Goldman Sachs-backed ReNew Power aiming at 5 GW power generation capacity in the next two yrs Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy In April, ReNew Power Ventures had announced doubling its power generation capacity in a year’s time, which crossed 2 GW. ReNew Power Ventures targets to double its generation capacity to 5 GW in the next two years, a top company official said. The company has planned to add 1 GW capacity this fiscal, ReNew Power […] Read more
KOR Energy installs 100 KWp Grid Tied Rooftop Solar System at DPS, Varanasi Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy KOR Energy has used Polycrystalline Modules of 315Wp manufactured by Vikram Solar and solar string inverters of ABB Group to ensure maximum yield and performance consistency. KOR Energy (India) Pvt. Ltd. has announced that it has installed a 100 KWp Grid Tied Rooftop Solar System at Delhi Public School (DPS), Chandauli Mohansarai Bypass Road, Varanasi. […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, JinkoSolar partners to develop new generations of super PV cells Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus will work with JinkoSolar’s new R&D efforts in efficient black silicon cells and n-type cells are expected to further increase the cell efficiency. Heraeus Photovoltaics has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with JinkoSolar to jointly develop new-generation Super PV Cells with higher efficiency and lower costs. Additionally, the agreement includes exploring energy markets […] Read more
Sembcorp Increases its Stake in India Renewable Energy Business, acquires IDFC PE for Rs. 1400 crore Updated On Fri, Sep 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Utilities has exercised its contractual right to acquire IDFC’s remaining shares in SGI Sembcorp Industries has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities has entered into an agreement to acquire IDFC Private Equity Fund III (IDFC)’s remaining stake in Sembcorp Green Infra (SGI), for Rs. 1410.2 Crores. With this, Sembcorp will become the sole owner […] Read more
MNRE, GIZ Signs Agreement to Improve Framework Conditions for Grid Integration of Renewable Energies Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Wolfgang Hannig, Country Director, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH India and A.N. Sharan, Joint Secretary, MNRE signed the agreement The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH India signed an agreement on technical cooperation under the “Indo-German Energy Programme – Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC)” on […] Read more
Renewable energy capacity of 100 GW should be achieved by 2019-20 Niti Aayog Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Niti Aayog has set for the government an ambitious goal of 100 giga watt of clean energy by 2019-20 and wants financial provision for generation and infrastructure rather than just capacity creation. Premier think-tank Niti Aayog has set for the government an ambitious goal of 100 giga watt of clean energy by 2019-20 and wants […] Read more
SolarReserve Signs Agreement with South Australian Government for 150MW Solar Thermal Project with Energy Storage Updated On Sat, Aug 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first of its kind in Australia, the Aurora Solar Energy Project will utilize SolarReserve’s leading solar thermal technology with integrated molten salt energy storage. SolarReserve has signed a long-term Generation Project Agreement (GPA) to build a 150 megawatt solar thermal power station with 8 hours of energy storage near the town of Port Augusta, […] Read more
India’s Overemphasis on renewable energy would affect thermal power projects: CEA Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Rapid changes in technology are promising to help realize the promise of renewables. This is an eminently desirable development and one that India is attempting both to benefit from and accelerate. At the same time, these changes need to be seen in the context of India’s current economic situation and its enormous endowments of coal […] Read more
National Solar Energy Federation Seeks More Time for Solar Projects in UP Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The projects of National Solar Energy Federation’s members should be eligible for extension of time as there was a default on the part of UPNEDA, UPTCCL and UPERC. The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) has written to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking extension of timeline to commission select solar power projects claiming that […] Read more
