Greenbacker buys majority of 12.1 MW rooftop solar portfolio from OneRoof Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy On the heels of a recent $25 million wind power investment, Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company acquired a controlling interest in a 12.1 MW portfolio of 1611 solar systems from a subsidiary of OneRoof Energy Inc., approximately for $19.75 million. The 12.1 MW systems are located on residential rooftops across seven U.S. states, including New Jersey, […] Read more
SECI invites bids for 100 MW Grid PV project with Battery Energy Storage System in Kadapa Solar Park, AP Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is inviting bids for selection of Solar Power Developers for setting up of 100 MW Grid connected solar PV projects along with large scale battery energy storage system at Kadapa Solar Park, Andhra Pradesh. The tender come as part of National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II, Batch-IV. Interested bidders […] Read more
DP Energy gets Green Light to construct a 375MW of solar and wind plant in Port Augusta Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Plans to construct a major 375MW solar and hybrid wind plant for Port Augusta in South Australia has been approved from the state government. DP Energy, the Irish Project developer stated that the government’s green light meant it could now deliver one of the “largest and most significant” hybrid renewables projects in the Southern Hemisphere, […] Read more
New Solar Technology to use Desert Sand to Store Energy Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers in Abu Dhabi have tested a pilot device that can store solar energy in sand to improve the efficiency of power plants and provide energy during night. Developed at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the device uses gravity to drain sand from a higher basin into a lower one, heating up the […] Read more
8minutenergy to build 20-MW solar project for PG&E Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy 8minutenergy Renewables LLC, a US solar developer has announced that it will develop a fourth Redwood Solar Farm project in Kern County, California with a capacity of 20 MW, or 26 megawatts in direct current (DC). The 8minutenergy has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) to commission the project, which is expected […] 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
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
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
Alta Energy Hires Solar Veteran Mark Bettis as Vice President of Sales Updated On Sat, Jul 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Alta Energy, solar analytics and Procurement Company has hired Mark Bettis to serve as Vice President of Sales. Alta Energy enables commercial enterprises, property owners and agricultural companies to make clear, rational decisions about where, when and how to deploy renewable energy profitably. Prior to joining Alta Energy, Bettis served as Vice President of Sales […] Read more