Tata Power signs MoU with EDF for ‘Smart Grid Tech’ Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power and Électricité de France shall be jointly demonstrating to help de-carbonise local energy systems and evaluate ‘Smart Grid Technologies’ in India, using innovative solutions. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has joined hands with Électricité de France (EDF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Enedis to explore prospective opportunities together, related to ‘Smart Grid Technology’ in […] Read more
Canadian Solar Commissioned its First 6 MWp Solar PV Project in Africa Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project reached commercial operation on November 27, 2017. Powered by 18,480 Canadian Solar’s CS6U modules, the plant is expected to generate approximately 14.6 GWh of clean, reliable solar electricity each year. Canadian Solar, solar power company has successfully completed construction and started commercial operation of a 6 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) power project in […] Read more
Jaipur Wax Museum Fulfills 60% Power Needs from Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The museum’s solar power project is generating 30 kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity per day and fulfilling close to 60 per cent of its daily power needs. In a move to reduce carbon footprint, Rajasthan-based Jaipur Wax Museum has started running a major portion of its operation on solar power and intends to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emission by […] Read more
70% Safeguard Duty on Solar to Dampen Investor Sentiment: Par Panel Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Custom Duty on Solar Cells/Modules/Panels should not be levied and they should continue to enjoy exemption from custom duty as before. Safeguard Duty should not be of the tune (70 per cent) that will hamper our own programme and it should not affect the bids which have already taken pace, panel has said. A Parliamentary […] Read more
Florida Power & Light Augments Solar Energy Center with Advanced Batteries Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy This innovative system incorporates a 10-megawatt/40-megawatt-hour battery-storage project into the operations of the FPL Babcock Ranch Solar Energy Center, a 74.5-megawatt solar power plant that FPL built in 2016 in Charlotte County, Florida. Florida Power & Light Company has announced another milestone in its long-term strategy of delivering affordable clean energy to customers: the creation […] Read more
Modi Calls for Concessional, Less-risky Financing for Solar Projs Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy We have to increase the share of solar in energy mix, says PM Modi. In a move to raise the share of solar power in the energy basket, provide cheaper electricity and cut carbon emissions, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the concessional financing and less-risky funds for solar projects. While speaking at the founding conference of the International […] Read more
IREDA & European Investment Bank sign Euro 150 million Loan Agreement for Renewable Energy Financing in India Updated On Sat, Mar 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy More than 1 million Indian households to benefit from the new initiative EIB has extended this line of credit without insisting for sovereign guarantee from Government of India European Investment Bank (EIB) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Ltd. have signed a loan agreement for a second line of credit (LoC) of Euro 150 […] Read more
Sunrun Expands Footprints to Massachusetts via Brightbox Solar Battery Service Updated On Wed, Mar 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s Brightbox solar battery service provides households with peace of mind in the event of an outage, significant cost savings, and reliable backup electricity without noise or emissions. San Francisco-based Sunrun Inc is expanding its home solar battery service to Massachusetts. The company’s Brightbox solar battery service provides households with peace of mind in the event of an […] Read more
Corning, AUO Collaborates on Solar Power Generation Proj in Taiwan Updated On Wed, Mar 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will provide enough electricity to meet the power needs of approximately 300 US households a year, while significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Corning Incorporated and AU Optronics Corporation (AUO) has collaborated on a solar power generation project in Taiwan. The project will provide enough electricity to meet the power needs of approximately 300 US households […] Read more