Upward trend in imported PV module prices to affect recent solar projects: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The imported photovoltaic (PV) module price has been rising over the last 3-4 months, up by about 15 per cent, to 35-37 cents per watt in August, from about 30-32 cents in May The upward trend in imported photovoltaic module prices is likely to affect viability of recently awarded solar projects, rating agency ICRA said […] Read more
Etrion Completes 9.5 MW Aomori Solar PV Project in Japan Updated On Sat, Jul 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Aomori solar project was built in collaboration with Japanese company Hitachi High-Technologies. The solar PV project is expected to produce approximately 10.7 GWh of solar electricity. Etrion Corporation, a solar independent power producer has completed construction of 9.5MW utility-scale solar PV project in Japan, and connected to the grid the remaining two sites of […] Read more
Piramal Finance Introduces ‘Flexi Line of Credit’ for Renewable Energy, Sanctions an Additional Rs. 700cr to ACME Solar Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Piramal Finance Limited (PFL) had first invested Rs. 499 Cr with ACME in July 2016, together with its partner APG. Piramal Enterprises, through its subsidiary Piramal Finance Limited (PFL), sanctioned an additional Rs.700Cr to ACME Solar Holdings Limited. The deal was made through Corporate Finance Group (“CFG”) of Piramal Finance Limited by introducing a new […] Read more
SEFA Grants Us$ 1 Million to a 20 MW Off-Grid Rooftop Solar Project in Zimbabwe Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa will support the project’s financing by funding technical feasibility work, legal advisory in regards to the preparation of key solar project agreements, as well as offering financial advisory towards developing a bankable project. The African Development Bank (AfDB)-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved […] Read more
Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A discussion paper was released by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) in July 2017, stating Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff from Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)) Regulations, 2017. The draft mentioned the useful life for solar power projects determined […] Read more
Ingot Carving the Future Updated On Mon, Apr 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Silicon is the most abundant solid element on earth; it makes up more than 25% of the earth’s crust. However, it rarely occurs in elemental form, virtually all of it is existing as compounds. Solar cells are made from silicon boules, polycrystalline structures that have the atomic structure of a single crystal. The most commonly […] Read more
JA Solar’s Cumulative Module Shipments to India Reaches 1GW Updated On Tue, Apr 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy JA Solar is a manufacturer of silicon wafers, cells and modules used in solar PV systems. By the end of 2017, its production capacity for each of these categories is expected to reach 3 GW, 7 GW and 6 GW respectively JA Solar, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, has […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives looking to buy First Solar’s 200 MW assets in India for $200 million: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is interested in acquiring First Solar’s 200 MW power generation assets price valued at around Rs 200 million. IDFC is reportedly in talk with First Solar to buy its 200 MW worth of renewable energy assets in India. Live Mint citing close sources to the development reports that IDFC Alternatives is interested in […] Read more
Engine manufacturer Wärtsilä to supply a solar PV plant to Burkina Faso Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Wärtsilä’s scope covers the engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) for the solar PV power plant at a gold mine in Burkina Faso, including the control system for the hybrid plant. The Finnish group, Wärtsilä has announced that it will supply a 15 MWp solar PV power plant to Essakane Solar SAS in Burkina Faso. The […] Read more
