Andhra Pradesh to Purchase Electricity from Kadapa Solar Power Park Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy A total of about 460MW of solar power projects have been sanctioned to Engie in India. Andhra Pradesh after withdrawing its stand against a major state utility guideline will now purchase electricity from Kadapa Solar Power Park. The agreement will allow the state to buy electricity at a lower cost as compared to the proposed […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Energizing Future Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance celebrated its inception this November, and looks ahead to become a legal entity on 6th December 2017. An Indian initiative to forge a global coalition to harness solar energy, International Solar Alliance was launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then French President Francois […] Read more
Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
Merck Plans to Invest Around €10 million, to Push India’s Solar Power Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Merck embarked on the installation of solar power panels at its Jigani and Peenya centers in Bengaluru A leading science and technology company, Merck is planning to invest up to €10 million to reduce carbon footprint in India with its largest solar power array initiative and a Gold LEED manufacturing site. These improvements are supported […] Read more
Solar Companies Expect Easier Financing For Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Moody’s upgrade of India to a solid investment grade level is a positive move in the renewable energy sector but regulatory hurdles could be a challenge. India’s massive effort towards renewable energy projects will gain from easier finance for investments following the upgrade of the country’s sovereign rating by Moody’s, according to the industry leaders. […] Read more
Price of Solar Power May Fall Even Below The Current Lowest Price of Rs 2.44: ISA Director Updated On Sat, Nov 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy ISA has set a target of 1000 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in its member countries by the year 2030. India’s solar power has hit a new low this year and is going down even below the current lowest price of Rs 2.44 per unit believes the head of a new multilateral agency set up […] Read more
Yingli Announces 100MW Top Runner Solar Power Project in China Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project will consist of Yingli Panda bifacial panels spread over a two kilometre square area Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers has announced a 100 MW solar power project in the Inner Mongolia region of China. The project named Top Runner is located in Wuhai City […] Read more
Solar Power a Clear Leader, IEA Report Finds Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy For the first time ever, there were more grid additions from solar power than another other type of fuel, the International Energy Agency said. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said that, by 2022, renewables in general will equal about half the global capacity for coal power and its solar energy in particular that’s leading the […] Read more
Espy of Solar Sector 2017 Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The substratum of achieving massive solar power goals is developing a new cult for India. Not just the arid but the meadows are equally sharing rich and low vegetative lands to meet the power demand of this growing economy. It’s well said that when you change the controversy, challenge seem to be a submerged destiny. […] Read more