New US Solar Workforce Development Program will facilitate the training of more skilled workers Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the number of US solar jobs doubling over the last six years, and the solar industry adding workforce at a rate almost 12 times faster than the economy in general, the need to have skilled solar workers is getting high. However, as a relatively new field, employment infrastructure and training opportunities in the solar […] Read more
Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation Buildings to get Roof-top Solar Units Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy State-held Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation is set to install rooftop solar PV units with a total capacity of 68 MW on these buildings. The state cabinet has cleared a proposal to setup roof-top solar units in Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation buildings. Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra said that solar units would be installed under the public-private-partnership […] Read more
An Exclusive Interview with Rajesh Gupta, Director, Okaya Power Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The B2B media puffed after Okaya Power asserted to be the world’s largest power tubular battery company from India by 2020. From the commitment of being the pioneer on the roads of storage; the company is also incubating to beat the ‘Solar Heat’. It’s not just the course to cinch the pragmatic solar fate but […] Read more
India, US solar case: WTO Appellate Body to Deliver Verdict by September Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) appellate body is expected to deliver its verdict on an appeal by India in its solar mission dispute with the United States by September. The appellate body of WTO is a standing body that includes seven officials. It listens to the appeals from reports issued by panels in disputes involving […] Read more
RE Industry gears up for Renewable Energy India 2016 Expo Updated On Fri, Jul 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy UBM India is all set to host the 10th edition of its flagship event, Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) scheduled from 7th to 9th September 2016 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida. India’s green economy community and participants from overseas will congregate at the REI Expo to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights […] Read more
Inter-state transmission lines are planned and implemented for Supply of Power from Surplus States to Deficit States Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister PiyushGoyal in Lok Sabha informed that the inter-state transmission lines are planned and implemented as a part of the evacuation system from inter-state generation stations and also as system strengthening projects. The inter-state transmission lines are used for delivery of power from the generating stations to their […] Read more
Alterra Power acquires 20 MW solar portfolio from Inovateus Solar Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Alterra Power enters into an agreement with Inovateus Solar to acquire an 80% ownership interest in a two-project 20 MWDC portfolio of solar farms in the Midwestern United States. Both the solar projects are contracted under long-term, investment-grade power purchase agreements. Alterra is actively developing and arranging finance for its first project, a 7 MWDC […] Read more
Alliant Energy customers Starts Receiving Clean Power From Wisconsin’s Largest Solar Facility Updated On Tue, Jul 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Wisconsin’s largest solar facility is now delivering clean power to Alliant Energy customers. The 2.3-megawatt Rock River solar project recently went into service near Beloit, Wis. The solar facility includes over 7,700 solar panels, covers nearly 17 acres and produces enough electricity to power 500 homes. The Rock River solar project is located on Alliant […] Read more
SolarCity raises USD 345 million from four partners to finance new solar projects Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy SolarCity has raised $345 million in tax equity from four separate partners in June and July to finance new solar projects. The fund will cover capital cost of new equipment and installations and make it possible for customers to pay less for solar power than they for utility power. Beside the USD345 million in new […] Read more