Andhra Pradesh Government Plans to Float Tenders for Two Pilot Battery-Backed Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to tap and store the solar power in reducing power charges. With rapid growth in the solar power capacity and changes in the battery backup technologies, the Andhra Pradesh Government plans to float tenders for two solar parks to be taken up on a […] Read more
ADB Issues Green Rupee-Linked Bond to Support Renewable Energy in India Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADB’s green rupee-linked bond to support renewable energy in India carries a 6.00% interest rate with a 3.75-year maturity, falling due in February 2021. The bonds, which are denominated in Indian rupees but settled in US dollars, were underwritten by JP Morgan and TD Securities as Joint Lead Managers The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has […] Read more
Vietnamese Province Green-Lights $35 Million Solar Energy Plant Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 30 MW solar energy plant is being developed as a joint venture between local energy companies Song Lam Investment & Construction and Song La Energy JSC, and is being entirely domestically-funded, with a total investment of VND800 billion (US$35 million). Vietnam’s north-central province of Thanh Hoa is set to build a new 30 MW […] Read more
Altus Power Energizes 10 MW New Jersey Solar Farm Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Altus Power notes that commencement of construction of solar farm, known as Spartan solar project occurred in September 2016 and involved hundreds of local jobs. Altus Power has announced the completion of construction and grid interconnection of a 10 MW ground-mounted solar energy system, in North Hanover Township, New Jersey. Altus Power notes that commencement […] Read more
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited Tenders 20 MW Solar Power Project in West Bengal Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy NSPCL, a joint venture of NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited has invited bids for a 20 MW solar power project in the vicinity of Durgapur Steel Plant. The NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) has invited bids from eligible bidders on Single-Stage-Two-Envelope bidding with Reverse Auction for EPC Pacakge for a 20 MW […] Read more
Panasonic selects Berkshire Photovoltaic as an Authorized Solar Installer for HIT Photovoltaic Module Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Berkshire Photovoltaic will offer Panasonic HIT Photovoltaic Module with a 25-year enhanced workmanship and labor warranty covering solar module power output. Panasonic Eco Solutions has selected Berkshire Photovoltaic Services Inc. (BPVS) as an Authorized Solar Installer, certified to offer their exclusive HIT photovoltaic module. Berkshire Photovoltaic will offer Panasonic HIT Photovoltaic Module with a 25-year […] Read more
8minutenergy Expands Into Energy Storage Market With 1 Gigawatt Project Pipeline Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy 8minutenergy is working with industry-leading manufacturers to offer energy storage solutions featuring lithium-ion and flow batteries, flywheels, and other storage mediums 8minutenergy Renewables has announced that it has expanded into the energy storage market with a 1 gigawatt (GW) project pipeline. The company is focused on standalone storage and hybrid (solar PV + storage) systems, […] Read more
Solar Photovoltaic Material Market to Reach US$ 19,607.5 Mn by 2024: Transparency Market Research Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rise in demand for solar photovoltaic installation in the power industry is expected to drive the demand for solar photovoltaic material during the forecast period Transparency Market Research in its new report forecasts the global solar photovoltaic material market to reach US$ 19,607.5 Mn by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 11.4% between 2016 and […] Read more
Global Solar Investment to be higher than Coal, Gas and Nuclear Combined in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lower project costs and continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global renewable power investment reach $243.1 billion in 2017, with solar photovoltaic (PV) the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power – by 2020 non-hydro renewables will account for 65% of global power investment Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global solar investment to […] Read more
