Canadian Solar To Deliver 363 MWh Energy Storage To Aypa Power Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy major Canadian Solar has announced that CSI Energy Storage, which is part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co. Ltd., will deliver 363 MWh of battery energy products to an Aypa Power project in Texas. Canadian Solar said in its official statement that the project is expected to reach commercial operation by […] Read more
Osaka Scoops 350-MW Solar Portfolio From EE North America Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy European Energy subsidiary EE North America has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 350-MW utility-scale solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA). The solar power project is expected to be operational in 2025. OGUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., one of the largest […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
UP Floats Tender To Outsource Operations & Maintenance Of Solar Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has now issued a tender to outsource the operations and maintenance of its solar mini-grids. The government plans to give the contract to the interested parties on a revenue-sharing basis. The tender also said that with this, the state agency intends to revive and restore the old […] Read more
Recurrent Energy Secures PPA For 100 MW Liberty Solar Project Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar-owned Recurrent Energy has signed an aggregated virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Texas-based industries for 100% of the production capacity of its Liberty Solar project. The industries concerned are EMD Electronics, Biogen Inc., Wayfair Inc., Autodesk, Inc. and a large healthcare company. Recurrent Energy is currently developing the 100 MWac solar project near […] Read more
Adani Green & Airtouch in Deal For Supply of Cleaning Robots for Solar Panels Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israeli robotic cleaning firm Airtouch has signed an agreement worth 2.5 million USD for the supply of cleaning robots for solar panels to India’s renewable energy firm, Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL). This is the first agreement between the firms, which carries the potential to expand the collaboration. Tal Laufer, CEO of Airtouch Solar Group, […] Read more
MSEDCL Gets Nod For Long-Term Solar Power Procurement At Rs 2.90/unit Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) to procure solar energy from the state’s 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected intra-state solar projects (Phase-IX) at the rate of Rs 2.90 per kilowatt. The decision came after the discom moved the Commission seeking their approval. The discom, earlier […] Read more
Amp Energy Wins CESC’s 150 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Tender Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Amp Energy India has won a 150 MW wind-solar hybrid Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) project via competitive bidding. The project has been won through its subsidiary Amp Green Energy Private Ltd, at a tariff of ₹ 3.07 per unit. The tariff discovered was the lowest tariff in the bid. The other […] Read more
The Promise Of Solar Energy From Space Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar space farms? One of the most fascinating developments in the renewable energy sector has been the possibility of putting solar technology in space. NASA, in 1977, claimed that in the coming years space solar could completely replace fossil fuels. The study and investments were stopped citing a lack of understanding of the technology required […] Read more
