LONGi to Supply 224 MW Modules For Largest “Bifacial+Tracker” Project in US Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2019, will provide adequate clean electricity to more than 30,000 households. The largest “bifacial+tracker” power generation project in the United States will be built up in Mitchell County, Georgia, with a capacity of 224MW, for which LONGi, a world-leading manufacturer of high-efficiency mono-crystalline […] Read more
Aligarh Muslim University Unveils New Rooftop Solar System Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total capacity of solar plants in the campus now stands at 6.5 MWp. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has recently inaugurated a new on-grid solar system on the rooftops of its Senior Secondary School-Girls, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Sarojni Naidi Hall, S N Hall, Women’s Polytechnic, Bibi Fatima Hall, Department of Computer Engineering, New Hall for Girls, […] Read more
Alinta Energy to Build West Australia’s Biggest Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 214 MW Yandin Wind Farm will comprise 51 (4.2 MW) turbines – which could power up to 200,000 homes per year. Alinta Energy will build West Australia’s biggest wind farm by mid-2020 after appointing leading global wind company Vestas as its engineering, procurement and construction partner. The 214 MW Yandin Wind Farm will comprise 51 (4.2 MW) turbines – which could power up to 200,000 homes […] Read more
OPIC Provides Initial Financing to $85 Mn Solar Energy Transformation Fund Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The fund supports businesses providing solar solutions to some of the millions of people in India and Sub-Saharan Africa who lack access to electricity. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has provided initial financing to SunFunder’s $85 million Solar Energy Transformation Fund which supports businesses providing solar solutions to […] Read more
KPIT Announces Winners of the Fifth Edition of Its National Innovation and Design Contest, KPIT Sparkle 2019 Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Team Aqua from Army Institute of Technology, Pune won the Platinum Award at KPIT Sparkle 2019 KPIT, a global leader in automotive engineering and mobility solutions, has announced the winners of its annual national design and development innovation contest, KPIT Sparkle 2019. The competition aims at fostering innovation among students by providing them with an […] Read more
EESL & BRPL to Launch Super-Efficient Air Conditioning Programme Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and BSES have joined hands to implement a 12-month pilot of the Super-Efficient Air Conditioning programme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has launched its Super-Efficient Air Conditioning Programme for residential and institutional consumers in the BSES area. EESL […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Regulator is Right, Don’t Consider Any Change in PPAs Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The news that the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has refused the plea from the state electricity distribution companies’ (discoms) to revise the rates at which they procure wind power is to be welcomed. The MP Power management company — the holding entity of the state’s discoms, had made a plea to review the […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
Three Wind Energy Projects in Bolivia Begin Construction Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The preliminary work on the wind farm project and the design of the wind turbines are expected to begin in the next 90 days. Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the construction of three wind power plants this year, following the signing of a Supreme Decree that authorizes the credit agreement with the Danish Agency for […] Read more
