BJP Government’s Big Solar Push Could Run into Land Hurdle: Here is Why Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s record with solar power generation does not offer reasons to be optimistic either. With just a few days left for end of financial year 2016-17, India still has over 70 per cent of its target to achieve, while targets for upcoming years are even higher. The Union cabinet decided last month to double India’s […] Read more
Manildra Solar Farm reaches financial close: First Solar Updated On Mon, Mar 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Manildra Solar Farm will take First Solar’s installed capacity in Australia to more than 400MWAC when it is complete in 2018 First Solar has announced that financial close has been reached for the 48.5 MW Manildra Solar Farm in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. First Solar will leverage its expertise in utility-scale solar development […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs in India Have Plunged by 73 Percent Since 2010 Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Since 2010, India’s solar power tariff rate has been reduced to record low, especially in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park. India’s solar sector recently reached record low tariff levels in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. India was one of the first countries to […] Read more
Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
EnSync Energy to Feature Live Operation of Commercial Sites Utilizing DER Flex Technology During Maui Energy Conference Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy’s DER Flex, while often deployed behind-the-meter, is a utility-grade platform designed for mission critical applications, and is SCADA and NERC CIP compatible which enables secure and reliable communication links to utilities and ISOs. EnSync Energy has announced that its new DER Flex software will be featured during the Maui Energy Conference on March […] Read more
NTPC installs India’s Largest Floating Solar PV Plant in Kerala Updated On Sat, Mar 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 kWp floating solar PV plants were indigenously developed by NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance, the R&D arm of NTPC Ltd. NTPC started power generation from India’s largest floating solar power plant at Kayamkulam in Kerala. The 100 kWp floating solar PV generation plant, largest of its kind in India, was indigenously developed as […] Read more
WElink along with CTIEC to build 220MW solar power plant in Portugal Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Europe’s largest unsubsidized solar power farm deal signed by WElink Energy with China Triumph International Engineering Co. Ltd (CTIEC). WElink Energy is to build Europe’s largest privately funded solar farm in Portugal following the signing this week of the EPC contract with China Triumph International Engineering Co. Ltd (CTIEC), in the company of the Minister […] Read more
SunPower Introduces EDDiE, Next-Gen Digital Sales Tool and Design Engine for Home Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The EDDiE sales tool offers a dynamic way for homeowners to customize their SunPower systems from selecting solar panels with different efficiencies to placing panels on various parts of their roof creating a simple, engaging solar process. SunPower has introduced a new digital software platform named as EDDiE, designed to take the complexity out of […] Read more
