ABB connects 648 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu to the national transmission grid Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB has successfully commissioned solar photovoltaic project – made up of five plants in a single location. The mammoth 648 MW solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu connected by the company to the national transmission grid is the largest of its kind in the world. Adani Group in 2015 […] Read more
Researchers develop innovative solar absorber that can harness more sunlight Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers have discovered a novel way to significantly increase the amount of sunlight that a solar absorber can convert into heat. By converting solar energy into heat, the solar absorber can help make sustainable technologies that rely on solar heat more efficient and affordable. The team’s novel fabrication technique involves patterning a solar absorber with […] Read more
GE Ventures invests in sonnen Group Updated On Tue, Jun 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE Ventures invests on sonnen’s mission to form the utility of the future. sonnen Group is Europe’s one of the largest manufacturer of residential lithium storage systems and operator of Europe’s first online energy sharing platform. GE Ventures has joined sonnen’s current investors to support the continued international growth of the Group. “sonnen is helping […] Read more
Canadian Solar closes a USD 52 million project financing facility with BayernLB Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar announces that it has closed a £36.4 million (US$52 million) project financing facility with BayernLB to refinance a portfolio of four solar power plants, totaling 40.2 megawatts in the UK. This financing facility with BayernLB is non-recourse project finance, with a term of 17 years. “We are delighted to complete this project financing […] Read more
Delta introduces M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delta has introduced M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter. The company is touting it as the world’s first wall mount 80kW string inverter. The M80U is a grid-tied, 3-phase and transformerless inverter that converts direct current (DC) output from a photovoltaic system into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) with efficiency of 98.8 percent, allowing it to […] Read more
Fortum has made an indicative, non-binding offer to acquire Ekokem Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Fortum has made an indicative, non-binding offer to the four biggest shareholders in Ekokem to acquire their shareholding in the company. The biggest shareholders are Finnish State, Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company and Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY, representing more than 80% of the shares. Fortum does […] Read more
SECI to set up grid connected 100 MW Solar PV projects across Chhattisgarh Updated On Wed, Mar 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on “Build Own Operate” basis is setting up grid connected 100 MW Solar PV projects under JNNUSM across Chhattisgarh claims a report. According to The Pioneer SECI will enter into Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the bidders to purchase solar power for a period of 25 years. Chhattisgarh Renewable […] Read more
Lapp India bags ISO 14001:2004 certification from TUV Rheinland Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Lapp India, supplier of integrated solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connection technology has bagged ISO 14001:2004 certification from TUV Rheinland. The certification received by the company is a globally recognized standard for environmental management of businesses. It helps the organization minimize their impact on the environment, comply with applicable laws […] Read more
SkyPower, Sachigo Lake First Nation partners to establish Solar Parks Updated On Fri, Mar 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A major developer of utility-scale solar energy projects, SkyPower has inked a partnership deal with Sachigo Lake First Nation to develop a multitude of utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects in Ontario. SkyPower qualified the asked large renewable procurement (LRP) process through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO and jointly submitted proposals for the development of solar […] Read more