The Problem with Rooftop Solar. Discom View Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the first of a two-part series based on the report, Solar Rooftop, The Discom Perspective, we bring to you the issues, and possible solutions (in part 2) proposed by discoms. The report has been released by TERI and the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation. Even as India’s renewable renaissance has stumbled in the past 18 […] Read more
Installation of Additional Solar DC Capacity to be Left on Developers: MNRE Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has stated that as long as the solar plants are in accordance with the contracted AC capacity, installation of DC capacity should be left to developers In a decision that will come as a relief for solar power developers in the country, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an advisory/clarification […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for 250 Electric Buses in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued three tenders for the operation of 250 electric buses in three cities of Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Vidyut Yapar Nigam Limited has issued three tenders, inviting bids from eligible firms for the operation of 250 electric buses in three cities of Madhya Pradesh. The project will be completed under the second phase of […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Target for 30 GW Renewable Energy Generation by 2022 Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 MW The state government of Gujarat has set a target of achieving 30 GW (30,000 MW) of renewable energy generation by 2022 from the current generational capacity of 9670 […] Read more
Genie Energy Solar Arm Bags Module Supply Order from JPMorgan Chase Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Prism Solar Technologies (Prism Solar), a solar manufacturing arm of Genie Energy, has secured an order from JPMorgan Chase to supply solar modules for the installation at its facilities. The company said in a statement that, “Genie Energy Ltd announced that its solar manufacturing subsidiary, Prism Solar Technologies, has received additional purchase orders from JPMorgan […] Read more
Industrial Solar Arm Inks Pact with UNIPER for Solar Process Heat Updated On Mon, Nov 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to use solar process heat in place of thermal in the industry, solar energy equipment provider Industrial Solar Holding Europe AB, via its wholly owned subsidiary, German Industrial Solar has signed a cooperation agreement with UNIPER SE. The move came after the company analyses the huge potential of solar process heat in […] Read more
Intersect Power Inks Long-term PPA with Direct Energy for 250 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, the Athos I project is likely to kick start construction in June 2020 and Athos II in October 2020. Utility-scale renewable energy developer Intersect Power has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Direct Energy Business for Intersect Power’s 250 MW (MWAC) solar project. Direct Energy Business is a part of Direct Energy, one of North America’s largest […] Read more
Solar Power and Agriculture: Can There Be a Happy Coexistence? Updated On Fri, Nov 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy News yesterday that cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, US, are trying out solar installations on their farms to get some extra income has put the focus back on one of the biggest critiques of solar power. That there simply isn’t enough land that meets the requirements of sunlight, proximity to the transmission grid, and a ready […] Read more
Massachusetts Selects 804 MW Mayflower Wind Proposal Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Mayflower Wind has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from offshore wind to the electricity customers within the state Mayflower Wind Energy, a joint venture of Shell New Energies and EDPR Offshore North America (EDPR), has been chosen by Massachusetts to supply 804 MW of clean, renewable energy from […] Read more
