As Farmers Switch to Solar Pumps, Experts Fear Groundwater Exploitation Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Though the off-grid solar pumps have made life easy for farmers in many villages across India, many fear they are likely to lead to over-exploitation of groundwater. In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon village, many farmers spend sleepless nights to irrigate their fields, as power for irrigation isn’t available during the daytime for 15 days a month, but Dattaji […] Read more
Akuo Energy Wins 370 MW Solar Capacity in Latest Portugal Auction Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Akuo Energy has been awarded 370 MW project capacity under the latest 1,400 MW solar energy auction call, for the tender organised by Portugal Akuo Energy, one of the leading French renewable energy independent power producer and developer, has been awarded 370 MW project capacity under the latest 1,400 MW solar PV energy auction call […] Read more
India Will Raise Import Duty on Solar Equipment Soon: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. India will increase import duty on solar equipment to encourage domestic industry in the coming years, Power Minister R K Singh said. He also announced that a storage policy will be unveiled soon which […] Read more
After High Court Stay on PPA Move, Andhra Strikes with Curtailment Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Andhra government has decided to curtail renewable generation in the state after state High Court put a stay on its order to renegotiate RE tariffs The newly elected Andhra Pradesh government has decided to curtail renewable power generation in the state after the state High Court put a stay on the government’s order to […] Read more
NLC India Commissions 100 MW Solar Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy NLC India has successfully commissioned a 100 MW solar PV plant in Tamil Nadu. State-owned mining and power generating company, NLC India has announced the successful commissioning of a 100 MW solar PV plant in Tamil Nadu. “Pursuant to confirmation received from TANGEDCO, vide letter dated 07.08.2019, it is informed that the 100 MW Solar […] Read more
Leclanche to Build Largest Solar Plus Storage Project in Caribbean Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The largest solar plus storage project to be built in the Caribbean has been announced by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and Leclanché The largest solar generation plus energy storage project ever to be built in the Caribbean has been announced by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the state-owned St. Kitts […] Read more
Himachal Tender for Solar Plants at 312 Middle Schools in the State Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency has invited bids for the deployment of solar plants in 312 middle schools in the state The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (HIMURJA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for the deployment of solar PV power plants ranging from 1-3 kWp in 312 middle schools in […] Read more
Dominion Energy Seeking Solar Generation Proposals Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking bids for up to 500 MW of solar generation in both 2021 and 2022 Dominion Energy Virginia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy which has nearly 7.5 million customers in 18 states in the US, is seeking bids for up to 500 megawatts (MW) of solar generation in both 2021 […] Read more
Equinor to Co-Develop 120 MW Wind Farm in Argentina Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Equinor has joined YPF Luz for the development of the 120 MW Cañadón León wind farm in Santa Cruz in Argentina. Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor has joined YPF Luz for the development of the 120 MW Cañadón León wind farm in Santa Cruz in Argentina. Both the developers announced that the companies have entered […] Read more
