Chandigarh Produced 18 Lakh Units of Electricity with Solar Power Alone in 3 Years Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Chandigarh has been successful in reducing 1,304 metric tonne carbon dioxide emission with 18 lakh units of electricity generated through solar power plants. Chandigarh has generated 18 lakh units of electricity through solar power plants in the last three years which is equivalent to planting 14 lakh trees in the city. With the generation of […] Read more
IIT-KGP to lead India in becoming a Clean Energy Destination Updated On Sat, Apr 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The multi-institutional centre at IIT-Kharagpur will work towards technological innovations on a range of issues related to power network, storage and Solar PV systems. IIT-Kharagpur will lead a UK-India joint virtual centre in clean energy in partnership with a consortium to develop solutions for integration of renewable energy into Indian and UK power grid. The […] Read more
Vedanta Resources Looks Forward to Expand its Clean Energy Plans in India Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vedanta Resources is looking at developing battery storage solutions that would help with grid balancing, besides complementing the government’s push for solar power. Vedanta Resources is working on its clean energy plans for India, encouraged by the opportunities offered by the country’s growing green economy. Ajay Kumar Dixit, chief executive officer, alumina and power business, […] Read more
Dominican Republic to Commission 361 MW Renewable Energy Projects by 2018 Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The announced renewable energy projects will be completed with an investment of US$780 million, which would include three solar and five wind farms. The Dominican Corporation of State Electric Companies has announced that the company has begun the work on eight renewable-energy projects that will provide 361.2MW of new generation capacity to the country’s grid […] Read more
India and ADB Sign $175 Million Loan Agreement to help improve Solar Transmission System Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Asian Development Bank has granted $175 Million Loan Agreement to India for supporting construction of high voltage transmission systems to evacuate power generated from new mega solar parks. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $175 million loan agreement to support construction of high voltage transmission systems to evacuate power […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Capacity Grows by Record 5525 MW Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest figures provided by MNRE shows that India has gained a tremendous growth in solar energy capacity by a record 5525.98 MW. According to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the FY 2016-17 saw India’s solar energy capacity grow by a record 5525.98 MW, while India had […] Read more
SolarEdge Strengthens Business Position in India with New Office and Leadership Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Already quite active in the Indian solar market, SolarEdge is now looking to expand its presence in the country with a new county manager, office and recruitment of a local team. SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services, is expanding its business in the Indian PV market with […] Read more
Contradiction in Key Markets Predicts Sluggish Growth Of Global PV Demand: IHS Markit Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy A report from HIS Markit suggests that there will be 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed in 2016, and will reach 79 GW in 2017. According to IHS Markit (London, UK), global demand for solar photovoltaics (PV) will reach 79 GW in 2017, a slight 2 percent increase over the 78 GW installed […] Read more
India to Add 1 GW of Solar by the End of April at Kurnool Solar Power Park in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1 GW Kurnool Solar Power Park is being implemented by Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Corporation Private Limited under the National Solar Mission Phase-II, Batch-II, State Specific Bundling Program. The entire Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Power Park of 1 GW capacity is expected to be connected to the grid by the end of April 2017. […] Read more
