Develop More Efficient Solar Modules, PM Modi to Scientists Updated On Fri, Mar 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Efficiency of solar modules currently available in the market is around 17-18 percent. Can our scientists take a challenge to come up with a more efficient solar module, which can be produced in India at the same cost, asks Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted scientists to extend their research from “labs to the […] Read more
Vikram Solar Join Hands with France’s CEA to Drive Innovative Technology R&D Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The deal was signed to enhance Research and Developments (R&D) on high efficiency crystalline silicon cells, modules, systems and a host of high efficiency generation and storage technologies for French and Indian markets. India’s one of the leading solar manufacturer and EPC player Vikram Solar has signed a collaboration pact with the French Alternative Energies […] Read more
Mirzapur Solar Plant gets Rs 74.25 lk per MW Viability Gap Funding from Govt Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The electricity generated by the project will be supplied by ENGIE at the rate of Rs 4.43 per unit for a period of 25 years. The Mirzapur’s 75 MW solar power plant, set-up by the French firm ENGIE at a cost of around Rs 528 crore, has got Rs 74.25 lakh per MW Viability Gap […] Read more
KUSUM Scheme – harnessing solar power for rural India Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar water pumps to be installed in remote areas for irrigation needs Farmers can get extra income by selling surplus solar power to DISCOMs The Government of India is in the process of formulating a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’ which, inter alia, provides for: (i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants […] Read more
UP’s Biggest Solar Power Plant Sets up via Transparent Auction: Govt Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant, built at a cost of around Rs 528 crore, will generate 13 crore units of electricity per annum. The government said the biggest solar power plant in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been set up via a transparent bidding process under the solar park scheme of the Ministry of New and […] Read more
AFDB Signs Deal With ISA to Propel Solar Development in Africa Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy African Development Bank and International Solar Alliance will jointly support technical assistance and knowledge transfer for solar development and deployment in sun-shine rich African countries. In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered into partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar […] Read more
ForeFront Power, BCSD ink 2.3 MW Solar Energy Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy This latest deal builds upon an existing 1.7 MW of capacity across five BCSD schools installed in 2017, and this expansion will save the District approximately USD 4 million over 20 years, it added. Renewable energy company ForeFront Power has expanded its solar energy partnership with Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) for 2.3 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic […] Read more
Canadian Solar’s Unit Completes Sale of 235 MW Plant to Korean Utility Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Recurrent Energy developed the three projects, all of which reached commercial operation in 2016 and have long-term power purchase agreements. Canadian Solar Inc. has finalized the sale of its interests in three solar photovoltaic projects totaling 235 MWac/309 MWp. The Korea Electric Power Corporation (“KEPCO”), South Korea’s largest electric utility with an installed capacity of […] Read more
Campbell Gets New 4.4-Megawatt Solar Array at Its World Headquarters Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Camden project features rooftop, carport and ground-mount solar solutions, with 2.7MW arrays installed across Campbell’s World Headquarters campus and an additional 1.7MW ground mount array on an adjacent 4.5-acre remediated brownfield that BNB purchased specifically for the project. Campbell Soup Company, in partnership with BNB Renewable Energy Holdings (BNB), SunPower and ORIX USA announced that the […] Read more
