WPPI Energy, NextEra Energy Resources to build 100MW solar energy center in Wisconsin Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy WPPI Energy has entered into a 20-year PPA to buy the electricity from the 100MW solar energy center to serve its 51 member utilities and their customers across Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa. WPPI Energy and NextEra Energy Resources has announced plans to build a 100MW solar energy center – Wisconsin’s largest – with a […] Read more
SolAmerica Energy Launches 1.3 MW Solar Project on President Carter’s Farm in Plains, Georgia Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Atlanta-based SolAmerica Energy (“SolAmerica”), a leading solar, development and construction firm, today will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest solar project, on February 8, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to Noon (Eastern) in Plains, Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter leased a 10-acre site in his hometown to SolAmerica for development of the 1.3 MW […] Read more
MNRE asks States to Prepare Conducive Policies for Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE Secretary Rajeev Kapoor suggests on preparing Conducive Policies for Renewable Energy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Rajeev Kapoor has called upon state governments to prepare a conducive policy regime for the renewable sector. Speaking at the concluding session of National Review Meeting with state government officials, he emphasized on the need to […] Read more
Videocon Aims for 13% Market Share with the Launch of New Hybrid Solar Energy Air Conditioners Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Videocon has Rolled out New Hybrid Air Conditioners with Solar Energy Technology Home-grown home appliances company Videocon is looking to capture 13% market share in the Indian air conditioner market by the end of financial year 2017 with the launch of its first hybrid solar energy air conditioner range for the households and institutions. At […] Read more
Gujarat DISCOMs Fail to Meet Purchase Target for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy GUVNL DISCOMs fails to meet purchase target of renewable energy sources. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) affiliated four distribution companies (DISCOMs) fell short of purchasing required renewable energy in 2015-16 on account of low supply of power from wind and other renewable energy sources. Under the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), a distribution company is […] Read more
Solar Energy to Power Sambalpur University with 245kW Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rural Electrification Corporation Limited will fund the solar energy project at Sambalpur University The Sambalpur University has planned to set up a 245 KW solar energy project on its premises in its bid to move towards harnessing eco-friendly sources of energy. M Muthukumar, the registrar of the university, said: “The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), […] Read more
Saudi Arabia to Launch Multi-billion Renewable Energy Schemes Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy World’s largest oil exporter vies to diversify its focus to Renewable Energy Saudi Arabia is set to launch a renewable energy programme worth up to $50 billion, as the world’s largest oil exporter vies to diversify its economy, its energy minister stated. “This is the first time we talk about the specific programme,” minister Khaled […] Read more
Renewable Energy and Automation Specialist Schneider Electric acquires Renewable Choice Energy Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Acquisition will provide clients with unparalleled access to new renewable energy opportunities around the globe Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced the acquisition of Renewable Choice Energy, a leader in helping commercial, industrial, and institutional clients navigate their renewable energy purchasing options. Already recognized as one of the world’s […] Read more
sPower Supplies 68.8 Megawatts of Solar Energy to Southern California Public Power Authority Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The sPower Antelope DSR 1 and 2 solar energy plants were constructed on roughly 440 acres in Lancaster, Calif. sPower has announced that its Antelope DSR 1 and 2 facilities are now providing 68.8MWdc (55MWac) solar energy to Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA). Both the facilities achieved commercial operations before the end of 2016. […] Read more