Switzerland Seeks To Adapt For Solar Energy With AlpinSolar Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Switzerland, the rich alpine country with what many would consider limited solar potential, has certainly started trying harder. The AlpinSolar power plant on Lake Muttsee Dam in Switzerland has become the first in the country with 5,000 solar panels. The dam is 2,500 meters above sea-level and is surrounded by snow capped peaks. It is […] Read more
ISA Hosts 13 African Countries to Share Best Solar Practices In Delhi Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), in collaboration with Grid Controller of India Ltd (Grid-India) and West African Power Pool (WAPP), is hosting delegates from the West African Region in New Delhi from 14th to 18th February. About 60 participants from thirteen WAPP countries that include Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and […] Read more
TANGEDCO Solicits Bids for 420 MW Solar Power Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender that invites bids for 420 MW of solar power under PM-KUSUM Scheme (Component A). The last date for the submission of bids is 08.03.2023. The bid processing fee is Rs 5000. The EMD is Rs 100,000. The ceiling tariff of Rs 3.30 has […] Read more
Denham Capital Announces $200 Million for Solar Energy Generator Solops Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Boston based global energy transition investment firm Denham Capital has announced that it has closed a purchase agreement with Solops that develops, finances, and owns and operates photovoltaic solar projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector throughout the United States. Under the agreement, Denham has acquired Solops and will support the growth of the […] Read more
Lightsource bp & Contact Energy to Develop 150 MW Solar PV Project in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, which delves into the development and management of solar energy projects, will develop one of New Zealand’s largest solar development project at Christchurch Airport. Lightsource bp and New Zealand based Contact Energy, will together develop the 150 MW solar project. The deal marks the firm’s first project in New Zealand. The Kowhai Park […] Read more
Vast Solar Gets $65 Million Funding from ARENA for Australia’s Concentrated Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) has announced a funding of $65 million to renewable energy developer Vast Solar to help the firm deliver its VS1, the 30 MW/ 288 MWh concentrated solar plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. The funding is expected to create hundreds of jobs and be the catalyst for an Australian […] Read more
France Pushes Rooftop Solar With Mandate for Solar Parking Lots Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy A parliamentary legislation for France that is as interesting as it is environment-friendly, seeks to mandate the installation of solar panels on car parks. This is mandatory for areas stretching over 1,500 square meters. Soon, it should be common to spot solar panels along the country’s large parking lots. Parking lots in fact, offer one […] Read more
SJVN Mulls Building 700 MW Solar Power Plant in Kanpur Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) is mulling over the development of a 700 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur town. According to reports, SJVN has inked a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) where it will be investing approximately Rs 3400 crore in the […] Read more
Amplus Solar Bags 56 MW Solar Plant Contract from JK Lakshmi Cement Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The cement industry is a major carbon emitter and employing renewable sources of energy could help them curb produce green electricity and control carbon footprint. Cement firms have begun to take note of this all and taking initiatives in this direction. Cement major JK Lakshmi Cement is the latest firm headed towards renewables. The firm […] Read more