Scheme for Enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The enhanced capacity would ensure setting up of at least 50 solar parks each with a capacity of 500 MW and above in various parts of the country Early this year in February, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Narendra Modi, approved the enhancement of capacity from 20,000 MW to 40,000 […] Read more
RPO Compliance Needs To Improve Fast for India to Meet its Solar Installation Targets: Mercom Capital Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India needs to install 90 GW of solar in five year – at a rate of 18 GW per year. Most states have specified RPO targets. However, due to the lack of enforcement of RPO regulations and the absence of penalties when obligations are not met, many of the state DISCOMs (distribution companies) are not […] Read more
Carnegie to Develop 10 MW Solar Power Station in Western Australia Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The 10 MW solar power project will comprise of 34,000 solar panels and will be constructed on 25 hectares of strategically located land 100km east of Perth. Carnegie Clean Energy Limited has announced that it is developing a 10 MW solar power station in Northam, Western Australia. The solar power station will consist of 34,000 […] Read more
Avista Issues Request for Proposals for Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Avista’s interest in evaluating the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices Avista , through a request for proposal (RFP), is seeking proposals from solar project developers capable of constructing, owning, and operating an up to 15MW solar facility located within […] Read more
Government of India has allocated 90 Million Dollars for 3 GW of Rooftop Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy $90 Million has been allocated by the Government so far to set up rooftop solar power projects in the country across 28 states. The Government of India has allocated$90 Million Dollars in subsidies for setting up rooftop solar power projects across 28 states and its various organizations, a recent press release showed. The Ministry of […] Read more
First Phase of India’s 2700 MW of Solar Power Project to be Operational in June Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy KSPDCL and SECI have formed a joint venture to develop the solar power park in Pavagada. The Phase I of one of the India’s largest solar power parks is scheduled to be operational in June 2017. The Pavagada solar power park will be installed with 500 MW of solar power capacity by June, and the […] Read more
NEXTracker to Manufacture Additional Structural Components of its Solar Tracking Systems in India Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s demand has expanded rapidly in India with over 20 projects delivered or under fulfillment with six of India’s largest developers and EPCs. NEXTracker has announced that it will be manufacturing additional structural components of its solar tracking systems locally in India. By augmenting its supply partners to include APL Apollo Tubes Limited along with four other local steel fabricators […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturers to Face Tough Competition in 2017 Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy With solar module prices continuously declining globally, it is also weakening the domestic solar manufacturer’s ability to compete with imports. Solar module prices are expected to continue declining in 2017 as global supply continues to exceed demand. As the largest supplier and installer of solar module, China will continue to drive global pricing. The country’s […] Read more
Gaz Métro Acquires Standard Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Investment accelerates Standard Solar’s growth and channel opportunities in distributed generation solar, energy storage markets; bolsters Gaz Métro ’s presence in the booming U.S. solar energy industry Standard Solar has announced that it has been acquired by Gaz Métro, a leading energy provider with more than US$5.8 billion in assets that is actively involved in […] Read more