Canadian Solar announces commencement of its solar module manufacturing in Sorocaba,Brazil Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian has announced the commencement of solar module manufacturing in Sorocaba, Brazil. The new manufacturing facility will be Brazil’s largest, with 380 MW annual capacity of made in Brazil solar modules. The official inauguration of this state-of-the-art new solar module facility was attended by the Geraldo Alckmin, Governor for the State of Sao Paulo, Eduardo […] Read more
Kendriya Vidyalayas to tap solar power Updated On Sat, Dec 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Kendriya Vidyalayas to go green with installation of rooftop solar power systems. Kendriya Vidyalayas Sangathan (KVS) announced that it has decided to launch a pilot project to generate clean electricity through Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System in its schools in the NCR and the North East region. KVS has already conducted detailed survey of KVS schools […] Read more
NextEra Energy Resources and First Solar celebrate commissioning of Silver State South Solar Energy Center Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy NextEra Energy Resources, the largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun, and First Solar celebrated the commissioning of Silver State South, a 250 megawatt (MW)ac solar energy center capable of generating enough clean energy to power approximately 80,000 homes. “Nevada has plentiful sunshine, and with the Silver State South Solar Energy […] Read more
sPower Inks 105 Megawatt 20-Year Solar PPA with MCE Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy sPower has announced that it has been awarded a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with MCE, a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program serving Marin County, Napa County and the cities of Benicia, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Richmond, San Pablo and Walnut Creek. The PPA is for 105MWac of photovoltaic solar power. The power will be generated […] Read more
Government has Released Rs 1667.99 Crores for Installation of Solar Projects: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of State for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal in Lok Sabha on Thursday said that the total installed capacity in the country from solar power was 8727.64 MW and from wind power was 28279.40 MW as on 31.10.2016. He further stated that the Government has released Rs 1667.99 Crores […] Read more
SECI announces the launch of 1000 MW Rooftop Solar PV Scheme for Government Sector Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the launch of a tender of 1000 MW capacity for development of grid-connected rooftop solar capacity for Central Government Ministries/Departments. This is the largest rooftop tender to be launched by SECI, it is expected to give a big boost to Rooftop Solar Power Generation Segment and help […] Read more
Government of India plans mega projects to overcome land problems for solar energy Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy To overcome the scarcity of land for expansion of solar energy in the country, government is planning a number of initiatives like development of solar parks, ultra mega solar power projects and solar zones. “The government has planned to overcome the challenge by launching the schemes like development of solar parks and ultra mega solar […] Read more
SECI To Tender 1000MW of Rooftop Solar Capacity in December : Report Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is gearing up to tender 1000MW of rooftop solar capacity in December to meet PM Modi’s goal of generating 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2022 reports Bloomberg. SECI General Manager Sanjay Sharma speaking to the publication said “The tender will entail target-based incentives, which will be released […] Read more
Hindustan Zinc to set up 155 MW solar project, to invest Rs 630 crore Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) has announced that it is foraying into solar energy business and will set up 115 MW of solar energy projects with an investment of Rs 630 crore. The company led by billionaire Anil Agarwal already produces 474 MW of thermal power and 274 MW of wind energy. HZL CEO Sunil Duggal […] Read more
