World Bank approves $750 Million loan to Support India’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board has approved a $625 million loan to support the Government of India’s grid connected rooftop solar programme to generate clean energy. World Bank has also approved a co-financing loan of $120 million on concessional terms and a $5 million grant from Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) Clean Technology Fund. The project will […] Read more
Power generation begins at 200 MW Kunta ultra mega solar power project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC has announced that power generation has started from its 200 MW NP Kunta ultra mega solar power project at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. NTPC in a BSE filing said “consequent upon testing and commissioning, 200 mw capacity (4X50 MW) of NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Power Project Stage-I at Anantapur is declared on commercial […] Read more
ENGIE acquires an 80 percent stake in Green Charge Networks Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy ENGIE has acquired an 80 percent stake in leading battery storage company, the Green Charge Networks. Green Charge, utilizing its advanced patented software algorithms and analytics, deploys, owns, operates, and optimizes battery systems at commercial & industrial (C&I) and public sector customer sites in the US. Both the company did not reveal terms of the […] Read more
EGPNA starts construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed PV solar project in Minnesota Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enel Green Power North America (“EGPNA”), has announced that it has started construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Minnesota. Aurora will consist of 16 PV plants with a total installed capacity of 150 MWdc1 and will be able to generate over 210 million kWh annually – equivalent to the energy […] Read more
SolarCity introduces new set of services for utility and grid operators Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarCity on Thursday introduced a new set of services for utility and grid operators. The new services include installation, financing, and consultation for utility-scale solar and energy storage resource development, beside advanced controls for demand response, distributed energy resources, and aggregated grid services. This move signifies a broadening of SolarCity offerings and strategic orientation. SolarCity launched […] Read more
GE signs contract with TSK to provide 220MW LV5 series 1,000-volt solar inverters Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE’s Power Conversion business has signed a contract with TSK to provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 series 1,000-volt solar inverters and has established the possibility to expand the collaboration for future possible projects with the LV5 series solar inverters. Both the companies have been strategic partners in thermal power plant and wind businesses. With the new […] Read more
GE to provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 Series solar inverters for DEWA’s solar project Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE has confirmed that it will provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 Series solar inverters for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) solar project in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. DEWA’s solar project is considered a breakthrough for the solar industry, as the DEWA power purchase contract with ACWA Power had been signed at one […] Read more
Post offices in Raipur are opting Solar Panels for uninterrupted power supply Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Post offices in rural areas of Raipur are opting to Solar Panels for uninterrupted power supply and to offer better customer services. However, the process is still at initial phase. The Postal Department is yet to cherry-pick an agency or company which will supply these solar panels to the post offices. As of now it’s […] Read more
Ecotricity announces that it has acquired SunEdison UK solar business Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ecotricity has announced that it has acquired home rooftop solar business of SunEdison. Before exiting UK, SunEdison had built a portfolio of nearly a thousand rooftop solar installations, a product known as the Energy Saver Plan. Dale Vince, Ecotricity founder, in a statement said: “This is an exciting and important step for Ecotricity. As a […] Read more
