Indian Solar Sector Contracts in 2018-19 Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar sector saw only 6,529 MW addition during the last financial year while Wind energy Sector too recorded a slump in growth. According to the data supplied by the Central Electricity Authority, 2018-19 saw fresh capacity additions to a paltry 6,529 MW as against 9,010 MW in the previous year. The figures show […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Wins Order For 250 MW Solar Projects From Sprng Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. Siemens Gamesa India has secured its largest solar energy project order of 250 MW from Sprng Energy. According to the statement issued by the firm, the project will be developed in Anantapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Siemens Gamesa will provide […] Read more
Hero Future Energies and IFC to Invest $243.3 Mn in Rajasthan Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will be supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will invest around $43.3 million (Rs 300 crore). Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of the Hero Group has revealed its plans to invest close to $200 million (Rs 1404 crore) for its latest solar project in Rajasthan. The company […] Read more
Duke Energy Completes Acquisition of 150 MW Solar Project From Clearway Energy Group Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern County. Duke Energy Renewable, a wholly-owned subsidiary of North Carolina based power holding company Duke Energy has acquired the 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California from Clearway Energy Group. The project becomes the companies sixth solar generation facility in Kern […] Read more
Growatt Hikes Investment in India’s Growing Rooftop Solar Market Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy It also added that, if policy and financing support comes in, rooftop installations will take off for sure. Buoyed by the growth of Indian rooftop solar market, China-based PV-solar inverters maker Growatt has started increasing its investment in the country. Speaking on the investment, Growatt, Regional Director, Rucas Wang said, “Indian solar market is on […] Read more
Touchdown – Solar Power Makes a Smooth Landing at Indian Airports Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy With over 100 operational airports, civil aviation in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing sectors in the country during the last three years. India is currently considered the third largest domestic civil aviation market in the world. India’s passenger traffic grew at 16.52 per cent year on year to reach a whopping […] Read more
Kerala Legislative Assembly to go Solar, KELTRON Floats Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The specification asking for poly-crystalline modules is a surprise, considering that poly modules are close to being obsolete now. The last date of bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) has issued a tender for the supply of solar PV modules, solar inverter and solar battery at the […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […] Read more
ReNew Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Plant in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Limited, one of India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) has successfully commissioned its 300 MW solar power plant at the Pavagada Solar Park in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. The 300 MW solar installation is now the company’s largest commissioned solar plant in the country in terms of capacity. The plant […] Read more
