeline’ Drying Up Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy News from the much celebrated 2 GW auction of NTPC in 2018, where top developers had bid for prices as low as Rs 2.59 is not good. 70 percent of the capacity won by developers, namely, Acme Solar, Shapoorji Pallonji, and Azure Power, have opted out of the deal, citing regulatory delays. The option of […] Read more
In India, Solar to Edge Ahead of Wind in 2020 Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind Energy, which had enjoyed a strong headstart in India, has been falling away, even as Solar catches up. 2020 will probably see total solar capacity overtake wind energy capacity in the country for the first time, ever. Wind Energy, which along with Solar Energy is expected to play a significant role for India to […] Read more
Solar PV Sources Emit More CO2 Than Geothermal : Study Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research has revealed that Solar PV cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. New research published in the journal Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources has revealed that Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells emit more carbon dioxide (CO2) than geothermal power plants during their lifetime. According to […] Read more
NTPC to Help Develop Solar Projects Worth 283 MW in Togo Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has been selected as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. NTPC has been selected as the PMC for development about 283 MW solar power Projects in Togo. And the PSU has now been provided with the letter of engagement for the development of the projects […] Read more
Orix Corporation to Issue its First Green Bond in Japan Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as […] Read more
Thinner Solar Cells Could Lead to lower Costs and Faster Expansion Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT and at the NREL have outlined a pathway to slashing costs of solar cells by slimming down the silicon cells themselves. Costs of solar panels have plummeted over the last several years, leading to rates of solar installations far greater than most analysts had expected. But with most of the potential areas […] Read more
