Jobs in Solar – The Untold Story Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In 2015, when the government hiked the solar energy target from 20GW to 100 GW (in a new 175 GW renewables target) by 2022, it was considered wildly ambitious. Also, it was enough to spark strong interest in the sector finally, and with it, big bets. As it turned out, the sector did not […] Read more
EESL Floats Tender For 100 MW of Solar Projects Across Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for developing solar power systems worth a total of 100 MW at various sub-stations/locations in Maharashtra. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs of Ministry of Power (Govt. of India) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders for developing solar power systems worth a […] Read more
ReneSola to Co-Develop 500 MW of Solar Projects in North America with X-Elio Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ReneSola has announced that it entered into a development service agreement with X-Elio North America for the development and construction of solar plants. ReneSola, a leading solar project developer, has announced that it entered into a development service agreement with X-Elio North America, a subsidiary of X-Elio, a Spain-based company specialising in the development, construction, […] Read more
70% Americans Support Nationwide Solar Mandate on New Homes Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new survey has revealed that 70% of American adults would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels to be installed on all newly built homes. A new survey has revealed that as many as 70 percent American adults are eager to harness solar energy as they would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
IEEFA Report on Indonesia’s Solar Policies, Designed to Fail? Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Consistent and market-relevant enabling policies are key to building affordable solar power. Unfortunately, this basic principle has been overlooked as Indonesia has cycled through a patchwork of solar policies that have driven many experienced investors and developers to the sidelines. The proof is in the numbers. Despite having substantial solar resources, Indonesia’s solar policy framework […] Read more
Solar Sector Needs to Ensure Efficient Use of Water: BTI Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag. The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag, consulting and research services provider Bridge To India has […] Read more
Ghaziabad Follows Chandigarh Lead in Solar with Mandatory Installations Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ghaziabad, which has grown tremendously in the past decade as part of the NCR region, often at the expense of the environment, may finally be waking up to need to balance growth with a greener approach. A new order is likely this month that will make it compulsory for all government and semi-government offices on […] Read more
US Solar Market Witnesses Best 1st Quarter in History Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first 3 months of the year, the U.S. installed 2.7 GW of solar PV, making it the most solar capacity ever installed in the first quarter of a year. According to a new report, in the first three months of the year, the U.S. installed 2.7 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV), making it […] Read more