JERC Orders two UTs to Comply With RPO Targets Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy JERC has asked DNHPDCL and the electricity department of Daman & Diu to comply with the RPO targets set by the commission. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has been conducting suo-moto hearings in the matter of compliance of the Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) by the State of Goa and Union Territories. After its latest […] Read more
Canadian Solar Partners up for 370 MW Mexico Solar Portfolio Updated On Fri, Nov 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has sold 49 percent interest in three solar projects in Mexico totalling 370 MWp to KEPCO and Sprott Korea Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has sold 49 percent interest in three solar photovoltaic projects in Mexico totalling 370 MWp (294 MWac) to Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), South Korea’s largest electric […] Read more
IFC and FRV Close Financing for 296 MW Mexican Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) have announced the financial close for 296 MW Potrero Solar project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), member of the World Bank Group, and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, a leading global developer of renewable utility-scale projects, has announced the financial […] Read more
Signify Innovations Predicts Growth in Solar Lights Segment Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Signify Innovations India is expecting a good opportunity in the solar lights segment going forward, not only from the rural market but also from the urban market. Signify Innovations India (earlier Philips Lighting India), with 29 million connected light points worldwide is expecting good opportunity in the solar lights segment going forward, not only from the […] Read more
MNRE Issues Revised Guidelines For Series Approval of SPV Modules Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for series approval of solar PV modules for conducting testing in test labs for implementation of Solar Photovoltaics Systems, Devices and Component Goods Order 2017. The guidelines are issued to facilitate labs/manufacturers in the formation of series of products for approval of product […] Read more
More than 300 GW of New Wind Capacity to be Added in Next 5 Years : GWEC Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC forecasts over 300 GW of wind capacity to be added in the next 5 years, with growth to come from emerging markets and offshore wind. According to a new report, 2018 was a positive year for the wind industry, with 51.3 GW of new installations. With market-based mechanisms, such as auctions, tenders and Green […] Read more
BIS Extension For SPV Module Manufacturers Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The date of self-certification relaxation stands extended from January 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for the self-certification of solar photovoltaic (SPV) modules until March 31, 2019. The Schedule with the date of coming into force was initially September 5, 2018. However, after […] Read more
MSEDCL to Appoint Power Managers for 23,000 Villages Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The power managers will attend to the power-related complaints and electricity thefts. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd. (MSEDCL) has announced through an official release that it will appoint power managers in 23,000 villages to attend to the complaints related to electricity and its theft. The MSEDCL will appoint 23,000 ‘village electrical managers’ one […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures Funding of $69 Mn for Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Sat, Dec 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Aguascalientes project was awarded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) during the 2016 inaugural Mexico energy auction. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has secured funding of US$69.0 million non-recourse project financing for the 67.8 MWp Aguascalientes solar power project in Mexico. The funding is provided by […] Read more
