E.ON and Duke Energy Begin Construction on their Windfarms in Texas Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy E.ON and Duke Energy have both announced their plans to develop 200+ MW windfarms in Texas. E.ON’s 220 MW Cranell Windfarm and Duke’s Mesteño wind farm are both expected to come into operation before the end of the year. Germany-based electric utility company, E.On has announced that the Cranell Windfarm, a 220 megawatt (MW) project, […] Read more
Vestas to Acquire Minority Stake in Renewable Project Developer Sowitec Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The acquisition is expected to be finalised during the second quarter of 2019 and will have no significant impact on Vestas earnings. To support Vestas’ strategy and increase its capability to partner with its customers in project development in selective markets, Vestas has announced the acquisition of a 25.1 percent minority stake in Sowitec with […] Read more
Kerala Legislative Assembly to go Solar, KELTRON Floats Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The specification asking for poly-crystalline modules is a surprise, considering that poly modules are close to being obsolete now. The last date of bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) has issued a tender for the supply of solar PV modules, solar inverter and solar battery at the […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Growatt Debuts Latest Inverters at Global Trade Shows Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Growatt is showcasing its latest residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) inverters in a series of global trade show events. Growatt, a global leader in inverter technology based out of China, is showcasing its latest residential inverter, Growatt MIN 2.5-6k TL-X and its commercial & industrial (C&I) inverter, Growatt MAX 50-80k in a series of […] Read more
Suzlon Completes Sale of Two Subsidiaries to ReNew Power Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Suzlon Energy has announced that it has completed the sale of two of its subsidiaries to Ostro Power, a wholly owned subsidiary of ReNew Power for Rs 29.8 crore. The two subsidiaries are the Shreyas Solarfarms limited and Aalok Solar farms Limited, which own a combined 30 MW capacity of solar power projects in Rajasthan. […] Read more
Avaada Energy Secures Rs 1000 Cr Investment From ADB, DEG and FMO Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Avaada is targeting an extensive portfolio of 5 GW solar projects across Asia and Africa of which about 2.4 GW capacities are under implementation. Avaada Energy has announced that it has received an investment of Rs 1,000 crore for financing its 2.4 GW solar energy portfolio of the targeted 5 GW capacity in Asia and Africa. The investment has come from Asian Development Bank; DEG, the […] Read more
Fourth Partner Energy Commissions Rooftop Solar Projects Over 3 MW in Telangana Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In Telangana, the scheme provides for government offices to switch to solar power at zero capital costs, and avail electricity at a flat rate of Rs 3.14/unit for 25 years. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading distributed solar rooftop energy company, has announced the commissioning of 8 solar projects with a capacity of 3116 […] Read more