Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Market – High on Opportunities and Loaded with Challenges Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Experts from the industry, policy makers and market researchers will share their experience and views and suggest the ways to accelerate the market during three rooftop conference sessions at Intersolar India on December 11-13, 2018 in Bangalore. Net metering was introduced in India as a measure to make rooftop solar more accessible and economical for […] Read more
DEWA Organises 20th WETEX & 3rd Dubai Solar Show from 23-25 October 2018 Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In a press conference held in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced details of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018) and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. DEWA organises the two exhibitions at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23 to 25 October […] Read more
PNM to Add 100MW of Solar in New Mexico to Serve Facebook Data Center Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy PNM Resources’ (NYSE: PNM) New Mexico utility, PNM, received approval on Wednesday from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to purchase 100 megawatts of solar generation from NM Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) in order to continue serving the Facebook data center in New Mexico with 100 percent renewable energy. This addition supports the goal to achieve a more […] Read more
New Material, Manufacturing Process use Sun’s Heat for Cheaper Renewable Electricity Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar power accounts for less than 2 percent of U.S. electricity but could make up more than that if the cost of electricity generation and energy storage for use on cloudy days and at nighttime were cheaper. A Purdue University-led team developed a new material and manufacturing process that would make one way to use solar power […] Read more
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments Acquires Willow Springs Project from First Solar Updated On Thu, Oct 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy 100MWAC project adds to DESRI’s portfolio of PV assets First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments, L.L.C. (DESRI) today announced the acquisition by a DESRI affiliate of the 100 Megawatt (MW)AC Willow Springs Solar Project in Kern County, California. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The project, which was developed by First […] Read more
Renew Power Expands Leadership Team; Hires 3 Top Executives Updated On Thu, Oct 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has appointed Mayank Bansal as President – Strategy & Operations, Varun Sivaram as Chief Technology Officer and Stephen O’Rourke as Managing Director, ReNew North America. One of the leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) ReNew Power has appointed three senior executives who have joined the organization in leadership roles. These strategic appointments are in-line […] Read more
Thomaslloyd Buys Significant Stake in SolarArise India Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Following the investment, the company will become the largest shareholder in SolarArise. ThomasLloyd has acquired a significant stake in solar project developer SolarArise India Projects (SolarArise), which currently owns and operates 130 MW of grid-connected solar power projects in India. The company’s investment is expected to support it’s expansion of its solar energy capacity by […] Read more
GCL-SI, Solarpro Join Hands to Build Solar Park in Hungary Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The park will produce enough electricity to supply approximately 9,000 households. GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI) and Solarpro Holding AD (Solarpro) has successfully delivered 21 MW Poly Perc modules for the construction of MET Dunai Solar Park one of the largest photovoltaic power plants in Hungary. The park which built on 40 hectares in Szazhalombatta, near Budapest, partially […] Read more
