India’s solar capacity addition to remain strong (7-7.5 GW) in FY 2018 backed by project pipeline: ICRA Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s wind power capacity addition in the current fiscal will depend on bidding plans of utilities, while that of solar power will remain strong at 7- 7.5 GW, credit rating firm Icra said today. The renewable energy (RE) sector reported a record capacity addition of over 11 GW in FY2017, an increase of around 60% […] Read more
Construction Set to Begin on 55MW Solar PV Project in Kenya Updated On Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 55MW solar PV project, which will cost approximately US$116 million to develop, will stand as the largest solar plant ever developed in Africa. The Kenyan Rural Electrification Authority’s (REA) has approved the construction of a 55MW Solar PV Power plant in Garissa at a cost of Kshs 12.8 billion. The Authority will set up […] Read more
Rays Power Infra commissions 78 MW Solar PV project in Uttarakhand Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar PV project execution work started in the last week of November 2016 and was executed by Rays Power Infra on turnkey basis – from land acquisition to commissioning. Rays Power Infra Pvt. Ltd. has announced the successful commissioning of its 78 MW solar PV projects in Tehsil-Bhagwanpur in the Roorkee District of Uttarakhand. […] Read more
Rewa Solar Power Project to Achieve Commercial Closure Soon Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 750 MW Rewa solar power project will be delivering generated energy to Madhya Pradesh Power Management Corporation Ltd and Delhi Metro Railway Corporation. The 750 MW Rewa solar power project in Madhya Pradesh, which boasts of a three-tier payment security mechanism and optimal power scheduling arrangement, is expected to achieve commercial closure soon. Power […] Read more
Meham Sugar Mills Tenders 20 MW Solar Power Project in Haryana Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The tender for 20 MW Solar Power Project will include construction, commissioning, and operation and maintenance. Meham Sugar Mills has tendered a 20 MW solar power project to be developed on a build, own, operate and transfer basis. The co-operative sugar mill will provide 80 acres of land on lease for 25 years to develop […] Read more
Aquila Capital Completes Divestment of Second Solar PV Project in Japan Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 38.4 MWp solar PV plant is Aquila Capital’s second project in Japan and establishes company’s presence in the island nation. Aquila Capital has completed the development of a solar PV project in Japan with an installed capacity of 38.4 MWp and has sold it to a local institutional investor. Aquila Capital additionally will manage […] Read more
Vikram Solar commissions 20MW Solar Power Project for Jindal Aluminum in Karnataka Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has used 73040 modules for the solar power project with 315wp capacity each, offering grid connectivity of 66KV to the Mayakonda Sub Station. Vikram Solar on Wednesday announced the commissioning of a 20 MW Solar Power Project in the state of Karnataka for Jindal Aluminum Ltd. Bangalore. Being nestled in Bavihalu, in the […] Read more
Solar Frontier Americas Sales 40 MW Solar Power Project to Dominion Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Midway II solar power project (sited on 320-acres northwest of Calipatria, California) is part of Solar Frontier Americas’ 106 megawatts (DC) Midway projects portfolio Solar Frontier Americas has announced that it has sold its 40 megawatts (DC) (30 megawatts AC), Midway II solar power plant to a subsidiary of Dominion Energy Inc. Dominion serves more […] Read more
SB Energy Commissions 350 MW Solar Power Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy SB Energy, the joint venture firm of SoftBank has successfully commissioned its 350 MW solar power project in Andhra Pradesh under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission at a 25-year tariff of Rs 4.63 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). SB Energy Holdings today announced the commencement of commercial operation of its 350 MW solar power plant in […] Read more