Turkcell Launches Turkey’s 1st Solar-Powered Data Center in Ankara Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Commenting on the data center launch, Turkcell, CEO, Murat Erkan said “our investments in Turkey’s data centers that comply with international standards constantly expands as a part of our wider vision of ‘Turkey’s data should be hosted in Turkey.” Turkcell, one of the leading mobile phone operators in Turkey, has launched solar powered data center […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
EDF Renewables Inks 3 PPAs with Tesco to Provide Electricity from Solar, Wind Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, EDF Group arm will provide an aggregate 60 MW of renewable energy to Tesco, comprising from seventeen roof-mounted solar installations along with two Scottish onshore wind farms. With an aim to provide renewable energy through solar and wind energy sources in the UK, EDF Renewables has entered into three corporate Power […] Read more
Solar Power Very Much on the Agenda for Bihar: Nitish Kumar Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that panels are already being installed on government buildings Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said that due emphasis will be paid on solar power in the state and that solar panels are already being installed […] Read more
Lightsource BP Gets Debt Financing for 200 MW Australian Solar Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP has signed a senior debt facility with ING and Export Development Canada to fund its first Australian solar project worth 200 MW. Lightsource BP has announced that it has signed a senior debt facility with ING and EDC (Export Development Canada) to fund its first Australian solar project. The 200 MWp solar installation, […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
Acciona Acquires 4 GW Solar Plus Storage Projects in the US Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona will acquire a portfolio of solar projects worth 3,000 MW and an additional 1.000 MW in battery storage from Tenaska in the US Spanish infrastructure and renewable energy conglomerate, Acciona has announced that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Tenaska to acquire a portfolio of solar PV projects in seven states […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 170 kW Rooftop Solar Plant at Una Terminal Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has tendered for commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal in Himachal Pradesh. […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more