XRMC completes a 7.27 MW solar rooftop project in Xi’an Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy XRMC, which is a subsidiary of the state-owned China Communication Construction Co. Ltd. (CCCC) has announced the connection of a 7.27 MW rooftop solar PV plant to the grid in the city of Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in central China. Xi’an Road Construction Machinery Co. Ltd’s rooftop project marks the parent company’s first […] Read more
India’s 12 major ports to build 83 MW solar photovoltaic power plant Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Twelve major ports of India plan to commission 83-MW solar photovoltaic power plant projects from their own resources. Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said, “The Government proposes to implement utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant projects at various major ports across the country. The funds for establishment of solar power projects are arranged by […] Read more
DESRI acquires First Solar’s 11 MW California PV project Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Rancho Seco Solar Project, located on the site of a decommissioned nuclear power plant, marks the latest deal between D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and First Solar. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has taken possession of First Solar’s 11 MW Rancho Seco Solar Project in Sacramento County, California, for an undisclosed amount. The First […] 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
Oriental Group signs 50 MW Solar Project with Nigeria Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Oriental Renewable Solutions, also a member of the Oriental Group, have announced that it has sealed a 20-year PPA for a 50 megawatts solar project in Jigawa State of Nigeria. The 50-MW solar project forms part of the 12 solar schemes of 1.2-GW project, which was recently secured off-take contracts with the NBET (Nigerian Bulk […] Read more
Georgia Power’s 1600MW of renewable energy mostly to be Solar PV Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Georgia Public Service Commission (GSPC) approved a deal between utility Georgia Power and organizations including Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) that will focus on expanding the utility’s commitment to renewable energy in its latest long-term plan. As per the deal, the Georgia Power is committed to develop and procure 1600 MW in the […] Read more
Master Plan For Making Chandigarh a Model Solar City Prepared: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy minister, Piyush Goyal on Friday informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that master plan for making Chandigarh a Model Solar City under the ‘Development of Solar Cities’ programme of MNRE has been prepared. The solar city cell has also been established. Goyal said that UT Administration, Chandigarh […] Read more
