Total, SunPower bags 164MW solar power plant project in Chile Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy In less than a week Total and SunPower has bagged second large PV contract in Chile. Colbún S.A. has awarded a 15-year power purchase agreement to Total and SunPower for 500 gigawatt hours (GWh) of photovoltaic solar energy per year, with the construction of a 164MW solar power plant. “This contract is a further step […] Read more
Small Wind Solar Hybrid System to provide electricity to un-electrified areas: MNRE Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing a programme to promote the installation of small wind solar hybrid systems. The objective of the programme is to provide electricity in unelectrified areas or areas with irregular electric supply. Under the programme, MNRE provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to community users for installation of such systems. […] Read more
JinkoSolar modules receives Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has announced that it has become the first Chinese photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturer to have its modules receive Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland. Q+ certification is the most recent upgraded test certification introduced by TUV Rheinland and is now recommended by the California Energy Commission, which implies that it could become a requirement […] Read more
IREDA reports 5.56% decline in net profit Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has reported a 5.56 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 151.49 crore during the six months period that ended on March 31. IREDA in a BSE filing said that the company had a net profit of Rs 160.42 crore in the same period a year ago. The […] Read more
Mississippi Power and Origis Energy inaugurates 52MW solar facility in Lamar County Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Mississippi Power and Origis Energy, along with officials from the Area Development Partnership and Lamar County, held a groundbreaking ceremony for state’s largest solar facility. The USD 100 million facility will generate 52MW electricity which can power approximately 8,000 homes, said the company in a statement. Mississippi Power will receive all energy and associated renewable […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delhi Solar Policy Updates 2017 Delhi Solar Policy 2016 released by the Delhi state government applicable for the period, 2016-2020. Promotion for investment climate enabling multiple financial models is the primary focus of the policy. With the major focus on self-owned Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) to third-party owned Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) models applied to […] Read more
MNRE sets target for Commercial & Industrial sector for FY 2016-17 Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Grid connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme. The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of grid interactive rooftop solar (RTS) PV plants by 2022. These RTS plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, Government/ PSU sectors ranging from […] Read more
sPower signs a deal with PG&E for three 20 MW solar projects Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy sPower has signed a power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for its forthcoming Californian solar projects. The independent power producer, sPower will construct and commission three PV facilities (20 MW each) dubbed Bayshore A, B, and C over the course of 2017 in Lancaster, California. These three solar power plants will […] Read more
UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
