Improving tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy favourable for discoms: ICRA Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy With declining module price levels and the bidding process adopted, the tariff competitiveness for solar PV projects has been showing an improvement in the last three year period Credit rating body ICRA on Thursday stressed on the importance of enhancing tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy against both alternate renewable as well as conventional energy […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 10 MWp Solar Power Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 10 MWp solar power plant has been built on 67 acres of area and has used Poly-crystalline non-DCR high efficiency modules to ensure maximum yield and performance consistency. Vikram Solar, the globally acclaimed EPC solutions provider and PV module manufacturer, successfully commissioned a 10 MWp capacity solar plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project has […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives looking to buy First Solar’s 200 MW assets in India for $200 million: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is interested in acquiring First Solar’s 200 MW power generation assets price valued at around Rs 200 million. IDFC is reportedly in talk with First Solar to buy its 200 MW worth of renewable energy assets in India. Live Mint citing close sources to the development reports that IDFC Alternatives is interested in […] Read more
Fortum Plans to Commission 250 MW Solar Power Capacity Every Year Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Fortum has announced that the company will be adding at least 250 MW solar capacity in India every year. Finnish firm Fortum has commissioned a 70MW solar PV plant in Rajasthan, which it won last year at what was then a record low tariff of INR4.34/kWh, is now eyeing to set up at least 250 […] Read more
Tesla introduces sleek solar panel made by Panasonic for existing roof Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tesla is offering a first glimpse of the Panasonic-made solar panels that would go on top of your existing roof. Last year Tesla and Panasonic finalized an agreement to start the manufacturing of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules at the Buffalo, NY factory. Now the company has introduced a sleek solar panel made by Panasonic for […] Read more
juwi Commissions Second Industrial Size Roof-Mounted PV System in South Africa Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy juwi has installed 9600 solar modules in South Africa, which is company’s Second Industrial Size Roof-Mounted PV System. In the immediate vicinity of many embassies, on a carport at the giant Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria, 9600 solar modules gleam in the South African sun. juwi started work on the construction of the one-megawatt system at […] Read more
SolarEdge Strengthens Business Position in India with New Office and Leadership Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Already quite active in the Indian solar market, SolarEdge is now looking to expand its presence in the country with a new county manager, office and recruitment of a local team. SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is expanding its business in the Indian PV market with […] Read more
Iberdrola Begins Construction on 100MW Solar PV project in Mexico Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Around 400,000 solar panels on a 300-ha (741 acres) land plot in Hermosillo municipality will be used for the construction of 100MW Solar PV project in Mexico. Iberdrola, Spanish energy group has started the construction of 100 MW Solar PV Project in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. The 100MW Solar PV project will be […] Read more
Contradiction in Key Markets Predicts Sluggish Growth Of Global PV Demand: IHS Markit Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy A report from HIS Markit suggests that there will be 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed in 2016, and will reach 79 GW in 2017. According to IHS Markit (London, UK), global demand for solar photovoltaics (PV) will reach 79 GW in 2017, a slight 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed […] Read more