Deadline for Bidding CIL’s Solar PV Plant Extended to May 18 Updated On Thu, Mar 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is hereby extended till May 18, 2018. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the last date of bidding for 2×100 MW (AC) solar PV plant for Coal India Ltd (CIL) to May 18, 2018. The bidding for the Coal India’s solar PV plant was to originally […] Read more
Microsoft Makes Largest Solar Deal in US, Buys 315 MW from 750,000 Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Mar 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The power will come from 750,000 solar panels spread across 2,000 acres at projects called Pleinmont I and II. The company says its total renewable energy portfolio will reach 1.2 gigawatts globally, which a Microsoft representative described as “enough power to light up 100 million LED bulbs. Microsoft just announced what it calls “the single […] Read more
Azure Power Wins 130 MW Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power will supply power to the electricity supply companies of Karnataka (ESCOMs) for 25 years at a tariff of INR 2.93 per kWh. This brings our portfolio in Karnataka to about 250MW, which is one of the largest portfolios in the state. Azure Power has won a cumulative capacity of 130 MW at a […] Read more
US Based Arkansas Electric Adds 100 MW of Solar Power Updated On Wed, Mar 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative, provides wholesale power to Arkansas’ 17 electric distribution cooperatives that provide electricity to about 500,000 homes, farms and businesses in Arkansas and surrounding states. US-based Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. of Little Rock has entered into a power purchase agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES) […] Read more
Sunnova Introduces SunSafe Solar Energy Generation and Battery Storage Service in California Updated On Wed, Mar 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Sunnova offers a broad and comprehensive solar portfolio, and with Sunnova SunSafe, Sunnova is now the only residential solar service provider to offer a 25-year solar plus battery storage lease with a comprehensive warranty and performance guarantee. Sunnova Energy Corporation, the largest privately held U.S. residential solar and battery storage technology service provider, has begun […] Read more
Chint Solar Inaugurates New 15.5 MW Solar Park in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Mar 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar park, which will, during its operational lifetime, offset more than 240 kilotons of CO2, will produce enough energy every year to power 5,900 homes. Chint Solar officially inaugurates a new 15.5 MW solar park in the municipality of Veendam, Province of Groningen, Netherlands. The project, which was the largest solar PV project connected […] Read more
Navisun LLC Acquires OSG Solar I LLC in Orange, Massachusetts Updated On Tue, Mar 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Navisun received financing from Ares Capital Corporation which will be used to develop, construct, acquire, own, and operate solar projects in the United States. Navisun, a solar independent power producer has announced its acquisition of OSG Solar I LLC, a 2.746-megawatt (DC) solar project located in Orange, Massachusetts that commenced operations in mid-2012. “We are […] Read more
Mahindra Renewables gets Rs 750 cr Assistance from Yes Bank for Rewa Solar Proj Updated On Sat, Mar 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project also demonstrates Mahindra Group’s commitment and focus towards renewable energy by partnering with leading banks like Yes Bank, which has a significant renewable energy footprint, says Zhooben Bhiwandiwala. Mahindra Renewables has achieved financial closure for its 250 MW solar power project, to be located in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh with Yes Bank for […] Read more
U.S. Solar Market Adds 10.6 GW of PV in 2017 Updated On Sat, Mar 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy While overall growth was down from the 15 GW installed in 2016, last year’s capacity addition still represents 40% growth over 2015’s installation total. In 2017, the U.S. solar market expanded, adding double-digit gigawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) additions for the second year in a row. According to the recently released U.S. Solar Market Insight Report […] Read more
