World’s Largest 2K MW Solar Park Sets Up in Karnataka by Investing Rs 16,500 cr Updated On Mon, Mar 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The park spans across 13,000 acres spread over 5 villages and is a benchmark in the unique people’s participation in power model put on ground. The world’s largest 2,000 MW solar park, named as ‘Shakti Sthala’, was set up with an investment of Rs 16,500 crore at Pavagada town in Tumakuru district of Karnataka. According […] Read more
Forecasting to mitigate back-down Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Unlike other renewable energy rich countries where grid management is for the purpose of energy management, the grid management in India actually targets to solve the capacity management problem. The power market structure of India is comparatively complex unlike other countries and with the penetration of massive variable renewable energy like wind and solar, the […] Read more
SECI Invites Bids for 3000 MW ISTS-Connected Solar PV Projs in India Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy SECI shall enter into the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful bidders selected for the purchase of solar power for a period of 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a government of India enterprise, has invited bids for setting up of grid-connected solar PV projects to be installed anywhere in India […] Read more
SunPower Completes 10MW Solar, 1MW Storage Proj in Alabama Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar array is expected to improve the Army’s energy resilience, reduce electricity costs, and provide energy diversity. Solar solutions provider SunPower Corporation has completed and commenced the operations of a 10-Megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) and 1-Megawatt energy storage project at the US Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. The solar array and storage project was designed, […] Read more
Engagement of Social Development Consultant for SECI Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is planning to set up a solar –wind hybrid project with World Bank financing. To prepare and ensure the social safeguards requirement for the project, SECI intends to engage a Social Development Consultant on Retainer basis. Individuals having vast experience in various areas of preparation and implementation of […] Read more
Sharp Signs Pact to Construct 48 MW Solar Power Plant in Vietnam Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s 48 MW (DC) PV plant will be constructed in Thua Thien Hue Province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. Japanese electronics giant Sharp Corporation has inked a pact with the Gia Lai Electricity Joint Stock Company (GEC), a joint venture of the Thanh Thanh Cong Group (TTC Group), to construct a […] Read more
Ayala Acquires Majority Stake in US Solar Tech Firm Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Merlin is highly complementary to various Ayala businesses, such as the renewable energy generation under AC Energy, says Jaime Augusto. Conglomerate Ayala Corporation has expanded its footprint in the solar energy by acquiring controlling stake in the Silicon Valley-based Merlin Solar Technologies Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala said, the transaction […] Read more
M-KOPA Solar, Mastercard Join Hands for Pay-As-You-Go Solar Program Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy M-KOPA will pilot Mastercard’s Quick Response (QR) payment technology in Uganda to extend the reach of its pioneering pay-as-you-go solar program. Mastercard, an American multinational financial services corporation, has entered into partnership with Kenyan pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA to expand its solar energy provisioning to homes and businesses in Africa. At the Mobile World Congress both […] Read more
MNRE Prepares Draft for Solar Pump Specifications & Testing Procedure Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry has prepared the draft for solar pump specifications and testing procedure, for which comments or suggestions can be submitted latest by March 12, 2018. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has prepared the draft for solar pump specifications and testing procedure, for which comments or suggestions can be submitted latest by […] Read more
