U.S. Off-Site Solar Installations Gather Pace Despite Pandemic Updated On Tue, Oct 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy A rapid growth in the U.S. off-site corporate solar projects are set to accelerate further with the covid-19 pandemic taking a large toll on onsite installations, according to a Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) report. Over the next three years, nearly 60% of all corporate capacity installed is expected to be off site. Since 2015, nearly […] Read more
As China Starts Giant Solar Park, Four Giant Parks For the Future Beckon Updated On Tue, Oct 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The world’s largest single location solar plant, of 2.2 GW capacity was inaugurated in China’s Quinghai province this month. Built by state owned utility Huanghe Hydropower Development, the massive plant touts a special achievement along with its size . It has been built in the shortest time among plants of comparable sizes. That single fact […] Read more
Huawei Smart PV Solution Highlights Role In World’s Largest PV Plant Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy On September 26, Chinese state-owned utility Huanghe Hydropower Development (“Huanghe Hydropower”) successfully connected its 2.2 GW PV plant to the power grid in Hainan Prefecture, northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. With this, the 2.2 GW project became the world’s first ultra-high voltage power line that delivers 100% renewable energy over long distances and also the world’s […] Read more
IIM-Tiruchi’s 2 MW Solar Plant Rings in Savings For Institute Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirapalli (Tiruchi) inaugurated its 2 MW solar plant early this month. With this, the country’s 11th IIM became the first to have such a large scale solar plant to power its campus. Started in 2011, IIM-Tiruchi took support from the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) by securing a ₹ 14.2 […] Read more
Sunrun Completes Acquisition of Vivint Solar Creating 3 GW Conglomerate Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunrun has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vivint Solar which was initially announced on July 6, 2020. Sunrun, a leading provider of residential solar, battery storage and energy services, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Vivint Solar which was initially announced on July 6, 2020. This follows approval by […] Read more
Renewables get an Early Start on Beating Coal Generation: IEEFA US Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The market window for coal-fired electricity in the US is closing faster than ever in a shift that is especially clear as autumn sets in. From July through October 5, renewables (utility-scale solar, wind and hydropower) generated more electricity than coal in the US on nine days—easily topping the total of five days recorded over […] Read more
Green Finance Recovery Mechanism Needed in Southeast Asia: ADB Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has urged policy makers in Southeast Asia to use green and innovative financing approaches to help catalyze investments required for climate-adjusted infrastructure in the region by 2030. A new book by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) urges policy makers in Southeast Asia to use green and innovative financing approaches to help catalyze the estimated […] Read more
Vestas Introduces Low-Wind Variant to Expand Footprint in India Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy To help meet the growing demand in India, Vestas is introducing the V155-3.3 MW turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions. The global demand for sustainable energy solutions in low and ultra-low wind areas continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency and cost. This trend is especially prominent in India, the world’s […] Read more
Rays Experts Commissions 6 Solar Projects in Rajasthan Worth 600 MW Updated On Tue, Oct 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts has successfully commissioned six solar projects in Rajasthan with a combined power capacity of 600 megawatt (MW). Rays Experts, one of India’s leading innovative solar solutions provider and one of the largest solar power EPC companies. has announced that it has successfully commissioned six solar projects in Rajasthan with a combined power capacity of 600 megawatt (MW). The firm claims to have invested […] Read more