INDIA Marches Ahead Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As 2017 comes to an end, it is worth taking a holistic look at the Indian solar market to analyze key trends, challenges and outlook. By many accounts, the Indian solar power industry is on a roll. According to a report released by consulting firm Bridge to India, India is expected to reach an installed […] Read more
African Development Bank Grants $265M Loan for Two Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The bank has committed $265 million for Morocco where two solar power plants named NOORM I and NOORM II with a combined capacity of 800MW The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved $324 million loan for two renewable energy projects in Africa. The Bank has set aside US$265 million for two solar power plants named […] Read more
Vikas Bhawan to Generate electricity from Its Rooftop Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The initiative of installation of solar power plants of 70KW capacity at Vikas Bhavan, collectorate, commissioner’s office and circuit house. After Varanasi, Vikas Bhawan is now the second housing government offices building which has started generating electricity from solar energy in Uttar Pradesh. The surplus electricity will be transferred to the power grids, resulting in […] Read more
HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
International Solar Alliance to Develop an Insurance Scheme Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance has created an international expert group to work on blue print of the mechanism which is expected to come out in next year. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which became a treaty-based global entity on December 6, is planning to develop an insurance scheme – Common Risk Mitigating Mechanism – to protect […] Read more
SMA Exceeds 3 GW Solar Inverter Sales In India Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy We are proud to announce that our total shipment of solar inverters in India has passed 3GW accumulatively says Executive Vice President of SMA Sales North America SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has announced that it has sold more than 1 gigawatt of solar inverters into all market segments in India in 2017. According to […] Read more
Kirloskar Solar Partners with GSL Energy Solutions to Build 200 MW Solar in Kerala Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar industry in India has been growing 20 to 30 percent and is set for consolidation in the coming years says the head of Kirloskar Solar Pvt. Ltd. Pune-based Solar company, Kirloskar Solar Pvt. Ltd. (KSTPL), part of Kirloskar group has partnered with GSL Energy Solutions to achieve 200 MW of solar power in […] Read more
Australia Formally Joins International Solar Alliance, Says Will Support Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Australia’s expertise in solar technologies and research will be shared globally with the formal creation of the International Solar Alliance. Australia has joined the International Solar Alliance, saying it will support the government’s commitment to clean energy cooperation and help meet the Paris Agreement emission targets, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said. “Australia’s expertise in […] Read more
India Installs 1861 MW Solar Power, Maharashtra Leads From the Front Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maharashtra, has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the largest solar rooftop state in India says the Bridge to India report. Renewable energy consultancy firm Bridge to India in its latest edition of its infographic report, ‘India Solar Rooftop Map’ has said India added new rooftop solar power capacity of 840 MW in the last 12 […] Read more