MNRE Releases Advisory, Clarifying Rooftop Solar Scheme to Vendors Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released an advisory to clarify the Rooftop Solar Scheme regarding which many vendors are in confusion. MNRE is implementing the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II) to generate solar power by installing rooftop solar panels on the houses. Under which the ministry is providing 40 percent subsidy for […] Read more
JA Solar Supplies all Modules for Largest Solar Project in Guam Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy JA Solar recently announced that it supplies all PV modules needed to complete an 88 MW project in Guam. Invested in and constructed by Korea Electric Power, the project will be the largest single PV plant in Guam. Located on an island and in an environment with strong winds, the project has stricter than usual requirements for […] Read more
1st Batch Successfully Connected at World’s Largest Tidal-Flat Solar Plant Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The first batch of units of the world’s largest tidal-flat utility PV plant (300 MW), contracted by the 12th Bureau of Hydropower, have been successfully connected to the grid for power generation. This completed the annual grid connection goal safely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. The project, which is now the world’s largest coastal tidal flat solar […] Read more
Total and 174 Power to Develop 1.6 GW Solar & Storage Projects in US Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total and 174 Power Global will co-develop 12 utility-scale solar and energy storage projects of 1.6 GW cumulative capacity in the US Total and 174 Power Global, a wholly-owned Hanwha Group affiliate, have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to develop 12 utility-scale solar and energy storage projects of 1.6 gigawatts […] Read more
Canadian Solar Breaks Ground on 300 MW Solar Plus 561 MWh Storage Project in California Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, completed the sale of the Slate project to Goldman Sachs Renewable Power (GSRP). The project is a 300 MWac solar plus 140.25 MW / 561 MWh storage project located in Kings County, California, and has commenced construction. Canadian Solar’s majority-owned energy storage subsidiary, System Solutions and […] Read more
Excelsior Energy Capital Closes Inaugural Renewable Energy Fund at $504 Million Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent North American renewable energy investor, today announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund I, with total capital commitments of USD 504 million, exceeding the Fund’s USD 500 million target. The Fund will continue to invest equity in middle-market wind and solar power plants […] Read more
New Policies Aid 25-fold Jump in Rooftop Solar Installations in Vietnam: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA note details that there are now over 101,000 rooftop solar systems deployed over residential, C&I premises across Vietnam A new research note from IEEFA details that as of December 31, 2020, the closing date for eligibility to the second solar feed-in-tariff program, a total of 9.3 gigawatts peak (GWp) (or 7.4 GW) […] Read more
Amplus Launches ‘The MILES Challenge’ for Clean Energy Startups in India Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Amplus Solar has launched The MILES Challenge for start-ups with ready to deploy solutions in the Clean Energy ecosystem in India. Amplus Solar, a leading distributed energy company headquartered in Gurugram, has announced the launch of The MILES (M+ Innovation Lab for Energy and Sustainability) Challenge for start-ups with ready to deploy solutions in the […] Read more
CEL Tenders for 2.75 MW Solar Plant at IOCL Bottling Plant in Trichy Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy CEL has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 2.75 MW solar power plant at the LPG Bottling Plant of IOCL in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender for the commissioning of a 2.75 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar power plant at the LPG Bottling Plant of the Indian Oil […] Read more