Canadian Solar Arm Sells 134 MW Solar Plant to Goldman Sachs Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy This transaction completes Recurrent Energy’s sale of equity stakes in the 973 MW portfolio of California solar projects that came online in 2016. Canadian Solar one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has sold its equity stake in the 134 MW Mustang solar project to the Renewable Power Group […] Read more
Can a change in government make an impact on the solar sector? Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy With the 17th Lok Sabha Elections taking centre stage since April, this is the question that really matters for anyone in the solar sector. We speak to 3 industry experts to give you a perspective. Animesh Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Energy Resources “We strongly believe that commitment, focus and execution of the incumbent regime towards […] Read more
Fifth Extension For SECI’s 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Sat, May 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bidders will now have until May 30, 2019, to submit their bids for the development of the rooftop solar projects under the scheme. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for submission of bids on its 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings, for the fifth time. […] Read more
Sungrow Unveils 1500V SG250HX String Inverter at Intersolar Europe 2019 Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow, one of the leading inverter solution supplier for renewable energy projects globally, has unveiled its latest 1500Vdc string inverter SG250HX at Intersolar Europe 2019. The SG250HX, the company claims, is the world’s most powerful 1500Vdc string inverter, featuring a high capacity of 250kW. It comes with the high voltage of 1500Vdc and 800Vac, enabling […] Read more
PGCIL Proposes Evacuation System For Potential Solar, Wind Farms in the Western Zone Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Powergrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) recently came up with a detailed proposal for developing a transmission system for the evacuation of power from potential solar and wind energy zones in the western region. The corporation agreed on the proposal during the first Western Region Standing Committee on Transmission (WRSCT) meeting. Subsequently, a petition was […] Read more
JinkoSolar Launches New Bifacial Module with Transparent DuPont Backsheet at Intersolar Europe 2019 Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, officially launched the latest addition to its range of premium Cheetah products, the “Swan” bifacial module with new DuPont Clear DuPont Tedlar-based backsheet at Intersolar Europe 2019. The Swan module represents the next iterative development in bifacial power generation as it gradually becomes a […] Read more
MNRE Approves Connection of Old Off-Grid Solar Plants to the Grid Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), acting on requests made by implementing agencies has allowed old off-grid solar power plants to be connected to the grid wherever possible. State nodal agencies and/or implementing agencies under the off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme had requested the ministry for allowing the connection of the […] Read more
Nordex Receives Order For 74 Delta4000 Turbines For 350 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The wind turbines, which will be installed at an Oklahoma wind farm that has a proposed energy generating capacity of 350 megawatts will be delivered and installed in the spring of 2020. European wind turbine maker Nordex Group recently announced that it has bagged an order for supplying 74 wind turbines for a proposed 350 MW wind […] Read more
CDPQ Invests in Lightsource BP For $194 MN Solar Financing Platform Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The facility will initially be used to finance a diversified portfolio composed of over 100 solar projects located across various countries and totalling more than 700 MW. Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Lightsource BP recently announced a debt investment of £150 million ($194 million) to finance a portfolio of solar assets […] Read more
