Canadian Solar Wins 94 MWp Subsidy-Free Electricity Contracts Updated On Sat, Feb 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Post commissioning, these plants are expected to fulfill 55% of electricity needs of Alberta provincial government. Solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar has won three contracts with Alberta’s Ministry of Infrastructure, for a total of 94 MWp solar power system in Southeast Alberta, with an average contracted PPA price of C$ 48.05 per MWh. Moreover, in 2019, […] Read more
The Home Depot Expands Renewable Energy Initiatives Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will purchase enough wind energy from the Pretty Prairie Wind Project in Kansas to power about 40 stores for a year. CDP, an environmental impact non-profit, has named The Home Depot to its Climate Change “A” list for cutting carbon emissions and alleviating climate risks. In this year’s CDP report, The Home Depot […] Read more
Nexamp Commissions 2.6 MW Solar Plant in New York Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through the Solar for All program, the project will reserve approximately 20 percent of project capacity for eligible homeowners and renters to subscribe. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Nexamp, have commissioned Nexamp’s 2.6 MW community solar project in the Town of Seneca, of which 1 MW will be used […] Read more
Work Begins on Adani’s 100% RE Data Centre Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The centres with a 5 GW solar park would be a first-of-its-kind 100 percent renewable energy powered project in the world. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday laid the foundation stone for Data Centre and Technology Park of Adani Group in the port city of Vizag. The ground-breaking ceremony for the facility coming up at Kapuluppada […] Read more
WAPCOS Issues Tender For 650 kW Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 5, 2019. WAPCOS Limited, on behalf of Chairman, Cochin Special Economic Zone Authority (CSEZA), has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for setting up a 650 kW grid type solar power plant at CSEZ, Kakkanad in Kerala. CSEZA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has appointed […] Read more
UPNEDA Issues Tender For Setting Up 5 kW Solar Systems at Government Inter Colleges Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 13, 2019. Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has issued a tender inviting bids from prospective bidders for the rate contract for Solar PV Power Plants each capacity 05 kW in Government Inter Colleges situated in various Districts of Uttar Pradesh. The brief scope […] Read more
Arvind Unveils India’s Largest Single Location Rooftop Solar System Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Once the capacity of 40 MW is reached, overall generation will exceed 55 million units per year and will reduce carbon emissions by 50,000 tonnes per annum. Textile firm Arvind plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent with the installation of rooftop solar projects across its facilities in three cities and by shifting from coal to renewable biomass […] Read more
Dispelling the Myths About Rural Electricity in India Updated On Thu, Feb 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rural Electricity got everyone’s attention at the WSDS 2019, with a session on availability to customer service, backed by ground research from rural India. The session titled ‘Rural Electricity access in India: Taking a leap from grid availability to customer service’ was moderated by journalist Sreenivasan Jain of NDTV, although the real anchor seemed to […] Read more
Cost of Solar Power to Drop to Rs 1.9 Per Unit by 2030: Report Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy By 2030, the report predicts the cost of wind and solar to be between Rs 2.3-2.6/kWh and Rs 1.9-2.3/kWh, while the cost of storage is expected to fall by about 70 percent. The cost of generation of solar power is set to fall to as low as Rs 1.9 per unit over the next decade through 2030 in India with […] Read more
