Solar PV Corporate Funding Expected to Take a hit Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lack of venture capital investment and reduced public market financing activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see the solar PV funding take a hit Lack of venture capital investment and reduced public market financing activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic is squeezing cash flows. Between January and March this year, total corporate funding in […] Read more
Five Winners in NHPC’s 2 GW Solar Power Projects Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Five firms have been declared as winners in the recently concluded auctions for the 2 GW ISTS connected solar projects tender by the NHPC. Five firms have been declared as winners in the recently concluded auctions for the 2 GW interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar projects tender by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). […] Read more
Duke Energy Renewables Brings Online 60 MW Solar Energy Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables and Colorado Springs Utilities have announced the start of operation for a new solar energy facility, the 60 MW Palmer Solar project. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, and Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) have announced the start of operation for a new solar energy generating facility, the […] Read more
Uzbekistan Issues First Wind PPP Tender for 100 MW Capacity Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Government of Uzbekistan has launched the tender process for the first wind project, to be developed with the support of the EBRD The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (GOU) is implementing a large-scale renewable energy strategy to deploy up to 3 GW of cost-effective and environment-friendly wind generation in the next 10 years […] Read more
UPenn Announces PPA for Largest Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPenn has signed a PPA for the creation of a 220 MW solar power project moving it significantly closer to meeting its carbon-neutral by 2042 commitment The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment […] Read more
Mississippi Commission Gives Approval for 100 MW/ 1000 Acre Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The Mississippi Delta will soon be home to the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, after receiving approval from the Mississippi Public Service Commission. Recurrent Energy, a solar facility […] Read more
Canadian Solar Responds to Patent Infringement Suit Filed by Solaria Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solaria had filed suit against Canadian Solar in California for infringing on its US patent. And now, Canadian Solar has responded to the complaint. The Solaria Corporation, a US-based global provider of advanced solar energy products, had announced earlier this month that it had filed suit against Canadian Solar, the leading Chinese solar panel manufacturer, […] Read more
Ikea Parent Firm Acquires Stake in 403 MW US Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ingka Group (owner and operator of 380 IKEA stores in 30 countries), has taken over two solar PV projects in the US worth a combined 403 MW generation capacity. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (owner and operator of 380 IKEA stores in 30 countries), has taken over two solar photovoltaic (PV) […] Read more
Redavia Delivers Free Solar amid Corona Crisis Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a voluntary step to support the Ghanaian and Kenyan businesses in this testing time of economic uncertainty, Redavia, which offers solar power for businesses and communities especially in East and West Africa, has created a new concessionary solar power program ‘the COVID-19 Resilience Lease’. This crisis has disrupted African businesses significantly. In these challenging […] Read more