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
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
Sun at Work in Virginia Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nearly 235,000 solar panels, with help from the sun, are at work for Dominion Virginia Power customers now that the company has completed construction on three large-scale solar facilities in three Virginia counties – Isle of Wight, Louisa and Powhatan. At peak output, these facilities will produce 56 megawatts (MW) of emission-free generation, enough to […] Read more
China takes Global Lead in Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Sat, Jan 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s overseas investment in renewable energy projects jumped last year by 60 percent to a record $32 billion (30 billion euros), marking its leadership in the global market for clean energy, as reported on IEEFA. In 2016, China finalized 11 foreign deals worth more than a billion dollars each, and is expected to pick up […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions 150 MW solar power project in Punjab Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 150MW solar power plant represents a portfolio of three projects of 50MW each Azure Power has commissioned one of the largest (150 MW) solar power project in north India, in the state of Punjab. For this project, Azure Power had signed a solar power implementation agreement with Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) under its […] Read more
Panasonic, Tesla to start Manufacturing Solar Cells and Modules in Buffalo, NY Factory Updated On Wed, Dec 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Panasonic Corp. will invest more than 30 billion yen in the production facility of Tesla Motors to make photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules. Tesla and Panasonic have finalized an agreement to start the manufacturing of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules at the Buffalo, NY factory. According to reports Panasonic Corp will invest more than 30 […] Read more
SunPower dedicates 20-MW solar plant in Arizona Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy At an event today in Cochise County, Ariz., Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) and SunPower are dedicating a 20-megawatt (AC) solar photovoltaic power plant that is now generating clean, renewable solar power for customers in SSVEC’s service territory. SSVEC will purchase the power generated by the solar plant under a 20-year power purchase agreement […] Read more
First Funding agreement signed for ARENA’s program to accelerate the rollout of big solar projects Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s program to drive down the cost and accelerate the rollout of big solar projects has just seen the first funding agreement signed. The new agreement commits up to $8.9 million of ARENA funding towards Genex’s $126 million Kidston Solar Project in North Queensland. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the Kidston project was […] Read more
EDF Renewable Energy Signs PPA for 186MW with MCE Updated On Fri, Dec 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy EDF Renewable Energy has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with MCE for up to 186 megawatts peak (MWp) / 150 MWac from the Desert Harvest Solar Project, in Southern California. The Project is expected to begin delivery of clean electricity to MCE starting in 2020. Located on approximately 1,200 acres of land managed by […] Read more
