Clean Energy Investments in 2018 Exceed $300 Bn with Decline in Solar Commitments: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even with PV additions crossing the 100 GW mark for the first time, Solar commitments declined 24 percent ($ value) in 2018. According to figures issued by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF), Global clean energy investment totaled $332.1 billion in 2018, marking the fifth consecutive year that investments crossed the $300 billion mark. However, investments in […] Read more
Saudi Arabia is Developing a $2Bn Solar and Carbon Black Complex Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to speed up renewable energy adoption in the country, Saudi Arabia is planning to create a mega complex for solar and carbon black Saudi Arabia has revealed its plans to develop a $2 billion solar and carbon black integrated complex to speed up renewable energy programme in the country and is working […] Read more
Duke Energy’s Hamilton Solar Power Plant opens in Florida, providing more carbon-free energy for Sunshine State customers Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy today announced the completion and operation of its new 74.9-megawatt (MW) Hamilton Solar Power Plant in Jasper, Fla. The plant’s carbon-free power is enough to energize more than 20,000 homes at peak production. Across Duke Energy’s Florida service territory, the company’s 1.8 million customers — and the environment — are now benefiting from approximately 300,000 solar […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sells 18 Mw Solar Project in Chile Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The transaction was closed in December 2018 and the Company expects to recognize the majority of the revenue from the sale of the projects. Canadian Solar has announced that it has completed the sale of its 18 MW portfolio of PMGD solar power projects in Chile to Sonnedix. The transaction was closed in December 2018 […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Releases New Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a target to achieve 18,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2021-22. Keen to harness the huge solar and wind potential of Andhra Pradesh, the state has launched its new ‘Andhra Pradesh Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Policy – 2018’. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has set a […] Read more
Sungrow and Solaria Energía Sign Deal for 400 MW Project Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Furthermore, Sungrow’s 1500V central inverter solution is an ideal match for Spain’s typical climate conditions. Sungrow, has supplied their 1500V inverters to Solaria, including a complete local medium voltage solution to a 400 MW solar PV installation. Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente has already started the construction of the first parks located in Cáceres, Valladolid, […] Read more
EBRD Lends 5.9 Mn Euros for 15 GW Macedonian Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Since the new solar plant is located at the site of an exhausted lignite coal mine it will also support ELEM’s efforts to rehabilitate the 26 hectare mine site. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 5.9 million euros to ELEM, Macedonian state-owned electricity company, to build the first large-scale solar power […] Read more
Oakridge Energy Raises Line of Credit for Residential Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Oakridge will use this money to offer payment plans to home owners who install solar rooftop plants with easy repayment options. One of North India’s leading residential rooftop solar companies, Oakridge Energy has raised the first line of credit from the Indian arm of Dutch social impact investor Oikocredit. The credit has been provided for […] Read more
SSSTS Issues Tender for 10 MW Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is on EPC turnkey basis including procurement and development of required private land for the project. Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi has issued a notice inviting tenders for the development of a 10 MW solar PV plant in the state of Maharashtra. The project is on EPC turnkey basis including procurement and development […] Read more
