Global building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market to grow at a CAGR of almost 10%: Technavio Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Technavio in its latest market study predicts the global building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market to grow at a CAGR of almost 10% during 2017-2021. The research report titled ‘Global Building-integrated Photovoltaics Market 2017-2021’ identifies need to reduce energy cost is one of the key drivers responsible for the growth of the global BIPV market. According to […] Read more
NMC to open solar power-lit city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium soon Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is reportedly gearing up to open city’s biggest hall, Suresh Bhat Auditorium illuminated by solar power soon. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2000. According to TOI standing committee headed by Sudhir Raut approved the proposal to set up Rs. 1.18 crore solar power p at the auditorium at […] Read more
Year-End Review – Ministry of Power Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy In view of the growing need of the Indian Economy, Government of India has embarked upon a massive programme to provide 24×7 power across the country by 2019. After the completion of half of its term, the Government has achieved many important milestones in the Power sector. Special focus has also been given to North East by giving […] Read more
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sammons Renewable Energy has announced that it led the equity portion of a $241 million cash equity transaction with SolarCity. Franklin Park Investments manages SRE. As part of the deal, SRE is investing in a portfolio of solar projects in 16 states, including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. The […] Read more
Rajasthan Government Exempts Electricity Duty for Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy To further encourage the investments in renewable energy projects, the state government of Rajasthan has exempted electricity duty of 40 paise/unit for rooftop solar and captive units. The decision will help the state to reach closer to 2300 MW rooftop solar capacity by 2022, a target given to it by the Centre. The duty cut […] Read more
Solar Integrated Roofing Corp. Appoints Robert Rinaldi Vice President of Sales Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Integrated Roofing Corp., announced that it has appointed Robert Rinaldi as vice president of sales. Mr. Rinaldi, age 47, brings to Solar Integrated Roofing Corporation a range of experience distinctly suited to the sale of SIRC’s products. Most recently, he spent seven years as Manager of the Berkeley Group on Singer Island, Florida. There, […] Read more
HAL Airport Installs 3.5MW Single-Axis Solar Project Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy To harness solar energy, a 3.5MW solar power project has been installed by HAL at its Airport in Bengaluru. The solar power project that spread across 23 acres with 12,985 solar modules was inaugurated by T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL on Friday. “We are pleased to be a part of this environment friendly initiative by […] Read more
Envision Solar’s CEO Desmond Wheatley Selected as one of the Responsible 100 Winners by City & State Reports Updated On Sat, Dec 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Envision Solar International, Inc., the leading renewable energy, outdoor advertising, EV charging and energy security product company, announced today that Desmond Wheatley, CEO was selected as one of ‘The Responsible 100‘ by City & State, a media company devoted solely to covering government and politics in New York. The Responsible 100 honors business and government leaders […] Read more
France inaugurates world’s first solar highway Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy France has inaugurated the world’s first “solar highway”, a road paved with solar panels providing enough energy to power the street lights of the small Normandy town of Tourouvre. The one-kilometre (half-mile) “Wattway” covered with 2800 square metres (30000 square feet) of resin-coated solar panels was hooked up to the local power grid as environment […] Read more
