Waaree Commissions 49.5 MW Solar Project in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies, one of India’s leading solar PV manufacturers, has announced the commissioning and inauguration of its 49.5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Vietnam. The project, in association with Song Giang Solar Power JSC, marks the company’s footprint in South East Asia. Developed in the Khanh Hoa province, the plant is expected to generate more […] Read more
IRENA Report on Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy employs about 32% of women, compared to 22% in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the question of gender equity throughout the sector. Building on […] Read more
News Flash. No Disruptions in Renewables Ministry, as R.K. Singh Retains Portfolio Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy With the final list of ministers and their allocations finally out, the Indian renewable energy industry would have heaved a sigh of relief to see that no major faces are being changed. Shri R.K. Singh, who was handling the MNRE Ministry and Power Ministry earlier too, comes back as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
Facebook Partners with Longroad Energy For 379 MW Texas Solar Project Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Facebook will be the sole tax equity investor for the project, the company’s first direct investment in a renewable energy project. Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, has announced the financial close and start of construction of its Prospero Solar project in Andrews County, Texas with a total financing package of approximately $416 million. […] Read more
Capital Dynamics & First Solar Commission 280 MW Californian Flats Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm and First Solar have announced the completion and commercial operation of the 280-megawatt (MW) California Flats Solar Project. The project is located on approximately 2,900 acres of ranch land within the Jack Ranch owned by Hearst, near the borders of San Luis Obispo and Monterey County in California. The project partners […] Read more
Modi 2.0. What Will the Impact be on Solar Energy Sector? Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a thumping majority behind it again, the Narendra Modi led NDA government offers one big relief to the renewables sector straightaway. Continuity. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. While the industry seems uniformly happy at the removal of further uncertainty on the next government, hopes are high for further changes in on the […] Read more
Oriano Solar Completes 9 Projects For Cleantech Solar Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar EPC service expert, Oriano Solar has announced the completion of nine solar PV power projects worth a combined 13.75 MW for Cleantech Solar. The nine projects have been developed across seven states and union territories for the clean energy solutions provider over the last six months. Projects have been set up in Maharashtra, Madhya […] Read more
Decline In Wind Growth Puts German and EU Renewable Targets at Risk Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The growth of onshore wind energy is collapsing in Germany, jeopardizing both the German and EU renewables targets. Germany installed just 134 MW of new onshore wind farms in the first quarter of 2019 – the country’s worst first quarter for onshore installations since 2000. And is likely to install a total of just 1-2 […] Read more
Renewable Capacity Growth Dips in 2018 After 20 Year Expansion: Report Updated On Mon, May 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year, a new report has revealed. New net capacity from solar PV, wind, hydro, bioenergy, and other renewable power sources increased by about 180 Gigawatts (GW) in 2018, the same as the previous year, according to the […] Read more
