CECEP Connects World’s Largest Floating Solar Plant in China Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese state-owned developer CECEP, in collaboration with French floating solar specialists Ciel & Terre, has connected its 70 MW floating solar power plant in Anhui, China to the grid after the project successfully cleared all tests and monitoring. Located on a former coal-mining area, in Yongqiao district, Suzhou city, the floating PV array will mainly […] Read more
ADB Commits $50 Mn in Noida-Based Solar Power Developer Avaada Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The multi-lateral funding agency said the investment contributes to ADB’s goal to provide cumulative climate finance of $80 billion from 2019 to 2030. The Manila based Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it has inked an agreement to invest $50 million in solar energy project developer Avaada Energy Pvt Ltd to help the company scale up rapidly. The investment will […] Read more
Self-Sustaining Micro Home by Nice Architects, the Ecocapsule Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ecocapsule Micro Home includes details designed to boost energy efficiency, from a water filtration system to a roof outfitted with solar panels and a wind turbine. Designed by Bratislava-based Nice Architects, Ecocapsule is a self-sustainable smart house powered solely by solar and wind energy. It allows you to live off-the-grid. These unique and self-sustainable mobile micro-homes […] Read more
First Bids Under IL&FS Asset Monetisation Expected Soon Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The sale of its renewable energy business will reduce the total debt of IL&FS by Rs 5,000 crore. Cash-strapped IL&FS Group will receive first set of bids under the asset monetisation process on Monday as part of the resolution process, according to sources. The company’s board will later consider bids for Rs 8,000 crore renewable energy business that […] Read more
Intersolar India West to Showcase Latest Developments & Opportunities For Solar Industry of Western India Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Maharashtra is the growth engine of India’s economy taking strident steps to be among the top PV states in India. Leading with its solar rooftop market and being the capital for India’s financial industry, Mumbai is the best place for doing solar business in India’s western regions. Intersolar India West will open its doors on […] Read more
GE to Modernise Rajasthan’s Transmission Grid Updated On Sat, Mar 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy GE will modernise the Rajasthan Transmission Grid with First-of-Its-Kind Advanced Grid Management Project in India, becoming the first state to implement game-changing power transmission technology. GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business today announced that it has been awarded a technology-driven grid modernisation project by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPL) as part of the […] Read more
GE’s Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Prototype Operational in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cypress 5.3 MW prototype was installed in late 2018 and produced its first kilowatt in February 2019. GE Renewable Energy has announced that its prototype for the Cypress platform, the largest onshore wind turbine for GE in the field, has been successfully installed and is fully operational, producing power at a rated level of […] Read more
Trine Helps Greenlight Planet Secure Financing For Off-Grid Solar Projects in India Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The strategic partnership between Trine and Greenlight Planet sets out to answer the off-grid solar industry’s strong demand for innovation in distribution and financing. Swedish investment firm, Trine, which enables individuals to invest in renewables sustainably has joined forces with Greenlight Planet, a provider of off-grid solar products, to secure a Euro 1.8 million (Rs 14 […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more