EDP Deploys Portugal’s First MW-Scale Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portuguese power utility company, EDP has announced that it will deploy its largest solar photovoltaic farm with energy storage in Portugal. The company has signed an agreement with battery maker Exide Technologies. It provides for the deployment of two photovoltaic solar production units, with a total capacity of 3.8 MW, for self-consumption in its facilities […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Pre-Bid Notification For 2000 MW Solar Tender Under Ph-II of CPSU Scheme Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The projects will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. And, the power generated from these projects shall be solely used for self-use or use by Government/Government entities. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a second notification for the pre-bid meeting for its 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV power project tender (Tranche-1) […] Read more
Pilot Project Brings 24-Hour Solar Power to Remote Philippine Island Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy A pilot project under an Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance, is bringing 24-hour solar power to this small rural island in Antique Province, Philippines. The Malalison Island Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hybrid Pilot Project is a private sector joint venture with Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO), the electric distribution franchise holder, and One Renewable Energy Enterprise, […] Read more
MNRE Proposes Obligatory Glass Recycling for Solar Power Generators Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is considering to make mandatory for solar power developers to follow glass recycling procedure for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under a new framework. “Recycling of end of life solar panel glass containing Antimony may be made mandatory on the generators as part of environmental liability” said the […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender For 3 MW Solar Plant in Bihar Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 22, 2019. NTPC Ltd. has issued a tender inviting bids from eligible bidders for the deployment of a 3 MW grid-connected solar PV power plant at NTPC-Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The brief scope of work for selected bidder(s) will include the Design Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing […] Read more
Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Gets $50 Million LoC from Natixis Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy, LLC has secured a $50 million letter of credit facility from global financial services company Natixis. The US-based firm Recurrent Energy, which is one of the leading utility-scale solar and energy storage project developer has secured a $50 million LoC facility from multinational financial services […] Read more
LONGi Solar Wins Order For Ukraine’s Second Largest Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy LONGi Solar will deliver 63.8 MW monocrystalline PERC modules and provide technical support during project implementation. In Ukraine, the second-largest solar power plant in Panovtsy, Kamianets-Podilskyi, in the Khmelnytskyi district, has been put into operation. The solar power plant is a joint venture of ICU, an independent asset manager, private equity, and investment advisory firm […] Read more
