New Technologies Projected to Make Renewable Energy Sources More Affordable Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to a research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), significant advances continue to work their way through the Solar industry. An important technological development is expected to make renewable energy more affordable. BNEF pointed out the introduction of diamond wire saws to slice multicrystalline silicon ingots into wafers can reduce the amount of […] Read more
Ingeteam Uses Drones for Enhanced Solar PV Plant Performance Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy At an operational level, the project will lead to improved panel inspection, shorter measurement-taking and post-processing times, while minimizing operation and maintenance costs and maximizing the service life of the plant. Ingeteam is involved in a research project focused on optimizing PV plant performance with the use of drones. This new system is directed at […] Read more
EBRD strengthens ties with International Solar Alliance Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy A joint declaration to promote solar energy in the countries, where both EBRD and ISA operate was signed in New Delhi. The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in pursuit of their shared goal of mobilizing green energy financing. A joint declaration to […] Read more
India and Other Emerging Economies Can Unlock Trillions of Dollars in Climate Finance: IFC Global Report Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Estimates indicate that India is on track to exceed its target of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions intensity by up to 35 percent by 2030. Developing countries like India can meet climate targets promised in the landmark Paris Agreement by catalyzing trillions of dollars in private investments through a combination of smart policy reforms and innovative business […] Read more
UK Climate Investments and Lightsource Tie-up for Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments will provide 49 percent equity for the construction of the first project partnership with Lightsource to develop and construct up to 300MW of solar power projects. Lightsource Renewable Energy and UK Climate Investments, part of the Green Investment Group within Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, have entered into a partnership agreement to […] Read more
Scatec Solar Closes Financing for 400MW Solar PV Plant in Egypt Updated On Mon, Oct 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The six solar PV projects totaling 400MW involving a total investment of USD 450 million are located in the Benban solar park in Aswan in Upper Egypt. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and partners have achieved financial close for six solar PV power plants in Egypt totaling 400 MW. A consortium of international Development Finance Institutions […] Read more
Key technology trends shaping the Global Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Innovation in Finance When asked about the direction of innovation in financing for clean energy Manish Chaurasia, Managing Director, Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd. (TCCL) said, there is a lot of innovation happening in clean energy financing on a global scale. From securitization of assets to setting up of yield to monetize and plough back capital, […] Read more
JinkoSolar Supplies 12.7 MW of PV Modules for a Solar Plant in Ulan Bator Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar delivered 12.7 MW of its high efficiency PERC modules and custom built 36-cell and 48-cell dual glass modules for a Solar Plant in Ulan Bator. This shipment marks JinkoSolar’s first to the country. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry has announced that it supplied 12.7 MW of PV […] Read more
Foresight Solar Fund Signs Contract for Acquisition with Canadian Solar Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Foresight Solar Fund will acquire three construction stage assets in Queensland, Australia, representing 117MW of peak capacity once installed. Foresight Solar Fund Limited has entered into binding contracts with Canadian Solar to acquire three construction stage assets in Queensland, Australia, representing 117MW of peak capacity once installed. The assets are Longreach Solar Farm (17 MW), […] Read more