Cost Reduction in Storage is Key for the Next Level of Solar Growth: Pradeep Chauhan Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pradeep Chauhan, Country Manager, Indian Subcontinent for Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica, SA, the Spanish solar firm making waves finds himself in focus, after his firm made a record low bid of Rs 2.36 to win a 300 MW share at a SECI Auction this year. Solarpack, which has been bidding, and growing aggressively in multiple markets, […] Read more
Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by Japan, South Korea To Ensure Solar Growth Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The story in India might be depressing, with installations likely to hit a 4 year low this year after the peak of 2017, but the bigger picture for solar remains bright. That is because in the economies that can truly swing the balance, solar remains key to achieving key emission and carbon neutrality goals. Joining […] Read more
Total Wins 20% of the Latest National Solar Tenders in France Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total has been awarded 67 MWp of solar projects representing 20% of the volumes awarded in the eighth period of national solar tenders called in France Total, through Total Quadran, a wholly-owned affiliate dedicated to developing and producing renewable energy in France, was awarded 67 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar projects representing 20 percent of the […] Read more
Pandemic Saves 2.5 Years of Emissions, Accelerates Coal Timeline in India: BNEF Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The drop in energy demand due to the pandemic will remove some 2.5 years worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to BNEF The stark drop in energy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic will remove some 2.5 years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to research company […] Read more
Global Solar Installations to hit 115 GW in 2020, Only 4.9 GW for India: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year. As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year, according to […] Read more
EBRD, AIIB and Partners to Finance 100 MW Wind Farm in Kazakhstan Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD and its partners are supporting the construction of a 100 MW wind farm near the town of Zhanatas in the south of Kazakhstan. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and its partners are promoting the further transition from coal-fired power plants to renewable-energy power generation in Kazakhstan by supporting the construction of […] Read more
Neoen Completes Financing of Largest Solar Farm in Australia Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Neoen has completed financial close on Western Downs Green Power Hub, a 460 MWp solar farm in Queensland which will be the largest solar farm in Australia Neoen, one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing producers of exclusively renewable energy, has completed financial close on Western Downs Green Power Hub, a 460 MWp solar farm […] Read more
Exemption for BIS Registration for Smaller PV Module Manufacturers Extended Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers till they have valid IEC certificates for their products The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued in a gazette notification that it has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers (annual production capacity […] Read more
883 MW of Rooftop Solar Capacity Added in First 9 Months of 2020 Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy As per the data released by the MNRE for the period starting January 2020 till September 2020, about 883 MW of rooftop solar was added in India. As per the data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the period starting January 2020 till Sep 2020, about 2320 MW of solar […] Read more
