Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Lightsource bp, AEP Energy Sign PPA for 188 MW Solar Farm in Indiana Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar energy conglomerate Lightsource bp and AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP), a subsidiary of American Electric Power have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 188 MWdc solar project called Honeysuckle Solar located in New Carlisle, Indiana, USA. AEP Energy Partners is also one of the largest wholesale energy suppliers in the country. Lightsource bp […] Read more
Panchkula Village, Govt Buildings to Get Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Panchkula in Haryana is moving towards fulfilling its plan of the making city completely solar powered in coming years. The administration has plans to set up a 2 MW solar power plant on seven acres of land at Naggal village in Barwala. The plant will generate 8,000 units of electricity every day, which will be given […] Read more
Romania Gets €259 Million EU Aid for Solar Panels & Battery Production Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is speeding for timely transition to clean energy to avoid climatic changes. In a key development, the European Commission has approved a EUR 259 million scheme to support investments in the production, assembly and recycling of batteries, of photovoltaic cells and of panels in Romania. The new funding is approved under EU State aid rules […] Read more
Dehradun is Home to North India’s First Solar-Powered Hydroponic Plant Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy North India’s first solar-powered hydroponic plant has been inaugurated in Dehradun. With capacity at 71kw, the solar power plant sprawls to 6,000 square feet of area. It consists of 36 panels. Under these panels, 6000 vegetable pots can be positioned three feet above soil. This makes the plant extremely productive in nature. With the establishment […] Read more
Denham Capital Announces $200 Million for Solar Energy Generator Solops Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Boston based global energy transition investment firm Denham Capital has announced that it has closed a purchase agreement with Solops that develops, finances, and owns and operates photovoltaic solar projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector throughout the United States. Under the agreement, Denham has acquired Solops and will support the growth of the […] Read more
How China Ensured 55 GW Of Rooftop Solar In 2022 Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The solar industry thrived in India with an addition of about 14 GW in the year 2022. Even so, it fell short of its 2022 solar target of a cumulative 100 GW comprehensively, ending up at 62 GW, with total rooftop solar at barely 7 GW. Meanwhile, in China, with the highest installed capacity and […] Read more
Howrah Electrical Div of Eastern Railway Issues Tender for 2.2 MW On-Grid Solar Rooftop Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Howrah Electrical Division of Eastern Railway has issued a tender for the installation of 2.2 MWp on-grid (without battery backup) solar rooftop/ shed-top plant over Howrah division. The tender closes on 06/03/2023 at 15:00 PM. The bidding start date is 20/02/2023. The tender is for design and supply of on-grid connected solar Photo Voltaic […] Read more
GERC Provides Only Interim Relief On Replacement of Modules For Old Solar Project Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a recent order in January, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), when faced with a petition seeking permission to replace solar modules on a project ‘damaged’ by floods, chose to provide interim relief only, reserving the tight to take a final view on the issue. The matter at hand is a very interesting case, […] Read more
