Intersolar India is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Bengaluru – the Silicon Valley and technology hub of India Updated On Thu, Mar 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar developments in India grew exponentially in 2017. Further announcements and new market opportunities in the energy storage and electric mobility sector strengthen India to become an interesting and very promising market in the future. The state of Karnataka is one of the most flourishing Indian solar markets and the first Indian state to launch […] Read more
Forecasting to mitigate back-down Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Unlike other renewable energy rich countries where grid management is for the purpose of energy management, the grid management in India actually targets to solve the capacity management problem. The power market structure of India is comparatively complex unlike other countries and with the penetration of massive variable renewable energy like wind and solar, the […] Read more
XSun Picks Sierra Wireless’ IoT Solution for Solar Drone Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has architected the 4.5m-wide SolarXOne with a wide surface of solar panels and a large variety of sensors, giving it the ability to fly autonomously for days, covering long distances while collecting data. XSun, a startup based in France, has selected Sierra Wireless’ device-to-cloud IoT solution, including AirLink® RV50 gateways, multi-operator smart connectivity services and the AirVantage® […] Read more
Arctech Solar Provides 46MW Racking System to Japan Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy For the first time the company bring a fixed-mounting structure, with more adjustable joints, to the Japanese market. Solar tracking and racking systems provider Arctech Solar has provided 46MW racking system to a solar power plant in Gunma, Japan. For the first time the company bring a fixed-mounting structure, with more adjustable joints, to the Japanese […] Read more
M-KOPA Solar, Mastercard Join Hands for Pay-As-You-Go Solar Program Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy M-KOPA will pilot Mastercard’s Quick Response (QR) payment technology in Uganda to extend the reach of its pioneering pay-as-you-go solar program. Mastercard, an American multinational financial services corporation, has entered into partnership with Kenyan pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA to expand its solar energy provisioning to homes and businesses in Africa. At the Mobile World Congress both […] Read more
S’pore-based SolarHome Raises $1.2 mn in Convertible Note Offering Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company to use funds to expand into dry zone in Myanmar and build out credit risk management function. A Singapore-based start-up, SolarHome, that provide Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar off-grid solutions, has raised another USD 1.2 million in growth capital through an issue of convertible notes to a consortium of investors. The company to use funds to expand […] Read more
Six Flags Entertainment to Create Largest Solar Carport in North America Updated On Sat, Feb 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has also plans for a nearly 7-megawatt system at Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. As part of its green initiative, the US-based theme park company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is planning to boost solar capacity at two of its California parks, including Magic Mountain. Six Flags in partnership with JLL, a global professional services […] Read more
Statkraft Installs 5MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Statkraft BLP Solar Solutions earlier commissioned several roof-top and ground-mounted projects, including a 5MW open access solar plant in Tumkur District, Karnataka. Statkraft BLP Solar Solutions (SBSS), a leading renewable energy company in India has commissioned a 5MW ‘in-campus’ solar project at SRF’s manufacturing plant in Gummidipoondi in the state of Tamil Nadu. The solar […] Read more
Sunnova Expands Residential Solar Service Offerings into Nevada Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Sunnova will give customers in Nevada the opportunity to customize and either own their systems, through Sunnova’s EZ Own plan, or purchase the power generated by the solar system through its EZ Pay PPA or PPA solar plans. Sunnova Energy Corporation, a leading U.S. residential solar and energy storage provider has announced that it will […] Read more