5200 Megawatts Solar Capacity to be added in 2016-17 Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy India is set to add 5200 MW solar capacity this fiscal year with various states coming out with policies for the sector. The reports from a study conducted by the ratings agency, CARE, it is estimated that out of total installed renewable energy capacity of 42750 MW as on 31st March, the solar energy share […] Read more
NISE to conduct a One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and specializes in facilitating Research & Development, Testing, Certification, Skill Development activities in the field of Solar Energy Technologies. The institute is conducting One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy […] Read more
JinkoSolar secures three PPAs for 188 MW of solar from Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar, one of the top Chinese solar power firms has signed a long term PPA with Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (Comision Federal de Electricidad). The deal includes three solar projects that were awarded in April’s inaugural power auction. JinkoSolar, which is a Tier-1 Chinese solar company, has acquired PPA for 188 MW of solar PV […] Read more
SECI invites bids for 10MW Solar PV Project at Paradip port Trust premises in Odisha Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Paradip port Trust is inviting bids for selection of EPC Contractor for Design, Engineering, procurement and Supply, construction and Erection, Testing, Commissioning, Associated Transmission system and comprehensive Operation and Maintenance for 10 years of grid connected 10 MW (AC) Solar PV Project at Paradip port […] Read more
Westfield with Alta Energy Integrating 820kW Solar System in The Village at Westfield Topanga Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Westfield Corporation is integrating solar energy into its newest Los Angeles area property called The Village at Westfield Topanga. The 820 kilowatt (kW) solar system being developed in partnership with Alta Energy is expected to provide approximately 8% of the electricity used at the shopping center. This clean, renewable energy system brings Westfield’s solar capacity […] Read more
Solar powered vehicles to take tourist inside Bhitarkanika National Park Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power vehicles were seen playing inside the Bhitarkanika National Park when it was opened for tourist on Monday after three months. Tourists will have to pay Rs 20 a person to travel on the green vehicle to the core areas of the forest. Speaking to TOI divisional forest Officer Bimal Prasan Acharya said that […] Read more
Govt. has formulated Wind Solar Hybrid Policy to Strengthen Energy Security of India: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Minister- Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha said that the Government has formulated draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy to Strengthen Energy Security of India. The objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected […] Read more
Industrial and Commercial roof top programs are very encouraging: Krishnan Rajagopalan Head Solar Business, Anchor by Panasonic Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Government’s two most ambitious program are 60 GW Grid Connected Solar Power generation and 24 x7 power access to users. With the current state of Transmission and distribution (T&D)system (where state level balancing of power in Grid is a severe issue), are they complimenting each other or do you see an urgent need for a […] Read more
Tesla wagers on renewable energy, to acquire SolarCity for $2.6 billion Updated On Mon, Aug 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors Inc. has acquired solar panel installer SolarCity for USD 2.6 billion. Tesla to acquire SolarCity in an all-stock transaction, under the agreement SolarCity stockholders will receive 0.110 Tesla common shares per SolarCity share, valuing SolarCity common stock at $25.37 per share based on the 5-day volume weighted average price of Tesla […] Read more