Stanford University Announces Second Solar Plant, Fully Solar by 2021 Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Finalizing an agreement with Recurrent Energy for an 88-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant to be constructed in central California, the university has beaten California’s goal of going carbon-free by two decades. In a major solar push, Stanford University has announced its second solar power plant which will enable the university to go fully solar by late […] Read more
Harsh Vardhan Reiterates India’s Renewable Energy Commitments Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy He was at speaking at the inauguration of Indian Pavilion at the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated India’s solar commitment and public awareness campaign launched by him called Green Good Deeds. He was at speaking at the […] Read more
Suzlon Bags 50.4 MW Turbine Order from Atria Power Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m and 12 units of S120-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower. Suzlon group has announced that it has secured 50.4 MW order from Bengaluru-based Atria Power to supply wind turbines for a project in Tamil Nadu. Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m […] Read more
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Buys 10.8 MW portfolio From Sol Systems Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The two projects, Project Blue Star and Project Phoenix, which are collectively known as the the Phoenix Solar Portfolio, are located in Kent County and Prince Georges County, Maryland. Greenbacker Renewable Energy has announced today that it has purchased the rights to a 10.8 MW portfolio of two solar projects from Sol Systems. The two […] Read more
MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
‘Desert to Power Initiative’ to Provide Solar Electricity to Sahel Region Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tapping in the vast solar energy potential of the region, the initiative is slated to provide green electricity including in some of the world’s poorest countries. In a bid to eradicate energy poverty for 250 million people in the Sahel region of Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is spearheading the ‘Desert to Power Initiative’ […] Read more
Tata Power Launches New Site Portal for Enhanced Customer Engagement Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the company press release, Customer feedback about our existing portal has been a key input towards designing the new portal. Tata Power is launching a new and innovative customer portal, designed to augment engagement with its customers by providing a dynamic and user-friendly experience exceeding industry standards. According to the company press release, […] Read more
World Bank and AFD to launch Global Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The SRMI is an integrated approach aimed it tackling policy, technical and financial issues, which are associated with scaling up solar energy initiatives. Keeping in line with international Solar Alliance’s ambition of promoting solar energy among member states, the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are developing a joint Global Solar Risk Mitigation […] Read more
Solar Energy Production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has reported that the total solar energy production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units (BUs), as on 31.10.2018. The year-wise details of solar energy production since, 2015 are given as under: – S. No Year Generation from Solar Projects (BUs) 1. 2015-16 7.448 2. 2016-17 13.499 3. 2017-18 25.871 […] Read more
