World Bank with ISA launches Global Solar Atlas Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Global Solar Atlas was funded by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank, and was commissioned in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to ensure relevance to both public and private sector stakeholders The World Bank with International Solar Alliance (ISA), launched the Global […] Read more
Constellation, Mohave Electric Complete 13.8 Megawatt Solar Power Project Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ground-mounted solar power system is located across 84 acres and fitted with single-axis tracking system that enables the system to remain at an optimal angle to the sun throughout the day Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation and Mohave Electric has announced the completion of a 13.8MW (DC) solar power project in Fort Mohave, […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Solar partners to Deliver Solar Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a major IT consumer in Chennai, under a long-term contract with CleanMax Solar NEXTracke has partnered with CleanMax Solar to supply 30 MW of its advanced NX Horizon single-axis trackers to a project in Tamil Nadu. The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a […] Read more
Cherrytree Group Announces Solar Power Investment Fund Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Cherrytree teamed with Durham, New Hampshire developer Golden Goose Renewables to create the fund, which invested in three new utility-scale solar power facilities The closing of an individual investor tax credit fund dedicated to commercial solar power generation projects was announced by Cherrytree Group, a Newton, Massachusetts tax credit advisory firm. Cherrytree teamed with Durham, […] Read more
Global Microgrid Market Is Estimated To Reach $35 billion by 2022 : Research and Markets Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Growing emission of toxic gases and extreme weather conditions is a major factor which drives the microgrid market. Research and Markets forecasts the global microgrid market to reach $35 billion by 2022 with CAGR of 12% during 2016-2022. Many factors such as low costs for clean energy, energy storage technologies in microgrids, the military […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Dismisses doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are looking at ensuring that power cost remains affordable in India and within that, as long as quality is maintained in a globally integrated world, we don’t see where the solar power equipment comes from.” Power Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment, stating that India is looking at […] Read more
Natcore’s 200 MW Vietnam Solar Project Receives Essential Government Approvals Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A US$300 million solar project managed by Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has been included in the list of selected projects for the development of solar energy in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam, and has been approved by the Province People’s Committee. Next up: confirmation by VietNam Electricity (EVN) and by the […] Read more
India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more