Poor implementation of net-metering policies poses a major challenge for rooftop solar Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s rooftop solar market has been growing rapidly with the country adding more capacity in the past 12 months than all previous years put together. However, grid interconnection regulations and processes remain challenging in most parts of the country despite almost all states announcing net- and/or gross-metering policies for rooftop solar. According to survey of […] Read more
Piyush Goyal, Ibrahim Baylan reviewed next Phase of Indo- Swedish Collaboration in Energy Sector Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Minister ,Piyush Goyal and Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination & Energy, Ibrahim Baylan reviewed next Phase of Indo- Swedish Collaboration in Energy Sector. Goyal during his 3 day visit from November 1-3 , had a bilateral meeting with the Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy. Both […] Read more
Solar Parks in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy. The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […] Read more
Rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets: Capgemini Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Capgemini in the eighteenth edition of its annual study, the European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) has revealed that rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets. The report published in partnership with I4CE and Vaasa ETT states world Governments have increasingly dedicated budgets to developing renewable energy solutions and building […] Read more
Fortum, Taaleri signs an agreement with Chempolis Oy to invest in the company Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Fortum and Taaleri Kiertotalous Ky have entered into an agreement with Chempolis Oy to invest in the company. The agreement is part of a restructuring of Chempolis Oy’s ownership and financing, in order to strengthen the balance sheet and operations as well as open new growth areas. Fortum will invest approximately EUR 6.4 million and […] Read more
Suzlon partners with Canadian Solar for 30 MW solar projects in Telangana Updated On Thu, Oct 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Suzlon Group has partnered with Canadian Solar for two solar projects of 15 MW each at the sites of Ramannapet and Kamareddy, Telangana. Canadian Solar shall acquire 49% stake in Avighna Solarfarms Limited and Amun Solarfarms Limited, the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) setup by Suzlon for executing these projects. Canadian Solar shall provide its top […] Read more
Tesla to team up with Panasonic to collaborate on manufacturing of photovoltaic cell and module production Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New York. Under this agreement, which is contingent upon shareholders’ approval of Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla will use the cells and modules in a […] Read more
Total corporate funding in the solar sector in Q3 2016 was $3 billion: Mercom Capital Group Updated On Wed, Oct 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group has released a report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the third quarter of 2016. According to the global clean energy communications and consulting firm total corporate funding, including venture capital and private equity (VC) funding, public market and debt financing into the solar sector in Q3 2016 was up […] Read more
Asian Development Bank to allocate 500 million dollars loan for putting up solar rooftops in India Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide $500 million in financing for rooftop solar systems that will help the Indian government expand energy access using renewable energy. ADB will provide the financing to Punjab National Bank – one of India’s largest commercial banks – which will use the ADB funds to make loans […] Read more
