JinkoSolar Expands Mono Wafer Production Capacity by 5 GW Updated On Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is expanding its high-efficiency mono wafer production capacity at its production facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, with an additional 5 GW. JinkoSolar, one of the leading solar module manufacturers in the world has announced that it is expanding its high-efficiency mono wafer production capacity at its production facility in Leshan, Sichuan Province, with an […] Read more
MNRE Clarifies on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project Proportioning Under RPO Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has now clarified that, the RPO contribution of Obligated Entities (OE) consuming energy from hybrid wind-solar power plant shall be based on the relative proportion of energy contributed by each source, calculated based on the ratio of declared capacities of each source in the PPA. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has […] Read more
11 GW Solar & 6 GW Wind, RE Installations in India to Peak Next Year Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that with 11 GW of new solar additions and 6 GW of wind capacity, renewable energy installations in India will peak in 2020 The utility-scale solar segment in India saw an addition of 4 GW in the first three quarters of 2019 and is expected to add another 4.5 GW […] Read more
Google, AES Strategic Alliance to Bolster RE Adoption Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy AES and Google to accelerate the growth and adoption of renewable energy by leveraging Google Cloud technology to pioneer innovation in the sector. The AES Corporation has announced that it is entering into a 10-year strategic alliance with Google to accelerate the growth and adoption of clean energy by leveraging Google Cloud technology to pioneer […] Read more
8Minute Solar to Build Solar Plus Storage Facility to Serve Los Angeles Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy LADWP has partnered with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable power to households throughout Los Angeles at the lowest price The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the United States, has announced a new partnership with 8minute Solar Energy to provide storable, renewable, and affordable power to […] Read more
TERI & Shakti Foundation Report on Rooftop Solar: Perspective of Discoms Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) by 2022, including 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, comprising 60 GW utility-scale solar, and 40 GW solar rooftop. Though India has made significant progress in the implementation of utility-scale solar projects, achieving 40 GW of […] Read more
RWE Secures 30-Year PPA for its 195.5 Solar Plus Storage Facility Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables has announced that it has entered into a 30-year PPA with Georgia Power for the sale of power from the 195.5 MW Broken Spoke Solar project. Photovoltaics within the US division of RWE Renewables is picking up speed and the firm has now announced that it has entered into a 30-year power purchase […] Read more
US DOE Grants $128 Mn to Advance Solar Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will […] Read more
The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
