University of California, Merced Selects SunPower for 5-Megawatt Solar Energy System with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The system will be UC Merced’s second featuring SunPower solar technology. A 1-megawatt ground-mounted tracker system has been in operation and exceeding performance expectations since 2009, and the two systems combined are expected to supply more than 50 percent of the campus’s energy needs The University of California, Merced’s precedent-setting Triple Zero Commitment aims for […] Read more
Solar Alliance signs JDA with Thompson Machinery for Development of Commercial Solar Projects in U.S. Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Alliance will work with Thompson Machinery’s Power Division and a Thompson affiliated company, Aries Solar (“Aries”), to provide commercial solar solutions Solar Alliance Energy Inc. has announced that it has signed a Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation for development of commercial solar projects in Southeast U.S. Solar Alliance will work […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Energy, Vivint Solar partners to Bring Automotive Battery Innovation to the U.S. Residential Solar Market Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two companies will introduce a joint offering that will provide customers with the German engineering and performance of Mercedes-Benz Energy batteries coupled with Vivint Solar’s expertise in designing, installing and servicing solar energy systems. Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to bring the Mercedes-Benz customizable home energy storage system to […] Read more
Canadian Solar Announces Investment in eNow Solar-Based Power Management for Commercial Transportation Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar’s investment in eNow will help spur expansion and growth of PV-based mobile energy solutions. The partnership is expected to link Canadian Solar’s module technology interfacing with the unique power management system designed by eNow. Canadian Solar has announced that the company has acquired a minority equity interest in eNow, a U.S. company specializing […] Read more
Rewa Solar Power Project to Achieve Commercial Closure Soon Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 750 MW Rewa solar power project will be delivering generated energy to Madhya Pradesh Power Management Corporation Ltd and Delhi Metro Railway Corporation. The 750 MW Rewa solar power project in Madhya Pradesh, which boasts of a three-tier payment security mechanism and optimal power scheduling arrangement, is expected to achieve commercial closure soon. Power […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Witnessed $1.6 Billion In Funding And M&A Transactions In Q1 2017: Mercom Capital Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital in its report states that ReNew Power was the highest funded company raising VC (venture capital), debt and project funding during the quarter. Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal recently informed Rajya Sabha that India has added 5525 MW solar power generation capacity last fiscal, taking the total from this clean source to 12288 […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
EnSync Energy to Feature Live Operation of Commercial Sites Utilizing DER Flex Technology During Maui Energy Conference Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy’s DER Flex, while often deployed behind-the-meter, is a utility-grade platform designed for mission critical applications, and is SCADA and NERC CIP compatible which enables secure and reliable communication links to utilities and ISOs. EnSync Energy has announced that its new DER Flex software will be featured during the Maui Energy Conference on March […] Read more
JinkoSolar Partners with CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital to Address US Commercial Solar Market Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Project developers who use JinkoSolar modules together with SolarPACE will be eligible for incentives that will lower their project costs. JinkoSolar has partnered with CleanFund Commercial PACE Capital to offer long-term project financing to US commercial project customers through the SolarPACE program. SolarPACE is designed to maximize solar energy cash flow to commercial and industrial (C&I) property owners. […] Read more
