DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
ReneSola quits solar manufacturing, Completes Disposition of Manufacturing and LED Distribution Businesses Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The Buyer beneficially owned, directly or indirectly through SGP and other intermediaries, approximately 57.3% of the total issued and outstanding Shares of ReneSolar.” ReneSola has announced the completion of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the previously announced share purchase and subscription agreement (the “SPA”) with Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of […] Read more
French companies looking to invest in India in areas of renewables, defense, infrastructure Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy A 45-member French delegation from sectors such as transport, logistics, ports & shipping, energy, environment, construction, infrastructure, digital sector, bank, insurance and legal services is in the city. French companies are exploring investment opportunities in India in areas of defence, infrastructure, renewable energy, and waste & water management & recycling. A 45-member French delegation from […] Read more
SolarEdge – A leading Global Inverter Company Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Now a leading global inverter company, SolarEdge was initially founded in 2006. Its founders include Guy Sella, CEO and Chairman, Lior Handelsman, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, Yoav Galin, VP of Research and Development, Meir Adest, VP of Core Technologies, and Amir Fishelov, Chief Software Architect. SolarEdge’s founders and executive team bring extensive multidisciplinary […] Read more
State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
Vivint Solar Joins Utah Solar Power Compromise to preserve Utahns’ ability to choose rooftop solar in the future Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Convened by Gov. Gary Herbert, a small group consisting of the rooftop solar industry, solar advocates, the Utah Division of Public Utilities, the Utah Office of Consumer Services, Rocky Mountain Power, and environmental stakeholders, agreed to a three-year process that will help determine the true value of rooftop solar and its long-term benefits to all […] Read more
MNRE issues guideline Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process to increase affordability of Solar Power Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The guideline for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process has been issued by MNRE under the provisions of Section 63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 for long term procurement of electricity by the ‘Procurers’ Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected […] Read more
Falling panel prices and increased competition have contributed to aggressive bids: Ind-Ra Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “An increase in panel conversion efficiency has contributed to a reduction in land required for panels and a fall in the balance of system cost, resulting in lower bids,” Ind-Ra said. With solar developers bidding aggressively at lower tariffs, they have little financial buffers to face challenges such as cost overrun, increased interest rate and […] Read more
Empower Energies Announces Completion of 14.5MW Solar Project for CYRQ Energy in Utah Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Empower advised CYRQ on the development and design of the Patua solar project, including the selection of the solar equipment, which included approximately 45,360 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, and the EPC for the construction and commissioning of the project Empower Energies has announced the completion of the Patua solar power project, a 14.5MW DC solar […] Read more
