MNRE Urges Tamil Nadu to Prevent Arbitrary Curtailment of Solar Power Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE has urged the concerned officials at the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution to prevent arbitrary curtailment, or backdowns, of solar power in the state. In his letters addressed to Vikram Kapur, Principal Secretary in the Tamil Nadu government, Dilip Nigam, Advisor-National Solar Mission, MNRE has asked to “instruct the concerned officials at the Tamil […] Read more
Non-toxic Alternative for Next-Gen Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells. The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth — the so-called “green element” which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could […] Read more
DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
SunPower Collaborates with True Green Capital Management to Finance $140 Million of U.S. Commercial Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the three-year agreement, SunPower will deliver turn-key distributed solar electric power projects for commercial and public sector customers that will be acquired by TGC. SunPower has collaborated with True Green Capital Management LLC (TGC) to establish a $140 million fund expected to finance approximately 50 megawatts of SunPower solar energy systems. Projects […] Read more
Dominion Energy Virginia to Power Facebook’s New Data Center with Solar Power Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new data center in Henrico County will be comprised of two separate buildings and administrative space totaling nearly one million square feet. Dominion Energy Virginia plans to construct multiple solar facilities in the Commonwealth (sites still to be determined) to both meet Facebook’s needs Dominion Energy Virginia has announced that it will add new […] Read more
EBRD Earmarks 200 Million Euros for Renewables in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The EBRD Board of Directors has approved a financing framework of up to €200 million. This will be used to finance primarily private renewable energy projects with a total generating capacity of 300 MW within the next five years. As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its independence, the European Bank for Reconstruction […] Read more
India gets Lowest Wind Tariff of Rs. 2.64 per kWh in second Wind Auction of 1000 MW Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The wind tariff in India touched lowest level of Rs.2.64 per kWh in the second wind auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on behalf of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India yesterday. The tariff discovered is much lower than first wind auction concluded at Rs. 3.46 per kWh […] Read more
A Brief Perspective on Aggregated Forecast of Solar Power Generation Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power generation shows a promising future in India. But due to the variability and intermittency, large scale renewable energy penetration in existing grid is a challenge and the proper policy and regulatory mechanisms, technological solutions and institutional structures are key issues in solar energy penetration. The ‘Forecasting and Scheduling’ (F&S) of variable renewable […] Read more
Sonnedix Announces Partnership and Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy As a result of the acquisition, Sonnedix has secured a 20-year off-take commencing in 2022 and the option to acquire a 74 MW solar project that adds to its current development portfolio of more than 250 MW. Sonnedix has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA and a strategic […] Read more
