APGENCO Tenders 100 MW of Solar Power Project at Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park at Talaricheruvu Updated On Wed, May 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 100 MW of Solar Power Project has been estimated at Rs.4.45 billion and the project completion timeframe is 15 months from date of issue of letter of intent. The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) has tendered a 100 MW solar power project at the Ananthapuramu-II solar park in Talaricheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. The bid-submission […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures AUD65 Million Project Financing for its 47MWp Solar Power Projects in Australia Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 17MW Longreach 30MW Oakey solar power projects in Queensland, Australia are both scheduled to commence construction in May 2017 and reach commercial operation in early 2018. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has secured AUD65 million (US$50 million) of non-recourse project financing with a 5-year term […] Read more
India Expects To Add Almost 10 GW of Solar Power Capacity in 2017 Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital Group expects over 9,000 megawatts of utility-scale and almost 800 megawatts of rooftop solar power capacity to be added in 2017. The Indian solar power market is expected to see another record capacity addition this year as several large-scale power projects are lined up for commissioning. According to India-based consultancy Mercom Capital Group, […] Read more
SECI Reduces Levelized Ceiling Tariff for 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The updated Levelized Ceiling Tariff 500 MW Rooftop Solar Power Tender is lower than the previous benchmark by Rs.1.03/kWh in general category states and union territories, and lower by Rs.0.40/kWh in special category states and union territories. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has reduced the levelized ceiling tariff for the amended 500 MW […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Hiten G. Parekh, Head, Everest Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Roof of commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities in India are usually old and weak, and installing solar panels would affect the life of the roof, what key facets are been looked into before commissioning such critical projects? For any roof – old or new, it is important to first check the structure stability. As a […] Read more
Secret to Hit 40GW Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Government of India has rightly made rooftop solar power one of its top clean energy priorities. In 2014, the government revised the national solar installation target from 22 GW to an aggressive 100 GW by 2022 which is helping the country to become one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets. The 100 GW target was […] Read more
REPORT ON THE 11TH SNEC PV POWER EXPO Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy SNEC2017, with the exhibiting space reaching 180,000 square meters, attracted over 1,800 exhibitors and over 220,000 visits from 95 countries and regions The 11th SNEC PV POWER EXPO Successfully Held The largest PV tradeshow in the world — SNEC 11th (2017) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition was successfully rounded off on April 21st, 2017. […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency Tenders 1.1 MW of Rooftop Solar Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency 1.1 MW rooftop solar power project will consist of 50 rooftop solar systems installed on different buildings of HRTC. The Himachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency tendered 1.1 MW of rooftop solar in Himachal Pradesh. The bid-submission deadline is May 12, 2017. The entire capacity will consist of 50 rooftop […] Read more