LG to start shipping its flagship NeON2 72-cell solar panels in US this summer Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy LG has announced that it will starts shipping NeON2 72-cell solar panels in the US market by the end of this month. This new series builds on the success of its 60-cell NeON 2 modules that uses LG’s N-Type double-sided cell structure, which allows the light, reflected from the rear of the module to be […] Read more
Etrion and Tamagawa signs a project finance to build a 9.5 MW utility-scale solar project in Japan Updated On Mon, Jul 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Etrion Corporation and Tamagawa Holdings announced signing of the project finance and construction of the Aomori solar power project located in Misawa city in the Aomori prefecture of the Tohoku region in Japan. Aomori is a 9.5 MW utility-scale solar PV power plant to be built in Aomori Prefecture of Japan. Construction-related works are expected […] Read more
SunPower secures 27 out of the total 33 awards under France’s ZNI Tender Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that it was selected to provide 39.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic technology under the French government’s tender for supplying the country’s ZNI (non-interconnected zones) with renewable energy and storage. The company secured 27 out of the total of 33 awards, or 76 percent, under the tender program. As part of the tender […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 26MW Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of six utility-scale projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 26 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of these projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. Powered by ReneSola’s Virtus II modules, the six projects […] Read more
Coal India Limited and SECI signs two agreements for 200MW solar power project in MP Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Coal India limited and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) have signed two agreements for implementation of 200 MW solar power project in Madhya Pradesh. The 100 MW solar power generated by the plant will be utilized by Northern Coalfields limited and another 100 MW will be used by South Eastern Coalfields Limited, each at […] Read more
World Bank announces to provide more than $1 billion for India’s solar project Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Group has signed an agreement with India led International Solar Alliance (ISA) to work together on increasing solar energy use around the world, with the goal of mobilizing $1 trillion in investments by 2030. The agreement was signed in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy minister Piyush […] Read more
MNRE collaborates with KfW for floating solar projects in Maharashtra and Kerala Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with Germany-based development bank KfW to set up two floating solar PV plants in the Maharashtra and Kerala. MNRE recently conducted a study to assess the potential of floating solar power in the country. Both the plants are estimated to cost around USD 46.15 million. “The KfW-funded […] Read more
NHPC planning to set up 600MW solar project at Koyna dam in Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) as part of an initiative to expand its solar portfolio is reportedly planning to set a 600-MW solar project at the Koyna dam in Maharashtra. NHPC is carrying out financial and feasibility study for the project. The company t plans to set up floating solar panels with pumped storage system […] Read more
Telangana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Telangana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 In order meet the state’s rooftop solar target of 2,000 MW by 2022, the state government of Telangana will allow equated monthly instalments (EMI) base rooftop installation program for individual consumers prior being served to government employees in the state. Telangana has a vast solar potential with average insolation […] Read more