UPERC confers Dayalbagh Educational Institute with recognition for harnessing solar power Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) has received recognition from the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission for its work in harnessing solar power and spreading awareness among students about saving energy. The university has been successful in meeting a major portion of its own electricity demand and distributes its surplus energy to local colonies in Dayalbagh. […] Read more
Gujarat’s Position Trips to Third in Solar Power Generation Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy After losing its top rank to Rajasthan last year, Gujarat has now slipped further to end at third position in commissioned solar power capacity. Rapid capacity addition by Tamil Nadu helped the state to topple both Rajasthan and Gujarat from their respective top ranks. According to the MNRE, Tamil Nadu has topped the list with […] 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
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments acquires and commences Construction of 52 MW Solar Farm in Mississippi Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has acquired the Mississippi Solar 2 project from Origis DevCo Inc. (Origis). The project is a 52 MWAC solar power facility located three miles away from the town of Sumrall in Lamar County, Mississippi. DESRI has announced that soon after the acquisition it has started construction of the project, which […] Read more
Kochi Corporation to set up solar cell and tap renewable Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Kochi Corporation has decided to set up a solar cell to coordinate the Solar City projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allocated Rs 19 lakh for setting up the team and infrastructure for solar cell. Dr Rajan Chedambath, Director, Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development (CHED), Kochi Corporation said, “The cell will […] Read more
This is How Industry reacted to Amplus’ recent announcement of Rs.3/unit tariff for solar power Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy Solutions recently announced that it has bagged a bid to install 14.5 MW of solar rooftop plants across 10 states. The company in a statement said that it will offer tariffs at a record low of Rs. 3/unit in three states and Rs. 5.3—6.2/unit in other states in India. However, the report did […] Read more
PTC India aims to infuse Rs. 600cr into PTC Energy, eyes generating 300MW renewable energy: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy PTC India is reportedly planning to pump-in Rs. 600crore into PTC Energy to generate 300MW renewable energy by March under the wholly-owned subsidiary. A senior company official with the power trading company speaking to Moneycontrol said “We will capitalise it to set up another 250 MW capacity. Our objective is to make it a 300 […] Read more
New Energy Solar Acquires Two large-scale solar projects of SunPower in California Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy New Energy Solar has announced that it has acquired a substantial majority interest in two large-scale solar projects of SunPower in California, totaling over 134 megawatts (MW). SunPower will retain an ownership interest in the projects, which each having a capacity of 67.4 MWs, and provide ongoing operation and maintenance services. Stanford University has a […] Read more
sPower Inks 105 Megawatt 20-Year Solar PPA with MCE Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy sPower has announced that it has been awarded a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MCE, a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program serving Marin County, Napa County and the cities of Benicia, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Richmond, San Pablo and Walnut Creek. The PPA is for 105MWac of photovoltaic solar power. The power will be generated […] Read more
