Tamil Nadu to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu is planning to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop and develop green villages. Speaking on the sideline of 15th edition of CII Green Power 2016 P Thangamani, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise said that the state has developed a vision to become a global leader in […] Read more
World Bank announces to provide more than $1 billion for India’s solar project Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Group has signed an agreement with India led International Solar Alliance (ISA) to work together on increasing solar energy use around the world, with the goal of mobilizing $1 trillion in investments by 2030. The agreement was signed in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy minister Piyush […] Read more
MNRE collaborates with KfW for floating solar projects in Maharashtra and Kerala Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with Germany-based development bank KfW to set up two floating solar PV plants in the Maharashtra and Kerala. MNRE recently conducted a study to assess the potential of floating solar power in the country. Both the plants are estimated to cost around USD 46.15 million. “The KfW-funded […] Read more
Chennai Metro to go fully solar by next year Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) is reportedly planning to go fully solar in phase one of 2017. 1MW of solar power will be available in next few months, while another 8MW is expected to be accessible by next year. CMRL by installing solar panel will not only make it self-sufficient but it also plans to […] Read more
Solar Park in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy. The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […] Read more
By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […] Read more
Amplus Solar acquires portfolio of commercial and industrial rooftop projects of SunEdison India Updated On Fri, Jun 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amplus Energy has acquired Sun Edison’s Indian Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Portfolio. Spread across India, the facilities provide on-site renewable power to leading Indian and global corporate customers. Sanjeev Aggarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Amplus said, “Amplus Solar is excited to acquire this high-quality portfolio. We have grown rapidly since an equity investment by […] Read more
Tesla makes an offer to acquire SolarCity Updated On Thu, Jun 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla seeks to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. Last year in March the company launched Tesla Energy, which through the Powerwall and Powerpack allow homeowners, business owners and utilities to benefit from renewable energy storage. Now the company has made an offer to acquire SolarCity. The company […] Read more
ReNew Power signs PPA with DMRC for 6 MW solar rooftop project Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power has signed PPA with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for 6MW solar rooftop project across various metro stations in New Delhi. The Power Purchase Agreement has been signed for a term of 25 years. The major lines allocated under this PPA are Dwarka Sector 21 to Rajiv Chowk; Badarpur to Central Secretariat and […] Read more
