Canadian Solar Begins Operation of Largest Solar Plant in Argentina Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that its 100.1 MW Cafayate solar power project in Argentina started commercial operation last month Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that its 100.1 MW Cafayate solar power project in Argentina started commercial operation. Located in the Province of Salta, the solar project is powered by over 289,000 high-efficiency […] Read more
Rajasthan CM Plans to Make the State a hub for Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has said that his government will bring in a policy to make the state a hub of solar energy. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that his government will bring in a policy to make the state a hub of solar energy. He said efforts are being made to generate 10,000 […] Read more
SECI Schemes See June-July Capacity Additions Hit 24 Month Low Updated On Sat, Aug 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy If Project commissionings under the schemes auctioned by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) are any indication, solar and wind projects could really struggle to recover from a deep trough this year. Not only are delays, especially for wind energy projects in Gujarat, and lately, solar projects in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu becoming endemic, it […] Read more
Enel Signs PSA Worth 3 TWh RE per Annum With AngloAmerican Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Enel and AngloAmerican have signed an agreement whereby Enel’s Chilean subsidiary will supply up to 3 TWh of renewable energy per year to AngloAmerican Enel, through its Chilean subsidiary Enel Generación Chile, and global mining company AngloAmerican signed an agreement whereby Enel’s Chilean subsidiary will supply up to 3 TWh of renewable energy per year […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Acquires 180 MW Solar Project in Nevada Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics has announced that its CEI business has acquired the Townsite Solar Project, a 180 MW solar project located in Nevada Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, has announced that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has acquired the Townsite Solar Project, a 180 MW/ 231 MWdc solar project located in […] Read more
EBRD Finances Largest Private-to-Private Solar Plant in Jordan Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy EBRD will together with its partners support a pioneering solar energy plant in Jordan with a financial package of up to USD 35 million. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will together with its partners support a pioneering solar energy plant in Jordan with a financial package of up to […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy For everyone counting on renewables to replace the pollution and carbon emissions of fossil fuels, energy storage has been the missing link in a wholesale shift to renewable energy. Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Payment Security Mechanism Directive for Gencos Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy generated during the non-dispatch period shall be calculated on the basis of Capacity Utilization Factor as declared by the generators in Power Purchase Agreements. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification on the power ministry’s latest directive, which is applicable from today, for power distribution companies (dZiscoms) to […] Read more