Unplanned Solar Plant Repairs Worth $16 bn by 2024 Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Annual solar plant repairs costs will grow from nearly USD 4.5 billion in 2019 to just over USD 9 billion in 2024. According to a new report, annual solar plant operations and maintenance (O&M) costs will grow from nearly USD 4.5 billion in 2019 to just over USD 9 billion in 2024. The report by […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
Engie EPS Selected for Solar Plus Storage Projects in Guam Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Engie EPS has been selected as the successful bidder for the construction of two solar-plus-storage projects under a 20-year PPA in Guam Engie EPS, a subsidiary of the Engie group, involved in the energy storage systems and microgrids segment has been informed that the Power Authority of Guam, a US territory in the Western Pacific, […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
Ray of Hope: Azuri Opens New Solar Centre in Kenya to Connect the Unconnected Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy This move is significant for the area as only 46 percent of the county’s general population is connected to the grid, as per the Kisumu County government data. With an aim to connect the unconnected world, Cambridge solar company Azuri Technologies has opened it’s off-grid solar centre in Kisumu County, which is one of among […] Read more
Gujarat Rooftop Solar Scheme Targeting 2 Lakh Households in First Year Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat energy minister Saurabh Patel has said that the state government’s rooftop solar panel scheme aims to cover two lakh households by March 31 next year. Under the scheme, people can install solar panels for electricity generation on the roof of their houses, and if there is surplus electricity, they can sell it to the power grid. […] Read more
Rajasthan Road Transport Co Tenders for 4 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy RSRTC has floated a tender for setting up of rooftop solar projects worth 4 MW capacity at its premises/ depots in various districts of Rajasthan The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) has floated a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of grid-connected rooftop solar projects worth a cumulative 4 MW […] Read more
Top 5 Fastest-Growing Solar Markets in Africa Updated On Sat, Sep 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The year 2018 was exceptionally good for Africa and 5 African markets drove the continent’s solar energy market. Last Year Africa showed good progress in its solar market growth which was primarily driven by five countries: Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and Ghana. The continent’s solar assets experienced a growth of over 1.8 GW in new solar […] Read more
GE Selected for 100 MWh Energy Storage Systems in California Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has been selected for the supply of battery energy storage systems for three projects in California for a total capacity of 100 MWh GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has been selected by Convergent Energy + Power (Convergent) for the supply of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for three projects in […] Read more
