MNRE Drafts New Guidelines on Solar Power Procurement Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Prepared by the MNRE, the new guidelines cover the grid-connected solar PV power projects with a size of 5 mw and above, and will help in reducing off-takers’ risks, encourage investments, enhance bankability of projects and improve profitability for investors. The government has implemented new rules for buying power from grid-linked solar power projects through […] Read more
Marathon Capital Advises Heelstone Energy on the Sale of a 194MW Solar Portfolio to Sammons Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Heelstone Energy will continue to provide asset and operations management services to Sammons Renewable Energy for the entire portfolio. Marathon Capital, LLC has announced the sale of a 194 MW (DC) utility-scale solar portfolio by Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC (“Heelstone”) to Sammons Renewable Energy (“SRE”). Heelstone, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a leading […] Read more
Yellow Door Energy to install 311 kWp rooftop solar PV plant at Elcome’s headquarters in Dubai Updated On Tue, Aug 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Yellow Door Energy will manage the construction, operation and maintenance of the rooftop solar PV plant for next 20 years. The solar lease structure eliminates the need for Elcome to make a capital investment and take on operational risk, allowing them to focus on their core business. Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has announced that it […] Read more
SolAmerica Energy Partners with MTU America to Launch New Solar Array with SCE&G Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project will generate energy income for MTU America through a Bill Credit Program with South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G), and was financed under an agreement with Key Equipment Finance, a division of KeyBank. MTU America (a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce) held a ceremony on August 9, 2017 in Graniteville, South Carolina, to celebrate […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
IBC SOLAR signs PPA with SECI for a 20 MW AC solar power plant in Odisha Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The project is part of 270 MW AC PV tender in the state of Odisha and was assigned to IBC SOLAR through a competitive bidding process during 2016. The PV system is planned to be put into operation by late 2017. IBC SOLAR AG has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 20 MW […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Floats tender for 110 MW of solar power projects in the state Updated On Sat, Aug 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 60 MW grid Interactive Solar PV power plant will be developed at various locations of Tembhu, Tal. Karad, Dist. Satara to cater the load of Tembhu lift irrigation scheme on boot basis. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has floated tendered for two (60 +50 MW) solar projects in the state. The 60 MW […] Read more
Georgia Power to highlight impact of solar eclipse on solar generation during Facebook Live event on August 21 Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Beginning at 1 p.m., fans will get an unprecedented look at how the eclipse will affect solar generation from the Georgia Power ‘s solar research and demonstration project at its Atlanta headquarters Millions of Georgians are anticipating the first significant solar eclipse to cross the state in more than 30 years and, to illustrate the […] Read more
India’s Overemphasis on renewable energy would affect thermal power projects: CEA Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Rapid changes in technology are promising to help realize the promise of renewables. This is an eminently desirable development and one that India is attempting both to benefit from and accelerate. At the same time, these changes need to be seen in the context of India’s current economic situation and its enormous endowments of coal […] Read more
