Tamil Nadu to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu is planning to produce 3,000 MW of power in next three years through solar rooftop and develop green villages. Speaking on the sideline of 15th edition of CII Green Power 2016 P Thangamani, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise said that the state has developed a vision to become a global leader in […] Read more
NISE organizing One Day Workshop for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies on 12th July Updated On Fri, Jul 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) to facilitate the Research & Development, Testing, Certification, Skill Development activities in the field of Solar Energy Technologies. NISE supports the ministry in execution of prestigious Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission. The Institute is committed to the development and demonstration of solar energy related technologies and its applications […] Read more
World Bank announces to provide more than $1 billion for India’s solar project Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Group has signed an agreement with India led International Solar Alliance (ISA) to work together on increasing solar energy use around the world, with the goal of mobilizing $1 trillion in investments by 2030. The agreement was signed in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy minister Piyush […] Read more
MNRE collaborates with KfW for floating solar projects in Maharashtra and Kerala Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in collaboration with Germany-based development bank KfW to set up two floating solar PV plants in the Maharashtra and Kerala. MNRE recently conducted a study to assess the potential of floating solar power in the country. Both the plants are estimated to cost around USD 46.15 million. “The KfW-funded […] Read more
SunPower’s four-megawatt solar power system is under construction at CSUF Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that construction is underway on a four-megawatt SunPower solar power system at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)’s three parking areas. The university will purchase the solar power from solar power system under a PPA that offers competitive rates. According to CSUF this will enable the university to offset over one-third of their peak electrical […] Read more
SolarCity announces Special Committee for Tesla Deal Updated On Tue, Jun 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Just after the American electric car maker, Tesla proposed an acquisition deal with SolarCity – the solar panel manufacturer company has recently formed a special committee of just two directors to evaluate Tesla Motors $2.8 billion acquisition deal. SolarCity independent directors Donald Kendall and Nancy Pfund will serve on the committee. Kendall is the chief […] Read more
“It is not a cup of tea for any manufacturers to produce an inverter which can run for decades without problem” Luke Lu, Director for Indian Business, Sungrow Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A number of companies are integrating photovoltaic inverter and storage technologies. How its cost implication compared to the output efficiency is affecting a change in various types of installations? Inverter is the heart of any solar PV system. It is highly a technology oriented product. It certainly needs an expertise to produce a highly efficient […] Read more
By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […] Read more
Hartek Power to double its commissioned solar EPC projects to 500 MW by the end of current FY Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hartek Power is reportedly planning to double its total commissioned solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects to 500 MW by the end of this FY. Speaking to ET Hartek Singh chairman of Hartek Power said completion of project on time is a major strength of solar power as compared to the duration that thermal […] Read more
