ReNew Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Limited, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) has successfully commissioned its 300 MW solar power plant at the Pavagada Solar Park in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. The 300 MW solar installation is now the company’s largest commissioned solar plant in the country in terms of capacity. The plant […] Read more
Praj Industries & Gevo USA to Collaborate on Production of Renewable Aviation Jet Fuels Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the pact, Praj will provide Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to 3rd parties using a process design package developed by Praj, which uses Gevo’s proprietary Isobutanol biocatalyst on sugary-based feedstock. Pune-based process and project engineering company, Praj Industries has signed a Construction License Agreement (CLA) with Gevo, Inc, USA to commercialise the […] Read more
Renesola & Nautilus Complete Acquisition of 21.1 MW Minnesota Community Solar Portfolio Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nautilus has acquired a 21 MW community solar portfolio, which is the largest community solar portfolio developed by ReneSola in Minnesota. In a joint statement, ReneSola, a leading fully-integrated solar project developer and provider of energy-efficient products, and Nautilus Solar Energy, a leading national solar project acquisition, development and asset management company, announced Nautilus’s acquisition […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more
MNRE Working on Unified Portal To Help Consumers Set Up Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank is developing a unified web portal, which will facilitate as a single-window clearance system for the consumers looking to install rooftop solar panels. This portal will also help in promoting and creating awareness regarding usage of rooftop solar in India. […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender For Solar PV-Based Milk Collection Units Under APART Project Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The estimated cost of the project is Rs 2 crore and the last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019. The West Assam Milk Producers Cooperative Union Limited (WAMUL) has invited tenders for procurement of solar PV-based Automatic Milk Collection units. The Government of Assam (GoA, through the Government of India, has received a […] Read more
Norway’s GPFG Sovereign Fund Permitted to Invest $14Bn in Unlisted Renewables Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is allowing for the Government Pension Fund Global to be invested in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure under the dedicated environmental mandates. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), the world’s largest at more than $1 trillion, will soon be able to invest in unlisted renewable energy infrastructure projects, such as wind power plants and solar […] Read more
Cancellations in 2018 continue to cast a shadow over 2019 Solar and Wind Projections Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy With total cancellations of close to 8500 MW, which would have drawn in investments of close to $ Six billion, India’s regulators at both central and state level continue to fend off criticism for the way they are running the show For the renewable sector in India, 2018 was the year which began with so […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
