Solar Energy has a potential to give Mumbai half of its power: Study Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The researchers used city planning maps and development reports from BMC and Google Maps to calculate how much of the city’s rooftop area could be used for solar power generation. Mumbai has the potential to generate 1.72 GWp solar energy across rooftops including residences, educational institutions, government buildings and industries claims a study carried out […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Shortlists 27 Companies for Round 1 of National Renewable Energy Program Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy World’ top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has shortlisted 27 companies for its solar and wind power projects, as part of the first round of its renewable energy initiative The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources has shortlisted a number of companies for the first round […] Read more
Vedanta Resources Looks Forward to Expand its Clean Energy Plans in India Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vedanta Resources is looking at developing battery storage solutions that would help with grid balancing, besides complementing the government’s push for solar power. Vedanta Resources is working on its clean energy plans for India, encouraged by the opportunities offered by the country’s growing green economy. Ajay Kumar Dixit, chief executive officer, alumina and power business, […] Read more
India’s Solar Energy Capacity Grows by Record 5525 MW Updated On Fri, Apr 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest figures provided by MNRE shows that India has gained a tremendous growth in solar energy capacity by a record 5525.98 MW. According to the latest figures provided by the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), the FY 2016-17 saw India’s solar energy capacity grow by a record 5525.98 MW, while India had […] Read more
ReNew Power Invests INR 6700 Crore to Double its Renewable Energy Capacity in One Year to Cross 2GW Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy In a single year, ReNew Power has doubled its renewable energy generation capacity to cross 2000 MW. ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (“ReNew Power”), India’s leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer has announced that the company has doubled its power generation capacity in a single year’s time to cross 2 GW. In the financial year […] Read more
Indian Railways to Add 1000 MW of Solar Power, 200 MW of Wind Energy: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Railways will be able to draw 25 per cent of its energy needs from renewables and achieve the target of 5 GW of solar power by 2025. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that railways plans to use renewable energy in a “big” way and is looking to add 1,000 MW of solar power […] Read more
WEG Secures Two Solar EPC Job for 62 MWp Solar Power Projects in Brazil Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy WEG has acquired EPC contract for two solar power projects called Coremas I and Coremas II in Brazil. WEG SA announced the signing of EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) supply contracts for the photovoltaic solar power complexes Coremas I and II. The contracts provide for the construction of two solar power plants of 31.12 MWp […] Read more
European Investment Bank Sanctions EUR 200 Million for Indian Large-Scale Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Bank of India gets EUR 200 Million long-term loan from European Investment Bank to fund five different solar power projects in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The European Investment Bank has confirmed new support for solar power generation in India in partnership with the State Bank of India. The EUR 200 million (INR 1400 […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 10MW of Ground-mount Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReneSola managed the design and construction of these ground-mount solar projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of two ground-mount projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 10 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of […] Read more