The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
New Thermodynamic Formula Reveals Bifacial Panels Generate 15-20% More Power Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new thermodynamic formula reveals that the bifacial cells making up double-sided panels generate on average 15-20 percent more power than monofacial cells Double-sided solar cells are already enabling panels to sit vertically on land or rooftops and even horizontally as the canopy of a gas station, but it hasn’t been known exactly how much […] Read more
Electric Pickup Truck Startup Rivian Closes $1.3 Billion Funding Round Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rivian has announced that it has closed a funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price. Michigan-based electric pickup truck startup Rivian has announced that it has closed an investment/ funding round of USD 1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts […] Read more
Solar Provider Group Plans to Invest $250 mn in Brazilian Solar Market Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Provider Group has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments worth $250 million over the next 5 years Canada-based Solar Provider Group (SPG) has announced that it has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments totaling USD 250 […] Read more
Double Standards? Thermal Power Auctions At Rs 4.41 Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy In news that will cause a lot of heartburn among solar developers, news agency PTI has reported the cancellation of a 2500 mw auction to source power for a three year period. The bids were being conducted by state agency Power finance Corporation’s Consultancy arm.The amount being offered? Rs 4.41 per unit. The fact that […] Read more
AIIB to Invest $65 Mn in Hero Future’s 250 MW Solar Project in Raj Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Beijing-headquartered multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved the investment of USD 65 million in Hero Future Energies’ 250 MW solar power project in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The lender said in a statement that “as part of ongoing efforts to mobilize private capital for infrastructure, President Jin also approved a USD65-million 250-MW solar power […] Read more
EIB Chief Slams Automakers for Slow Response to Climate Change Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB Chief has sharply criticised industrial companies for reacting too slowly to climate change, saying some bosses had been “asleep at the wheel”. The president of the European Investment Bank, the EU’s lending arm, has sharply criticised industrial companies for reacting too slowly to climate change, saying some bosses had been “asleep at the wheel”. In […] Read more
Growatt now the Top Supplier of Rooftop Solar Inverters in India Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, Growatt, one of the top 3 rooftop solar inverter brands in China, has become the No.1 solar rooftop inverter supplier in India. In the twelve-month period ending Sep-2019, India added a record 1,853 MW rooftop solar capacity, which is 17 percent higher than the same period last year according to […] Read more
Solar Frontier Completes Financing for 210 MW California Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier Americas has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang Two solar project in Kings County, California. Solar Frontier Americas (SFA), the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan, has announced that it has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang […] Read more
