Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
EDF Renewables Inks 3 PPAs with Tesco to Provide Electricity from Solar, Wind Updated On Tue, Oct 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, EDF Group arm will provide an aggregate 60 MW of renewable energy to Tesco, comprising from seventeen roof-mounted solar installations along with two Scottish onshore wind farms. With an aim to provide renewable energy through solar and wind energy sources in the UK, EDF Renewables has entered into three corporate Power […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
Acciona Acquires 4 GW Solar Plus Storage Projects in the US Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona will acquire a portfolio of solar projects worth 3,000 MW and an additional 1.000 MW in battery storage from Tenaska in the US Spanish infrastructure and renewable energy conglomerate, Acciona has announced that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Tenaska to acquire a portfolio of solar PV projects in seven states […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for 170 kW Rooftop Solar Plant at Una Terminal Updated On Fri, Oct 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil has tendered for commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for the commissioning of a 170 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant at the firms’ Una Terminal in Himachal Pradesh. […] Read more
Scatec Solar Commissions 390 MW Benban Project in Egypt Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt, marking the completion of the 390 MW Benban solar project in Egypt. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt. This marks the completion of the 390 MW Benban […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
First in Finland: Elo Shopping Centre to Get over 1 MW Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy This power plant is expected to be completed by the next month of the current year, and Helen Ltd is responsible for the construction of the project. In a bid to get power through renewable energy, Finland’s first roof mounted solar power plant with capacity of over 1 MW, which is currently under construction on […] Read more
New Huawei Smart Inverters Bring AI, IoT and Big Data to Solar Installations Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Huawei will revolutionise the solar installation market by bringing the new SUN2000-15/20KTL-M0 three phase smart inverters to Indian solar users. The arrival of the SUN2000-15/20KTL-M0 smart PV inverter looks set to further fuel growth in the household, industrial and commercial segments with the product designed to deliver ultimate safety and high reliability – even in […] Read more
