Rooftop solar units from third party costs 40 percent cheaper than DISCOMs Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar units installed on industrial and corporate establishments by third parties are offering power 30-40% cheaper than the rates offered by the state’s power distribution companies. This gap is expected to widen further as thermal power companies would need to increase tariffs to accommodate inflationary measures and solar modules prices fall further. The model […] Read more
Sewa International installs 5kw solar plant at tribal girls school in Kandhmaal, Odisha Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Sewa International under its Clean Tech Initiative has installed a 5kW solar power plant at tribal girls school, Jaleshpata Kanya Ashram in Kandhamaal district of Odisha. Kandhamal district came into existence on 1st January 1994, after Phulbani District was divided into Kandhamal and Boudh Districts of Odisha. The solar project installed with an aim to […] Read more
Azure Power announces successful installation and operation of its rooftop solar power plant for DMRC Updated On Wed, Dec 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced the successful installation and operation of its rooftop solar power plant for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) at the Sultanpur facility. This is the first phase of a 14 MW allocation by DMRC to Azure Power, one of the largest by DMRC to a solar power developer. The tariff on the […] Read more
Vivint Solar appoints David Bywater as CEO of the company Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has announced that David Bywater has been appointed as chief executive officer of the company by the board of directors. Bywater has been acting in the role of interim CEO of Vivint Solar since May 2, 2016. Bywater brings with him more than 20 years of management experience to Vivint Solar. “We strongly […] Read more
EDF EN Canada’s Vulcan Solar Project Receives Alberta Utilities Commission Approval Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy EDF EN Canada a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, announced the approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to construct and operate the Vulcan Solar Hybrid Energy Centre (Vulcan Solar Project). The proposed 77.5 megawatt (MWAC) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility is located in Vulcan County near the Village of Carmangay. Approval is granted subject […] Read more
Scatec Solar partners with local ItraMAS-led consortium to build 200 MW PV in Malaysia Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has entered the Malaysian large-scale solar energy market by joining forces with a local ItraMAS-led consortium that has signed three 21-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the country’s largest electricity utility, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The partnership covers three solar projects totaling nearly 200 MW and involves a total investment of close to […] Read more
Momentum Solar Rolls Out “White Glove” Site Assessment Service Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Momentum Solar, one of the US’ fastest-growing private companies, launched a new “White Glove” Site Assessment service for homeowners preparing for solar installations. The company has seen rapid growth in the last two years, helping over 400 New Jersey and New York homeowners go solar in November alone. Rolling out this service reiterates Momentum’s commitment […] Read more
Infrastructure Delays Affecting Large-Scale Solar Project Development in India: Mercom Capital Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Modi government has set a 100GW target for solar power by 2022, out of which 20GW has been allocated to solar parks. India is expected to double the target for energy to be generated from solar parks by 2020, as roof-top installations progress has turned out to be slower than anticipated. Currently, there are 34 […] Read more
SunSystem named Greg and Wayne as VP of Residential Service and Commercial O&M Services respectively Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunSystem Technology has announced that it has hired solar industry veterans Greg Sellers and Wayne Williford to enhance the development of the company’s rapidly growing portfolios of residential and commercial Operations and Maintenance (O&M) accounts and provide oversight to their operations. Greg Sellers joins SunSystem Technology as its Vice President of Residential Service where he […] Read more