Budget 2017 Brings Lower Indirect Levies for Renewable Energy Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy FM proposes lower excise and customs duties on renewable energy equipment and materials used in solar cells/panels/modules Giving a boost to clean energy programme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed massive cuts in excise and customs duties on materials used in solar and wind plants, and also announced the second phase of solar park development […] Read more
WPPI Energy, NextEra Energy Resources to build 100MW solar energy center in Wisconsin Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy WPPI Energy has entered into a 20-year PPA to buy the electricity from the 100MW solar energy center to serve its 51 member utilities and their customers across Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa. WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources has announced plans to build a 100MW solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a […] Read more
SolAmerica Energy Launches 1.3 MW Solar Project on President Carter’s Farm in Plains, Georgia Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Atlanta-based SolAmerica Energy (“SolAmerica”), a leading solar, development and construction firm, today will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest solar project, on February 8, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon (Eastern) in Plains, Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter leased a 10-acre site in his hometown to SolAmerica for development of the 1.3 MW […] Read more
Ujaas introduces UjaasHome, the Power of Solar Energy to Your Doorstep Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy UjaasHome will offer consumers an opportunity to produce solar energy for their captive usages and save up to 50% on their electricity bills. Ujaas Energy brings the power of solar energy right at the customer’s doorstep through their newly launched segment, UjaasHome. Offering small on-grid solutions to the customer, Ujaas provides customers an opportunity to […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Partners Eyes Big at Indian Solar Tracker Market Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Extensive plans to foray into the Indian solar market, also partners with CleanMax for 30 MW grid-connected solar project Pinning the potential of trackers in the Indian solar industry, NEXTracker today shared a comprehensive overview on their current and future plans for India. The American single-axis major has also inked strategic partnership with CleanMax Solar […] Read more
Renewable Energy and Automation Specialist Schneider Electric acquires Renewable Choice Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Acquisition will provide clients with unparalleled access to new renewable energy opportunities around the globe Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the acquisition of Renewable Choice Energy, a leader in helping commercial, industrial, and institutional clients navigate their renewable energy purchasing options. Already recognized as one of the world’s […] Read more
sPower Supplies 68.8 Megawatts of Solar Energy to Southern California Public Power Authority Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The sPower Antelope DSR 1 and 2 solar energy plants were constructed on roughly 440 acres in Lancaster, Calif. sPower has announced that its Antelope DSR 1 and 2 facilities are now providing 68.8MWdc (55MWac) solar energy to Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA). Both the facilities achieved commercial operations before the end of 2016. […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
NEXTracker, CleanMax Solar partners to Deliver Solar Power in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a major IT consumer in Chennai, under a long-term contract with CleanMax Solar NEXTracke has partnered with CleanMax Solar to supply 30 MW of its advanced NX Horizon single-axis trackers to a project in Tamil Nadu. The grid-connected solar power project will deliver energy to a […] Read more
