Terra-Gen and Mortenson Will Build Solar-Plus-Storage Project Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy New York-based renewable energy developer Terra-Gen has collaborated with construction firm Mortenson to build what they claim is the world’s largest standalone solar-plus-storage project to date. The Edwards & Sanborn energy project consists of 1,118 MW of solar and 2,165 MWh of energy storage in Kern County, which has become California’s unofficial large-scale solar capital […] Read more
134 Govt Schools in Rajasthan to get Hybrid Solar Plus Battery Systems Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new Rs 25 crore project has been sanctioned for all 134 govt models schools in Rajasthan to get hybrid solar plus battery bank systems. Rajasthan Council of School Education (RCScE) has notified that there are currently 134 model schools in Rajasthan and almost all of them are situated in rural areas where the electricity […] Read more
Delay in Imposition of BCD on Solar Equipment Impacting Investments: CII Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CII has urged the finance ministry to impose the BCD on solar equipment, stressing that the delay in implementation is impacting investments. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in a written memorandum to the Ministry of Finance has urged the ministry to impose the planned basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment as announced in the last general budget, stressing […] Read more
Solar Farms Generating 50% of Iran’s Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has released data indicating that the share of solar power plants in Iran has reached 49 percent. Based on the data, the total capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants is 844.59 megawatts (MG) at the end of November 2020. The solar surge should be no surprise considering […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Commences Work on 77 MW Solar Plant in Japan Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Matsuo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 77 MW(DC) solar power generation plant (the “Plant”) in Ako-gun and Sayo-gun, Hyogo Prefecture from December 2020. The EPC contractor of the Plant is Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation, who has extensive international experience in […] Read more
Masdar, PT PJBI Form JV to Drive Development of Indonesia’s 1st Floating Solar Plant Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), today announced the formation of a joint venture to drive the development of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant – Indonesia’s first floating PV project. The new company, PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi (PMSE), was […] Read more
Broad Reach Power Acquires Montana Wind and Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Broad Reach Power (“Broad Reach”), an independent power producer (IPP) based in Houston which owns a five-gigawatt portfolio of utility scale solar and energy storage power projects in Montana, California, Wyoming, Utah and Texas, announced today that it has acquired a 250-megawatt (MW) wind project and a 250-MW solar project, both located in Montana. “I am […] Read more
The Top 5 PSUs With Big Solar Plans For India Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s electricity mix is where the country hopes to make the biggest gains, when it comes to its contribution to cutting carbon emissions. Currently, the country’s sources of power generation range from conventional sources such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar, and agricultural […] Read more
NTPC Subsidiary NVVN Tenders for 30 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NVVN, a subsidiary of NTPC, has issued a tender for commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted solar projects worth 30 MW in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has issued a tender – inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted/ elevated structure solar PV projects worth […] Read more
