Dominion Energy Virginia to Power Facebook’s New Data Center with Solar Power Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new data center in Henrico County will be comprised of two separate buildings and administrative space totaling nearly one million square feet. Dominion Energy Virginia plans to construct multiple solar facilities in the Commonwealth (sites still to be determined) to both meet Facebook’s needs Dominion Energy Virginia has announced that it will add new […] Read more
EBRD Earmarks 200 Million Euros for Renewables in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The EBRD Board of Directors has approved a financing framework of up to €200 million. This will be used to finance primarily private renewable energy projects with a total generating capacity of 300 MW within the next five years. As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its independence, the European Bank for Reconstruction […] Read more
Sachin Tendulkar‘s new inning with Schneider Electric lights up 350 households in UP with Solar power Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation is committed to providing energy autonomy to rural India through renewable energy, providing electricity to around 25,000 households in the country and spreading happiness by providing access to energy. Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF), a collaboration between former cricketer and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric India has announced that it has empowered […] Read more
Scatec Solar Has Teamed With Statoil for 162mw Solar Power Plant in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Statoil will also acquire a 50 percent share in the project execution company, enabling Statoil to participate in building and operating solar projects in the future. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and Statoil ASA (STL) have agreed to establish a 50/50 Joint Venture to build, own and operate large scale solar plants in Brazil. The Joint […] Read more
A Brief Perspective on Aggregated Forecast of Solar Power Generation Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power generation shows a promising future in India. But due to the variability and intermittency, large scale renewable energy penetration in existing grid is a challenge and the proper policy and regulatory mechanisms, technological solutions and institutional structures are key issues in solar energy penetration. The ‘Forecasting and Scheduling’ (F&S) of variable renewable […] Read more
Ultimate Sun Systems installs 150 KW rooftop solar power plant in Gurugram Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy For this rooftop solar project 30 percent subsidy was sanctioned by state nodal agency HAREDA (Haryana Renewable Energy Department Agency. Ultimate Sun Systems Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday announced that it has successfully completed the installation of a 150KW roof top solar plant at Hewo Apartment -I, Sector 56, Gurugram. For this rooftop solar project 30 […] Read more
French companies looking to invest in India in areas of renewables, defense, infrastructure Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy A 45-member French delegation from sectors such as transport, logistics, ports & shipping, energy, environment, construction, infrastructure, digital sector, bank, insurance and legal services is in the city. French companies are exploring investment opportunities in India in areas of defence, infrastructure, renewable energy, and waste & water management & recycling. A 45-member French delegation from […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, ED & CEO | Tata Power Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy “GST is consistent with Government’s push to the renewable sector and isn’t likely to negatively impact the sector if we look at it from long term perspective” Q. Share your views on GST, how the new Goods and Services Tax rates impact clean energy drive in India? GST is definitely one of the most awaited […] Read more
ADB to Help Develop Rooftop Solar Power Systems in Sri Lanka Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apart from extending $50 million loan, ADB will also administer a $1 million technical assistance from the Asian Clean Energy Fund under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility to help build capacity, increase awareness of stakeholders, and support the project’s implementation in Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a […] Read more