SECI Issues 5 GW Tender for Solar PV Power Plants Linked with PPAs Updated On Mon, May 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy All the development of manufacturing units and the linked solar PV projects will be on the bases of build own operate (BOO) basis. Furthermore, SECI will enter into Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful Bidders selected based on this request for selection (RfS) for purchase of Solar Power for a period of 25 years […] Read more
Risen Energy Gets Financing from EBRD for 63MW Solar Project in Kazakhstan Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction of the greenfield 63 MW solar project will kick off in the month of September and is expected to be completed in June next year. Chinese solar panel maker Risen Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for financing the construction of a 63 MW solar […] Read more
Government Apathy a Bottleneck for Solar Energy Push Updated On Sat, May 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The delays haven’t gone down well with the prosumers (consumer and producer of solar power), who after investing their money on installing solar panels and getting all the paperwork done, are upset at seeing their installations lie idle. The cabinet had approved the state solar policy last year. The onus is on the government to […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Fri, May 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Higher Energy Yield. Lower LCOE. Superior Return – This is your mantra for Series 6 Modules. Can you please justify the above statement in detail? The First Solar Series 6 module leverages the same proven semi-conductor (CdTe) and the manufacturing process, with a larger form factor. The module size is 1.2X 2 Mtrs with […] Read more
Risen Energy Kicks off 121 MW Yarranlea Solar Proj Construction in Australia Updated On Thu, May 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The construction is scheduled to be completed at the earliest by the end of March of next year. Chinese PV module producer Risen Energy has officially started the construction of the 121 MW Yarranlea solar farm project this month. In February, the company has acquired 100% stake in the project which is located 50 km […] Read more
O2 EMC, URE Complete Construction of Bedford Solar Farm Updated On Thu, May 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project was a 3MW AC (3.3MW DC) solar power system located on approximately 16 acres of land in Bedford, Virginia. Solar projects developer O2 EMC and EPC firm United Renewable Energy (URE) have completed the construction of the Bedford Solar Farm in Virginia. The project was a 3MW AC (3.3MW DC) solar power system located […] Read more
Conti Solar Kicks off Construction of Largest Landfill Solar Project in Ohio Updated On Wed, May 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy After completion, the project will provide over 5,000,000 kilowatt hours of clean solar electricity to county-owned facilities annually. Solar EPC company Conti Solar has kicked off construction on the 4 MW largest landfill solar project in Ohio. The project is located in Cuyahoga County and is owned and operated by IGS Solar one of the largest independent […] Read more
Azure Power Reaches New Milestone; Crosses 2 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the tender terms, the company will sign a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Mahagenco at a tariff of Rs 3.07 (~US 4.7 cents) per kWh. Yet adding another feather in the cap, Indian solar power producer, Azure Power, has enhanced its portfolio by crossing the 2 GW milestone by winning four […] Read more
ACME Secures 250 MW Solar PV Project under MSEDCL’s 1,000 MW Bid Updated On Tue, May 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The selection process concluded at a very competitive tariff wherein ACME was allotted largest capacity i.e. 250 MW at a tariff of Rs 2.72/kWh. Country’s one of the leading utility-scale solar power developer ACME has won the 250 MW solar Photo Voltaic (PV) capacity in the reverse auction invited by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co […] Read more