UK’s Largest Subsidy-Free Solar + Storage Project Successfully Commissioned Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy First of its kind in the United Kingdom (UK), a largest subsidy-free solar-plus-storage system has successfully put into operation. The commissioning of this project is a significant development for UK’s solar industry as it will offer an important opportunity for the next phase of growth for the solar market. The plant is located in Yorkshire County in […] Read more
Chemist Develops way to Produce new Materials for Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy A chemist from RUDN University has synthesised new types of optically active materials with the structure of the mineral perovskite used in solar panels A chemist from RUDN University has synthesised new types of optically active materials with the structure of the mineral perovskite. Proposing an environmentally friendly, fast and easily reproducible mechanochemical method, which […] Read more
ACWA Power Signs 20-Year PPA for 250 MW Solar Projects in Ethiopia Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has signed two PPA with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer EEP for two 125 MW solar projects at USD 2.526 cents/kWh over 20 years ACWA Power, international developer and operator of power generation and water desalination projects, has announced that it has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets one Bid for 5 MW in Response to 1350 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has revealed that it received only one bid for 5 MW in response to its tender for procurement of 1350 MW of solar power from 30 Circles. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) had recently petitioned with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) seeking approval for adoption of tariff discovered for long term […] Read more
EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
Eni and Falck Renewables JV to Develop 1 GW RE Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Eni and Falck Renewables have signed a strategic agreement for the joint development (JV) of renewable energy projects in the United States. Italian major Eni and Falck Renewables have signed a strategic agreement for the joint development (JV) of renewable energy projects in the United States. The agreement involves the creation of a venture owned […] Read more
EOI for 5 MW Solar Plant Issued by Dept of Defence Production Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department of Defence Production has issued an EOI for commissioning of 5 MW grid-connected solar plant at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory in Maharashtra. The Ordnance Factory Board under the Department of Defence Production has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the Varagaon […] Read more
Solar Frontier Completes Financing for 210 MW California Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier Americas has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang Two solar project in Kings County, California. Solar Frontier Americas (SFA), the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan, has announced that it has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang […] Read more
Vivint Solar Closes $200 mn Revolving Asset-Based Facility Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has announced that it has closed a USD 200 million revolving asset-based loan facility, to help fund the company’s continued growth in 2020 Vivint Solar has announced that it has closed a USD 200 million revolving asset-based loan facility. The firm has announced that the facility will help fund the company’s continued growth […] Read more
