Global VC Funding in Solar Sector Plummet to $128Mn in April-June Quarter Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Global venture capital (VC) funding in solar sector has reported a steep decline of $128 million in April-June quarter of 2017 when compared with $585 million in the preceding quarter, according to Mercom Capital, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. Most of the VC funding in Q2 2017 went to solar downstream companies […] Read more
Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells – Cornerstone Laid For a New Laboratory Building at Fraunhofer ISE Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer ISE’s new “Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells” in Freiburg builds upon this solid foundation. It will include infrastructure to replace the outdated clean room for solar cell development and is also perfectly equipped for the next generation of solar cells. When the Fraunhofer ISE Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center PV-TEC was inaugurated in Spring 2006, […] Read more
Scatec Solar Has Teamed With Statoil for 162mw Solar Power Plant in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Statoil will also acquire a 50 percent share in the project execution company, enabling Statoil to participate in building and operating solar projects in the future. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and Statoil ASA (STL) have agreed to establish a 50/50 Joint Venture to build, own and operate large scale solar plants in Brazil. The Joint […] Read more
Digging Software for Solar Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar industry in India seems sound. The most undeniable facet of renewable especially solar is that it floats between both the operational and technology world. Simulation, monitoring, theft-control, system design are critical while yielding a successful solar story. Most importantly, project management solutions are evident for a solar project. Solar is also in the preface […] Read more
ReneSola quits solar manufacturing, Completes Disposition of Manufacturing and LED Distribution Businesses Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The Buyer beneficially owned, directly or indirectly through SGP and other intermediaries, approximately 57.3% of the total issued and outstanding Shares of ReneSolar.” ReneSola has announced the completion of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the previously announced share purchase and subscription agreement (the “SPA”) with Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of […] Read more
Saudi Arabia opens bid for ‘utility scale’ 300 MW solar project Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Today’s bid opening represents a significant milestone for the National Renewable Energy Programme, and an important step on the way to diversifying Saudi Arabia’s domestic energy mix and building a cutting edge domestic renewable energy sector” Saudi Arabia invited bids today for a “utility-scale” 300-megawatt solar project, a first for the world’s top oil exporter. […] Read more
ENACT Systems with Everest Industries Launches Solar Project Management Solution In India Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy ENACT’s software platform automates sales proposals, design, financing, installation and asset management for commercial and residential solar projects, improving workflow efficiency, reducing cost and helping scale new energy businesses. ENACT Systems, one of the leading enterprise software platform for solar projects in the US market has launched its offering for the Indian solar market. ENACT’s […] Read more
Renew Power and Hareon Solar Commissions 172MW solar power plant in Dichipally, Telangana Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy This project is the largest joint-venture project between Hareon Solar and ReNew Power and was commissioned ahead of schedule. Hareon Solar and ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. has announced the commissioning of their 172 MW (143 MWAC) solar project in Dichipally, Telangana, India. The 172 MW solar power plant spreads over approximately 1100 acres of […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, ED & CEO | Tata Power Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy “GST is consistent with Government’s push to the renewable sector and isn’t likely to negatively impact the sector if we look at it from long term perspective” Q. Share your views on GST, how the new Goods and Services Tax rates impact clean energy drive in India? GST is definitely one of the most awaited […] Read more
