US DOE Grants $128 Mn to Advance Solar Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for USD 128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadlines for 2 More Solar Energy Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for two solar tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked and the 1.95 MW with BESS in Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadline for two tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender and the tender […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
SunAlpha Energy Offers Financing Scheme for Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy During the initial launch of the facility, SunAlpha Energy wants to target around one thousand homes and businesses with rooftop solar plants. With an aim to make the adoption of solar power easier on the pocket, Rajasthan-based SunAlpha Energy on Monday has launched an easy EMI financing scheme for rooftop solar power plants. During the […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Gets LoA to Develop 150 MW Solar Project Updated On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the energy will be supplied to Tata Power – D under a long-term PPA for 25 years from the scheduled commercial operation date. Renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has got a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tata Power – Distribution (Tata Power – […] Read more
Total Solar DG to Provide PV System for Thailand’s Largest Single-Rooftop Project Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The said solar PV system is expected to combine over 17,500 solar panels, by covering an area of more than 38,000 square meters. Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) has entered into a binding, long term power agreement with Thailand based company S. Kijchai to provide solar photovoltaic (PV) system of 7 MW capacity. As per […] Read more
Dominion Energy to Add Largest Project to Virginia Solar Fleet Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, this solar facility is expected to be operational in 2021 and will provide up to 150 MW clean power. American power and energy company Dominion Energy is adding a 150 MW solar facility in Prince George County, Virginia. Also, this Fort Powhatan solar facility is the Richmond-headquartered company’s largest solar portfolio in Virginia. Further, this solar facility is […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
