SunPower Granted Approval for Aerial Survey of Solar Power Plants in FAA Controlled Airspace Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy With LAANC approval, SunPower will be able to use drones as part of the SunPower Oasis Power Plant platform to survey potential solar power plant sites for customers. SunPower has announced that it is the first company to receive approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) for automatic access to operate a drone in […] Read more
USAID Announces 6.3 Million Dollars in Awards to Bolster Sub-Saharan Africa’s Off Grid Energy Sector Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy USAID has floated fund to provide capital to companies engaged in household solar-systems and micro-grids to expand operations. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awards 6.3 million dollars to facilitate in advancing off-grid energy solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. USAID has also announced several new awards at the Unlocking Solar Capital: Africa Conference in […] Read more
Tata Power Delhi Distribution and GIZ Sign MoU for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Memorandum of Understanding includes Tata Power and GIZ to work jointly for the achievement of common goals and utility objectives related to promotion of grid-connected solar rooftop PV, energy storage system, electric vehicle and smart grid initiatives. Tata Power Delhi Distribution, India’s leading power distribution company and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have […] Read more
Vijayawada’s Krishna District Going Green with Solar Rooftop Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar roof top users also selling energy to electricity department from their solar roof top. Solar rooftop demand in Vijayawada’s Krishna district is increasing day by day among small industry and households. Major population are coming forward and applying for different solar equipment. Almost all solar units are gaining popularity among the public including solar […] Read more
Indian Solar Power Market Witnesses Change in Demand-Supply Landscape Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lack of visibility over project pipeline is forcing solar power developers to bid aggressive tariffs and reconsider strategic options including consolidation. The Indian solar power market is being tested to its limits. GST has increased execution costs. Module prices have shot up when bidders were factoring in another 20% price decline by the end of […] Read more
Scatec Solar Closes Financing for 400MW Solar PV Plant in Egypt Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The six solar PV projects totaling 400MW involving a total investment of USD 450 million are located in the Benban solar park in Aswan in Upper Egypt. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and partners have achieved financial close for six solar PV power plants in Egypt totaling 400 MW. A consortium of international Development Finance Institutions […] Read more
Powering the future: WElink to start Solar power project in Europe Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Dublin-headquartered modular home builder and solar power developer WElink Group is to develop a £200million, 220MW solar farm in Portugal. WElink energy has started construction to build largest privately funded farm solar in Portugal. This power plant will contains 221 MW power and will be unsubsidized. As company claimed it will be the Europe’s biggest […] Read more
Initiate Clean Cooking Movement by Tapping Solar Energy Market: PM Modi to Start-Ups Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Modi said by 2030, India aimed to address 40 per cent of its power needs by means of renewable energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave a call to start-ups run by the city youth to initiate a clean cooking movement by tapping the huge market potential of solar energy, saying they would get […] Read more
Green energy Should Power India: Modi Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy PM Modi addresses several thousands of people at the grounds, who gathered for a mass recital of Soundarya Lahari, with the set of Shlokas of Indian philosopher Adi Shankaracharya. Bangalore, Green energy like solar power would power India as 175 GW of electricity is expected to be generated from renewable sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Modi said over Rs 11,000 […] Read more
