By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […] Read more
Tesla makes an offer to acquire SolarCity Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla seeks to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. Last year in March the company launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage. Now the company has made an offer to acquire SolarCity. The company […] Read more
CLP India, Suzlon form JV for 100MW solar project in Telangana Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy CLP India, one of the largest foreign investors in the Indian power sector, and Suzlon Group have formed joint venture for a 100 MW solar project at Veltoor in Telangana. As per the agreement signed between CLP India and Suzlon, CLP India acquired 49% stake in SE Solar, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by […] Read more
Juwi, KPS partners on solar, battery and diesel hybrid system Updated On Sat, Jun 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy juwi Australia has entered into strategic partnership with KPS, a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Limited on hybrid system. The strategic alliance will focus on remote projects seeking to integrate solar and battery energy with traditional diesel or gas fueled power stations. It will bring together the capabilities, technology and resources of the two. KPS and […] Read more
ACME to sell 275MW of its operational solar assets to IDFC Alternatives: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is reportedly gearing up to buy 275 megawatts (MW) of operational solar assets from ACME Solar. Livemint citing sources reports that the deal between the two companies will likely close in stages as “IDFC will need separate approvals from the lenders of the various assets and other approvals as per the power purchase […] Read more
Con Edison, SunPower partners on 4MWh solar + battery storage project in New York Updated On Thu, Jun 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Con Edison and SunPower has partnered on a pilot project to offer solar power systems with battery storage to more than 300 New York homeowners. Hundreds of homes with solar power and battery storage will provide the utility with a cost-effective and innovative “virtual power plant,” and homeowners with a backup system in case of […] Read more
US and India announces creation of a $20 million USICEF initiative Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy The United States welcomed the launch of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), recognizes the critical role it can play in the development and deployment of solar power, and intends pursuing membership in the ISA. To further strengthen ISA together, US and India will jointly launch the third Initiative of the ISA which will focus on […] Read more
SunPower to start construction on 10MW photovoltaic solar power plant at US Army post Updated On Sat, Jun 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that it expects to begin construction on a 10-megawatt (DC) photovoltaic solar power plant this month for the Redstone Arsenal U.S. Army post in Alabama.The project is that is expected to generate up to 18,000 megawatt hours per year. SunPower is delivering the energy from the plant under a power purchase agreement, […] Read more
Georgia Power’s 30-MW solar facility at Fort Benning starts operation Updated On Thu, Jun 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Georgia Power, the Army Office of Energy Initiatives (OEI), General Services Administration and the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) marked the start of operations of a new 30 megawatt (MW) solar project at Fort Benning, near Columbus, Georgia. The facility is the first of five on-base military solar projects currently being developed by Georgia Power […] Read more
