India as a solar power bright spot helps fill Japan, China slowdown Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is expected to double up its solar power capacity outpacing once-booming Japan India may be a bright spot for global solar power markets this year as it adds capacity at a record pace, becoming one of the top regions for panel producers struggling with rock-bottom prices. India is expected to add nearly twice as […] Read more
Ministry of Commerce & Industry releases Make in India New and Renewable Energy Sector – Achievement Report Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The New & Renewable Energy sector has witnessed the highest ever-solar power and wind power capacity addition over the last two years since April 2014. The Government has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by end of 2022, making it the largest expansion in the world and providing plenty of opportunities […] Read more
Recurrent Energy Announces Commercial Operation of Two Solar PV Projects in California Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two solar pv projects 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria 2 is located in Kern County, California Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar has reached commercial operation of two solar PV projects in California. The two solar photovoltaic projects 100 MWac/131 MWp Astoria and 75 MWac/100 MWp Astoria […] Read more
Solar Thermal Federation teams up with IGCC for three year Solar Payback project Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy STFI will collaborate with IGCC for use of solar power thermal energy in industrial processes Solar Thermal Federation of India (STFI) and Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) will jointly implement three-year support project for use of solar power thermal energy in industrial processes. “The STFI and IGCC have teamed up for the international ‘Solar Payback’ […] Read more
Solar Energy Can Add Value To Poverty Alleviation Efforts: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar energy can help in poverty alleviation programmes as it can provide income to a large number of people having land but no income from it Power Minister Piyush Goyal at World Future Energy Summit 2017 in Abu Dhabi said Solar energy can help in poverty alleviation programmes as it can provide income to a […] Read more
1 Lakh Solar Power Lighting Systems to be Setup in Haryana under Manohar Jyoti Programme Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Haryana Government will be installing 1 Lakh solar power lighting systems under Manohar Jyoti Programme A new programme known as ‘Manohar Jyoti’ will be implemented in Haryana to set up one lakh solar power lighting systems in the state. To be launched in a phased manner by the Haryana Renewable Energy Department, the Union Ministry […] Read more
Four renewable energy projects in developing countries identified by ADFD and IRENA to receive $ 44.5 million funding Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADFD’s funding will support a diverse set of renewable energy projects including a hybrid micro-grid project employing solar PV and advanced lithium-ion batteries, a hydropower project, integrated wind and solar, and a combination project consisting of micro-grid and solar home kits. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has […] Read more
Money Invested In Renewable Energy Is Not Enough: IRENA Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Investment in renewable energy has increased dramatically in the last decade, but the rate of growth is not sufficient yet to meet the climate goals Abu Dhabi-based green energy organization, IRENA on Sunday said money invested in renewable energy is not enough to reach a climate goal of limiting global warming to 2.0 degrees Celsius. […] Read more
FPL announces completion of three new universal solar energy centers Updated On Sat, Jan 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy FPL’s universal solar energy centers are virtually silent, operate autonomously and without water. Completed on time and under budget, the three new 74.5-MW universal solar power plants officially began generating power for all FPL customers on Dec. 31, 2016 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has announced that it plans to build on the successful […] Read more