Odisha Government faces hurdle in acquiring land for 1000MW solar park Updated On Sat, Sep 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Unable to acquire a single patch of 5000 acres for its ambitious 1000 MW solar park, the state government of Odisha is now looking for alternative different spaces in clusters to develop the proposed solar park. The chief secretary has asked the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), state’s nodal agency for land acquisition, to […] Read more
USAID collaborates with GE to improve standards in Indian solar industry Updated On Sat, Sep 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced to fund and promote research in partnership with the General Electrics to improve standards in the Indian solar industry. This is one of the 49 projects selected by USAID’s US Global Development Lab today that would receive a total of USD 10 million to address critical […] Read more
REC Solar appoints Matt Walz, a Duke Energy executive as chief executive officer Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy REC Solar has announced the appointment of Matt Walz as chief executive officer. Walz has worked at Duke Energy for 12 years and joined REC Solar after serving on the company’s board of directors. Walz brings to REC Solar leadership experience in renewable energy, retail electric supply and wholesale generation. Building off his tenure as […] Read more
You would soon see higher capacity, higher power density inverters for the local markets: ABB Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy In an Exclusive interview with Saur Energy International – Xavier Scaria, LPG Manager – Solar Inverters, ABB asserted that the organization has a significant role to play in decoupling the growth of carbon emissions in a growing economy like India. He also pointed out about the company’s roadmap, project and challenges. Edited excerpts from the […] Read more
Sky Solar signs LOI to sell 152MW solar project in Japan to SPC Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hong Kong based PV firm Sky Solar Holdings has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to sell 152MW of solar projects in Japan to Solar Partnership Capital (SPC). The decision to sell solar projects at different stages of development came with an intention to invest further in solar projects within Japan. The projects are either […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Government to provide state guarantee for 750MW park Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is planning to extend its guarantee to developers bidding for 750 MW in the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park, so that payments will be met by the government in the case of any default from the off-takers. The project will be one of the biggest in the state, and […] Read more
Trina Solar becomes Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Official Solar Partner in the United States Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced a marketing and brand partnership with Cirque du Soleil in US. The new partnership will focus around co-promotional campaigns for Trina Solar’s customers, employees, and more. Trina Solar will be launching the partnership with participation of Cirque du Soleil artists at a special performance at Solar Power International in Las Vegas […] Read more
Japan Asia Investment commissions 2 MW Solar Project in Aichi Updated On Sat, Aug 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tokyo-based Japan Asia Investment Co. Ltd. has announced that the project for its 2-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Aichi prefecture has been commissioned. Local utility Chubu Electric Power Co. will be purchasing power from the plant. With a total cost of about JPY 780 million (USD 7.71m/EUR 6.88m, the 2-MW solar plant was built […] Read more
SolarCity Completes Installation of 18,000+ Solar Panels at Army Family Housing in Maryland and Colorado Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarCity and Balfour Beatty Communities, as managing member of military housing projects located at Fort Detrick and Fort Carson have completed the installation of more than 18,000 solar panels at Army family housing. The solar panels are installed on multi-family housing, community centers and maintenance facilities at Fort Detrick, Maryland and Fort Carson, Colorado, to […] Read more
