Government doubles power generation target from solar energy parks Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Centre is gearing up to double the clean energy generation from solar parks to 40,000 MW in the backdrop of slow offtake of rooftop solar and problems being faced by some project developers. PTI citing a senior government official reports that the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is eager to set up solar park […] Read more
Alliant Energy customers Starts Receiving Clean Power From Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Facility Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Wisconsin’s largest solar facility is now delivering clean power to Alliant Energy customers. The 2.3-megawatt Rock River solar project recently went into service near Beloit, Wis. The solar facility includes over 7,700 solar panels, covers nearly 17 acres and produces enough electricity to power 500 homes. The Rock River solar project is located on Alliant […] Read more
SolarCity raises USD 345 million from four partners to finance new solar projects Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarCity has raised $345 million in tax equity from four separate partners in June and July to finance new solar projects. The fund will cover capital cost of new equipment and installations and make it possible for customers to pay less for solar power than they for utility power. Beside the USD345 million in new […] Read more
District Panchayat in Kasaragod, Kerela commissions 15KW solar plant Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The panchayat office in Kasargod district of Kerela commissioned a 15kW solar plant. This solar plant is expected to reduce the investment envisaged on setting up energy-saving projects. The solar panels installed by KELTRON at the office building at a cost of Rs.15.25 lakh, can supply 7-8 kW power to the Kerala State Electricity Board […] Read more
Centre using VGF tool to woo states like West Bengal for its solar mission Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Centre is trying to woo states like West Bengal offering viability gap funding to put national solar mission on fast track. Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) joint Secretary Tarun Kapoor speaking to PTI said “We will offer viability gap funding to the state governments. We will give subsidy to bring down the tariff to […] Read more
Interface of Solar with DC Technology will help Secure Energy Security & provide green energy: Piyush Goyal Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State for Power, Coal, Mines and New & Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, said that the interface of solar technology with DC technology will help to secure energy security & provide green energy. Goyal further added that this fusion of Solar Technology for providing green energy & energy security can be utilized for […] Read more
UGE to Design and Develop 300 kW Solar Project in Kaladar, Ontario Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy UGE International has secured a contract to design and develop a 300 kilowatt solar project near Kaladar, Ontario. The project will derive revenue through Ontario’s feed-in tariff FIT3 program and builds upon the relationship between UGE, Soventix Canada (“SCI”), and TREC SolarShare Co-operative, which will finance all construction activities and purchase the commissioned energy generating […] Read more
SECI invites bid for 2.5 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar project in Delhi Updated On Thu, Jul 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy As part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender on behalf of SDMC for Implementation of 2.5MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme. Successful bidders have to carry out Design, Engineering, Manufacture, Supply, Storage, Civil work, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of the […] Read more
SECI issues NIT for 50 MW Solar PV Project at Manjeswar, Kerela Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice of interest (NIT) for 50 MW solar project in Kerela. SECI on behalf of THDC India Limited (THDCIL) invites sealed bids for selection of EPC Contractor for Design, Engineering, Supply, Erection, Testing, Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance for 10 years of grid connected 50 MW […] Read more