Dehradun is Home to North India’s First Solar-Powered Hydroponic Plant Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy North India’s first solar-powered hydroponic plant has been inaugurated in Dehradun. With capacity at 71kw, the solar power plant sprawls to 6,000 square feet of area. It consists of 36 panels. Under these panels, 6000 vegetable pots can be positioned three feet above soil. This makes the plant extremely productive in nature. With the establishment […] Read more
Denham Capital Announces $200 Million for Solar Energy Generator Solops Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Boston based global energy transition investment firm Denham Capital has announced that it has closed a purchase agreement with Solops that develops, finances, and owns and operates photovoltaic solar projects in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector throughout the United States. Under the agreement, Denham has acquired Solops and will support the growth of the […] Read more
Lightsource bp & Contact Energy to Develop 150 MW Solar PV Project in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, which delves into the development and management of solar energy projects, will develop one of New Zealand’s largest solar development project at Christchurch Airport. Lightsource bp and New Zealand based Contact Energy, will together develop the 150 MW solar project. The deal marks the firm’s first project in New Zealand. The Kowhai Park […] Read more
Vast Solar Gets $65 Million Funding from ARENA for Australia’s Concentrated Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) has announced a funding of $65 million to renewable energy developer Vast Solar to help the firm deliver its VS1, the 30 MW/ 288 MWh concentrated solar plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. The funding is expected to create hundreds of jobs and be the catalyst for an Australian […] Read more
Antaisolar to Supply 187 MW Solar Trackers to CEMIG Solar Project in Brazil Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy China-based solar PV conglomerate Antaisolar has announced the signing of a 187 MW supply agreement to provide its comprehensive solar tracking system for CEMIG Solar Project in Brazil. This project is estimated to be grid in the third quarter of 2023, and will annually deliver 220 million kWh of clean energy for this region after […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE to be Technology Partner for Emmvee’s New Solar Cell Factory in Bengaluru Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy PV modules maker and supplier Emmvee Group has announced that it has signed an MoU with Fraunhofer ISE which is the largest solar research institute in Europe. The MoU appoints Fraunhofer ISE as the solar technology partner of Emmvee for its upcoming solar cell manufacturing facility near Bengaluru. The official statement Emmvee held that the […] Read more
Kaleshwaram Project In Telangana Will Not Have Floating Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy There will be no floating solar plants coming up in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme area in Telangana. Telangana Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy has clarified in the State Assembly that the floating solar idea has been dropped by the state government as it was opposed by the fishermen. The project, the world’s largest lift […] Read more
Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Issues EoI for Empanelment of EPC Contractors for 4 MW Captive Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy State-owned entity Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for the empanelment of EPC contractors to develop a 4 MW captive solar plant for CNNL at Nanjangud Taluk, Karnataka. The last date for submission of bids is 24.02.2023 at 16:00:00. The opening date for bids is 27.02.2023 at 11:00:00. The […] Read more
Employment in Solar & Wind Sector Rises Eight-Fold, New Study Points Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy A joint report by three think tanks has revealed that the solar and wind energy sectors in India have added 52,700 new workforce in project development roles in the last financial year. This marks an eight-fold jump in the employment in this segment from financial year 2021. The new study is done by the Council […] Read more