CleanMax Solar Secures Rs 275 Cr Investment From UK Climate Investment Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based solar power developer CleanMax Solar has raised Rs 275 crore in equity funding from UK Climate Investments (UKCI). UKCI will underpin the development of a nationwide network of solar farms following the agreement to invest £30 million in one of India’s leading providers of renewable energy for commercial and industrial clients, CleanMax Solar. Founded […] Read more
Solar Power Developer Hindustan Powerprojects Caught Evading Tax of Over Rs 1350 Cr Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy During search and seizure operations conducted against Hindustan Powerprojects, a company owned by the nephew of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, the Income Tax department detected tax evasion of more than Rs 1,350 crore. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revealed that the raids were conducted earlier this month at offices of the solar […] Read more
Duke Energy Completes Acquisition of 150 MW Solar Project From Clearway Energy Group Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern County. Duke Energy Renewable, a wholly-owned subsidiary of North Carolina based power holding company Duke Energy has acquired the 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California from Clearway Energy Group. The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 100 MW Solar Power Plants at SCCL Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is June 7, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the tender for the development of cumulative 100 MW solar PV power plants at the Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) in Telangana. The nodal agency had issued the Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for the project last week […] Read more
Touchdown – Solar Power Makes a Smooth Landing at Indian Airports Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With over 100 operational airports, civil aviation in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in the country during the last three years. India is currently considered the third largest domestic civil aviation market in the world. India’s passenger traffic grew at 16.52 per cent year on year to reach a whopping […] Read more
Exide Acquires Stake in Cleantech’s 3 SPV’s For Procuring Energy From Solar Plants Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Exide Industries has announced that it has entered into 3 separate share subscription and shareholders agreements with Singapore-based Cleantech Solar Energy for three special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies. “Exide Industries Limited has entered into 3 separate SSSAs’ with Cleantech Solar Energy for 3 SPV companies for the purchase of energy from three Captive Power Plants […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Approves Bids For Development of 100 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission stated that their approval must not be considered as approval for tariff adoption. For the adoption of the tariff, a separate petition needs to be filed. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the opening and finalisation of bids submitted by ReNew Power for the development of 100 MW of floating solar […] Read more
Altus Power Acquires 19 MW Operating Solar Portfolio in 3 US States Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has acquired the portfolio from a lender through a private foreclosure sale. Greenwich- based Altus Power has completed the acquisition of a multi-state 19 MW operating portfolio of ground-mounted solar assets. The company has acquired the portfolio from a lender through a private foreclosure sale. Further, this 19 MW DC portfolio of solar […] Read more
Telangana to Add 1,000 MW Solar PV Capacity by the End of 2019 Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telangana stands at second position with a generation capacity of over 3,500 MW commissioned through solar energy, which is expected to touch 4500 MW by the end of the year. Telangana will add another 1,000 MW of solar energy capacity in next six to eight months taking the total installed capacity to over 4,500 MW in solar […] Read more