CLP likely to enter Indian solar market with purchase of 100 MW of solar power project from Suzlon Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy CLP India is reportedly in talk with wind energy giant Suzlon to buy 100MW of PV projects. Early this year in January Suzlon made its maiden entry into the solar space winning tender for 210 MW of projects in the state of Telangana. The 210 MW of project includes one project of 100 MW, one […] Read more
GE to provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 Series solar inverters for DEWA’s solar project Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE has confirmed that it will provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 Series solar inverters for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) solar project in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. DEWA’s solar project is considered a breakthrough for the solar industry, as the DEWA power purchase contract with ACWA Power had been signed at one […] Read more
SECI asks World Bank to finance 50% of it solar projects Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) set up originally to help the growth of solar power in the country by holding auctions and promoting projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, is now going ahead with plans of developing a second suite of PV projects in India claims a report. According to ET […] Read more
U .S. and Indian solar market to grow at triple-digit rates: GTM Research Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy GTM Research in its recently released Q2 2016 Global Solar Demand Monitor predicts slowdown in several large markets – China, Japan and the U.K , while two other key markets – the U.S. and India will grow at triple-digit rates. The company in its report citing an 11% reduction in feed-in tariff levels and high […] Read more
MNRE implementing schemes to promote use of renewable energy in rural areas: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Programme on “Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar Applications” to promote use of solar power through solar home lights, solar street lights, power plants, solar pumps and mini micro grids to meet the energy requirements of the rural areas in the country. Minister of State (IC) […] Read more
Government has sanctioned 32 solar parks of 19,400 MW capacities in 20 states so far Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Modi Government is encouraging use of waste land for installation of solar power plants and setting up of solar parks is a step in that direction. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha said under the scheme […] Read more
SolarWorld’s groupwide shipments increased by 62 percent in Q1 of 2016 Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarWorld has revealed that its groupwide shipments have increased by 62 percent in Q1 of 2016, compared to previous year’s quarter. A total of 341 MW was shipped in Q1, up from 210 MW of last year. Shipments grew strongly in the United States, in Germany even against the market trend and in European export […] Read more
DEWA Receives 5 bids for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have received 5 bids from international organizations for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The lowest recorded bid at the opening of the envelopes was US 2.99 cents per kilowatt hour. The authority said next step in the bidding process will review the […] Read more
Tata Power to acquire renewable energy assets of Welspun Group: Report Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power is reportedly gearing up to acquire the renewable energy assets of the diversified Welspun Group, valuing the 1,152 MW portfolios of operational solar and wind farms. The ET citing sources close to the company reports that the deal may be valued at close to $1.45 billion inclusive of debt. Both the companies are in final […] Read more