PM Narendra Modi invites India’s top fossil fuel ventures to contribute in solar Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s topmost energy corporations are moving beyond their roots in fossil fuels to plough money into renewables, supporting the idea of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal to expand the growth of alternatives to the most polluting forms of energy. According to the reports of state agency responsible for implementing energy policy, one of the prominent […] Read more
SPI Energy Completes 2.4MW Nishiura Power Plant In Japan And Connects It To The Grid Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy SPI Energy ‘s wholly owned Japanese subsidiary, SPI Solar Japan has completed the 2.4MW Nishiura power plant in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture and connected it to the grid. This was the first distributed generation PV project undertaken by SPI Japan in September 2014 and covered all aspects of the plant’s development, construction and operation. The utility-scale […] Read more
Indian Government doubles down on Solar Parks after SunEdison Setback Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy According to the reports from a top government official, India is expected to double the target for energy to be generated from solar parks by 2020, as roof-top installations progress has turned out to be slower than anticipated and U.S. company SunEdison’s projects are threatened by its bankruptcy. The Indian Government acquired lands are most […] Read more
Economics of Commercial Energy Storage in the U.S Will be Attractive by 2021: GTM Research Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Over the last two year commercial energy storage has been the fastest-growing storage segment in the U.S. Bulk of this growth occurred in California, while other markets have started to crop up in recent months. GTM Research in its report named ‘The Economics of Commercial Energy Storage in the U.S’ breaks down the commercial end-customer […] Read more
Centre using VGF tool to woo states like West Bengal for its solar mission Updated On Sat, Jul 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Centre is trying to woo states like West Bengal offering viability gap funding to put national solar mission on fast track. Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE) joint Secretary Tarun Kapoor speaking to PTI said “We will offer viability gap funding to the state governments. We will give subsidy to bring down the tariff to […] Read more
UGE to Design and Develop 300 kW Solar Project in Kaladar, Ontario Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy UGE International has secured a contract to design and develop a 300 kilowatt solar project near Kaladar, Ontario. The project will derive revenue through Ontario’s feed-in tariff FIT3 program and builds upon the relationship between UGE, Soventix Canada (“SCI”), and TREC SolarShare Co-operative, which will finance all construction activities and purchase the commissioned energy generating […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 26MW Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of six utility-scale projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 26 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of these projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. Powered by ReneSola’s Virtus II modules, the six projects […] Read more
GMR Energy sells stake to Adani Transmission Updated On Sat, Jul 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy GMR Energy Limited (GEL) has entered into definitive agreements with Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) to sell its 74% stake in Maru Transmission Services Limited (MTSL) and 49% stake in Aravali Transmission Services Limited (ATSL). Currently the stakes in MTSL and in ATSL shall be transferred to ATL with an option to acquire the balance stakes […] Read more
IRPRI’s 4 Day Residential Training Programme concludes Updated On Sat, Jul 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy IPPAI Regulatory & Policy Research Institute, with India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) organized a four-day residential, training program on “Reducing Power Costs through Optimisation: A to Z of Power Trading; Mandatory Trading of RECs & ESCerts”.The training program that started on 29th June concluded today (2nd July) in IRPRI Resort, Belgundi, Belgaum, Karnataka. The course […] Read more