VIZ-A-VIZ with Hiten G. Parekh, Head, Everest Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Roof of commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities in India are usually old and weak, and installing solar panels would affect the life of the roof, what key facets are been looked into before commissioning such critical projects? For any roof – old or new, it is important to first check the structure stability. As a […] Read more
Coal Use in China Declines in 2016 as Solar Capacity Rises 82% Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Significant investments in clean energy and favourable renewable energy prices continue to stifle the demand for coal in China. The world’s largest carbon emitter’s coal consumption fell in 2016 for the third consecutive year. The National Bureau of Statistics said the country’s consumption of coal fell by 4.7 per cent last year, according to preliminary […] Read more
JinkoSolar, GRID Alternatives to Extend Solar and Jobs to Underserved Communities Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. activated a partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. JinkoSolar will donate over 620 kW of high-efficiency solar modules to support GRID Alternatives’ work bringing solar power and job training to low-income communities across the country. JinkoSolar’s contribution will help GRID Alternatives […] Read more
Trina Solar Pins Going-Private Transaction Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Chinese photovoltaic (PV) modules maker Trina Solar Ltd has ceased to be a publicly-traded company as its previously-announced buyout has now been completed. An investor consortium led by Trina chairman and CEO Jifan Gao signed a deal to acquire and delist the solar company at the very start of August 2016. Under the terms of […] Read more
Filipino, Chinese Firms Launch Wind and Solar Power Plants Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Filipino and Chinese companies announced $43 million wind and solar power plants that will be built in the northern Philippines. Energy Logics Philippines Inc and Qingdao Hengshun Zhongsheng Group Co, will build a 132-megawatt plant in Burgos and a 100-megawatt facility in Pasuquin, both in Ilocos Norte. “It is the biggest project that a China enterprise […] Read more
U.S. Should Ally With China To Drive Global Solar Industry – Study Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy In a new study, researchers from Stanford’s Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance make some intriguing and perhaps controversial solar policy recommendations for the U.S. government. The researchers encourage the U.S. to reconsider a wide variety of its solar energy policies, including its trade war with China, in order to maximize the industry’s long-term […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with S.K Mahajan, Director, IB Solar Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Kindly slate on the journey of the company so far. The business was founded in 1992 with a mere capital of Rs. 2000; my father was a retired government officer then. I have 16 years of experience with corporate industry before starting business under the name Integrated Marketing, which became Integrated Batteries India Pvt. Ltd. […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
BHEL commissions 3 MW Solar Power Plant in Dadra and Nagar Haveli Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has developed the 3 megawatt solar power project on a turnkey basis for Dadra and Nagar Haveli Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. State-owned power sector equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. has commissioned a 3 MW solar power plant in the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. BHEL told ET that […] Read more
