Duke Energy Florida to build solar power plant in Suwannee County Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Duke Energy announced the location of its newest universal solar power plant, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions for Florida customers. It will be built on 70 acres near Live Oak, Fla., just east of the existing Suwannee River Power Plant. The new Suwannee Solar Facility will produce 8.8 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free energy, […] Read more
FINAL LIST OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS/ DEVELOPERS : 1000MW GRID CONNECTED ROOFTOP SOLAR PV SYSTEM SCHEME (500MW CAPACITY PHASE-I) Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Final List of Successful Bidders/ Developers : Implementation of 1000 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme for Government Buildings in different States / Union Territory of India under CAPEX / RESCO Model (500MW Capacity PHASE – I) This has reference to the RfS documents (RfS No. SECI/C&P/MNRE/1000MW RT/IND/122016 dated 09.12.2016) for Implementation […] Read more
Developments in the Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector is getting stronger, and becoming a prominent component of our energy infrastructure. One reason for the increasing popularity of green energy is that is becoming cheaper to produce. Michael Liebreich, chairman of the advisory board for Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) said that recent solar and wind auctions in Mexico and […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
Abigail Ross Hopper Named As President And CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hopper joins Solar Energy Industries Association from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the Department of Interior where she weighed complex and sometimes conflicting factors to achieve balanced federal energy policy. Abigail Ross Hopper has been named as president and chief executive officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and will start […] Read more
SECI to float 2300MW Solar Power bids Soon Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India will soon release 2300MW of solar power projects. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) will shortly float tenders for putting up of solar power projects with capacity of 2300MW, its managing director Ashvini Kumar announced. The corporation has committed to finalize tenders for producing 5,500-mw of solar energy, of which […] Read more
South Eastern Central Railway To Install Grid Connected Solar Power Plants Under PPP Model: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy SECR will install solar power plants on roofs of SECR buildings like Central hospital and multi department’s training centers South Eastern Central Railway (SECR) is reportedly gearing up to install four grid connected rooftop solar power plants. According to TOI SECR will install solar power plants on roofs of SECR buildings like Central hospital and […] Read more
China takes Global Lead in Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s overseas investment in renewable energy projects jumped last year by 60 percent to a record $32 billion (30 billion euros), marking its leadership in the global market for clean energy, as reported on IEEFA. In 2016, China finalized 11 foreign deals worth more than a billion dollars each, and is expected to pick up […] Read more
REC lends Financial Assistance to IIT Madras for 2MW rooftop solar panel on campus Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has provided funds of Rs 1450 lakhs under CSR activities to IIT Madras for rooftop solar panel installation. Rural Electrification Corp (REC) has extended a financial assistance of Rs 1450 lakhs under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) for the project installation of 2MW […] Read more