Scatec Solar Has Teamed With Statoil for 162mw Solar Power Plant in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Statoil will also acquire a 50 percent share in the project execution company, enabling Statoil to participate in building and operating solar projects in the future. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and Statoil ASA (STL) have agreed to establish a 50/50 Joint Venture to build, own and operate large scale solar plants in Brazil. The Joint […] Read more
Renew Power and Hareon Solar Commissions 172MW solar power plant in Dichipally, Telangana Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy This project is the largest joint-venture project between Hareon Solar and ReNew Power and was commissioned ahead of schedule. Hareon Solar and ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. has announced the commissioning of their 172 MW (143 MWAC) solar project in Dichipally, Telangana, India. The 172 MW solar power plant spreads over approximately 1100 acres of […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, ED & CEO | Tata Power Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy “GST is consistent with Government’s push to the renewable sector and isn’t likely to negatively impact the sector if we look at it from long term perspective” Q. Share your views on GST, how the new Goods and Services Tax rates impact clean energy drive in India? GST is definitely one of the most awaited […] Read more
Solar Leadership Series – Greenlight Planet Sets Stage for Rapid Pay-as-you-go Solar Growth in India Updated On Wed, Sep 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet’s own PAYG technology-enabled products (EasyBuy), has seen exponential growth in Africa since its introduction in 2015. The Solar Leadership Series, a proprietary event by Greenlight Planet brought together experts from across industries to explore the potential of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) technology in achieving energy inclusion. Aptly titled “Pay-As-You-Go: The Panacea for Energy Poverty”, this […] Read more
Enel Commissions Largest Solar Project in South America Updated On Tue, Sep 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Enel has commissioned two solar plants that include the 254 MW and the 292 MW located respectively at Ituverava and Nova Olinda solar parks. Italian developer Enel’s subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações (EGPB) announced the operation of two solar power plants located in Brazil with an aggregate capacity of 546 megawatts. The two solar […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions a 50 MW NTPC Solar Power Project in Uttar Pradesh Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Azure Power will provide power for 25 years at a tariff of INR 4.78 per kWh to NTPC. The 50 MW project is spread across 300+ acres of land. Azure Power, a leading independent solar power producer in India, has announced that it has commissioned the final phase of its 50 megawatt (MW) solar power […] Read more
Will GST Slowdown India’s Solar Power Juggernaut? Updated On Tue, Sep 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Government’s recent announcement of 18% tax rate under the new indirect tax regime for solar module was the biggest surprise for the power and renewable sector. Looking into the uproar and dissatisfaction in the industry the government seems to have changed its plan and working on settling the incongruities in the new regime. The […] Read more
State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
Jinko inks Financial Agreement for 1.17GW Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding during signing ceremony held at the Emirates Palace, announces the financial agreements for the debt and equity funding for the Sweihan Solar PV Independent Power Project (the “Project”). The agreement was signed by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (“ADWEA”), Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited (“Sweihan”), a joint venture between JinkoSolar and […] Read more