SolAmerica Energy Launches 1.3 MW Solar Project on President Carter’s Farm in Plains, Georgia Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Atlanta-based SolAmerica Energy (“SolAmerica”), a leading solar, development and construction firm, today will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest solar project, on February 8, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon (Eastern) in Plains, Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter leased a 10-acre site in his hometown to SolAmerica for development of the 1.3 MW […] Read more
PSEG Solar Source Acquires Two Solar Projects from BayWa r.e. Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two solar projects have a 10-year power purchase agreement with Virginia Electric and Power Co. and are located about 90 miles northeast of Raleigh in Halifax, N.C PSEG Solar Source has announced that it has acquired two North Carolina solar projects from BayWa r.e., with a total capacity of 47 MWs-dc. The company has acquired the two solar facilities […] Read more
Renewable Energy and Automation Specialist Schneider Electric acquires Renewable Choice Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Acquisition will provide clients with unparalleled access to new renewable energy opportunities around the globe Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the acquisition of Renewable Choice Energy, a leader in helping commercial, industrial, and institutional clients navigate their renewable energy purchasing options. Already recognized as one of the world’s […] Read more
Recurrent Energy Announces Commercial Operation of Two Solar PV Projects in California Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two solar pv projects 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria 2 is located in Kern County, California Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar has reached commercial operation of two solar PV projects in California. The two solar photovoltaic projects 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria […] Read more
Solar Energy Can Add Value To Poverty Alleviation Efforts: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar energy can help in poverty alleviation programmes as it can provide income to a large number of people having land but no income from it Power Minister Piyush Goyal at World Future Energy Summit 2017 in Abu Dhabi said Solar energy can help in poverty alleviation programmes as it can provide income to a […] Read more
Rajasthan Government Exempts Electricity Duty for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy To further encourage the investments in renewable energy projects, the state government of Rajasthan has exempted electricity duty of 40 paise/unit for rooftop solar and captive units. The decision will help the state to reach closer to 2300 MW rooftop solar capacity by 2022, a target given to it by the Centre. The duty cut […] Read more
SPI Energy acquires 50% equity interest in two solar projects from Japan-based EastAsia Group Updated On Sat, Dec 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy SPI Energy has acquired 50% equity interest in two solar projects currently under construction with combined capacity of 3.98 MW, from Japan-based EastAsia Group Co., Ltd. The Projects are located approximately 50 kilometers east of Tokyo in Chiba Prefecture and each with capacity of 1.99 MW, are currently under construction. The Projects are under certain […] Read more
10 Indian states accounting for approximately 90 percent of all solar installations and pipeline: Mercom Capital Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital in its recent report has revealed that top 10 states in the country accounting for approximately 90 percent of all solar installations and pipeline. According to the research firm as of December 2016India has a total installed large-scale solar capacity of 9,018 MW and a solar pipeline of 14,030 MW. The top 10 […] Read more
EDF Renewable Energy Signs PPA for 186MW with MCE Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy EDF Renewable Energy has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with MCE for up to 186 megawatts peak (MWp) / 150 MWac from the Desert Harvest Solar Project, in Southern California. The Project is expected to begin delivery of clean electricity to MCE starting in 2020. Located on approximately 1,200 acres of land managed by […] Read more
