Gujarat Frames Land Policy for Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total area which can accommodate 30,000 MW of renewable energy will be sanctioned for these parks, with each park large enough to install a minimum of 1,000 MW. Gujarat has released its land policy for renewable energy projects, which seeks to set up wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks in the state, similar to […] Read more
Kazakhstan Launches Largest Solar Power Plant in Central Asia Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 100 MW solar plant, implemented in a short time was developed using 300,000 solar modules from Canadian Solar, according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The opening ceremony of the SES Saran solar power plant was recently held in the industrial center of the Saran, Kazakhstan. With the commissioning of the plant, the […] Read more
Kerala Transitioning to Renewable Energy Resources: Power Minister Mani Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inaugurating solar energy projects worth Rs 37 lakh, state power minister M.M. Mani said that in an attempt to build energy independence, Kerala has started to shift its focus to renewables. Kerala, well on its way to becoming a 100 percent electrified state, is turning its focus to renewable energy resources. Inaugurating solar energy projects […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Executive Director | India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy High Time for Policymakers to take Decisive Action If we really want to tap into the country’s estimated 300GWh of storage opportunity in the next four years for domestic manufacturing, this is high time for policymakers to take decisive action, believes Dr. Rahul Walawalkar, Executive Director, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a membership driven alliance […] Read more
Egypt Building One of the World’s Largest Solar Parks Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The park on completion will house 32 power stations across the 37 sq. km. site and will be able generating close to 1,650 MW of electricity. One of the world’s largest and most ambitious solar energy projects is underway at a site in the Western Desert, some 650 km south of Cairo. The Benban Solar […] Read more
Facebook Signs Virtual PPA for 80 MW of Solar Power Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Under the agreement, Digital Realty has executed a long-term renewable power purchase contract to secure approximately 80 MW of solar power capacity for Facebook to power its Virginia Data Center. Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, has announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement on behalf […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Planning to Bid Out 250 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The department is looking to bid out for projects worth 100 MW, 100 MW and 50 MW at the Mettur Dam, Bhavanisagar Dam, and the Vaigai Dam respectively. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is planning to float bids for setting up floating solar plants on three dam reservoirs in the State. Floating […] Read more
High Solar Tariffs Sees Gujarat Cancel 700 MW Solar Tender Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is likely to reduce the charges at the solar park, after which GUVNL will hold a fresh auction. The Gujarat government has cancelled the solar auction it held in December for the development of 700 MW of solar projects, citing winning bids being too high as the reason for cancellation. The decision […] Read more
From MW to GW: A Change that Describes India’s Solar Journey Since 2014 Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Every industry evolves its own jargon as it grows. In solar industry in India, the biggest change has been the shift in the language used to express deal sizes and ambition today. Megawatts (MW) to Gigawatts (GW) is a game changer. It was an innocuous looking invite, like many the editorial team receives each day. […] Read more
