TEDA Seeks Bids for Solar Parks in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy TEDA has set three objectives for development of solar parks in the state such as develop quality infrastructure for solar energy, bring appropriate technology to achieve optimum efficiency, and achieve energy security in the state of Tamil Nadu. Riding on the ‘Vision Tamil Nadu 2023’ for renewable energy and the renewable energy purchase Obligations (RPO) […] Read more
SolarEdge Set to Enter Footprints in UPS Market via Gamatronic’s Acquisition Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2018. With an aim to move into the markets beyond solar arena, publicly listed PV inverter maker, SolarEdge Technologies will enter into the UPS market by signing an asset purchase agreement with Gamatronic Electronic […] Read more
Pema Khandu Inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh’s Biggest Solar Plant Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant was commissioned on April 1 at an estimated investment of Rs 8.50 crore and has a capacity of 1 MW power generation. At Energy Awareness Park, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with Power Minister Tamiyo Taga inaugurated the state’s biggest solar power plant. According to a statement issued by state government the […] Read more
Tariffs Drop at NTPC’s Solar Auction Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy All the winners include Sprng Energy, Ayana Renewable Power, and SB Energy Solar. The winners at the auction got 250 MW each. In a 750 MW auction conducted by NTPC for projects at Ananthapuram Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh the tariffs fell to Rs 2.72-2.73 per unit. All the winners include Sprng Energy, Ayana Renewable Power, […] Read more
California Mandates Solar Panels on All New Homes Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move was approved unanimously by five-member California Energy Commission and is first of its kind in the country. It is seen as a latest effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Taking a lead in the US, California has made it mandatory for homes and low-rise apartments starting in 2020 to have solar rooftop panels […] Read more
ReNew Power to Acquire Five Renewable Energy Firms for Rs 6,000 cr Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Gurgaon based ReNew Power is mulling to buy five renewable energy companies in the solar and wind energy space, with combined capacity of nearly 680 MW for about Rs 6,000 crore. Moreover, the transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Also, […] Read more
SECI’s 70 MW Amguri Solar Park Tender to Close on May 22 Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The maximum tariff payable to the project developer is fixed at Rs 3.43/ kWh for 25 years. The Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI’s) tender for setting up of 70 MW grid-connected solar PV (SPV) power project at Amguri Solar Park in Assam will be closed on May 22, 2018. In February this year, SECI […] Read more
Oz Plans Country’s Largest Solar Farm at 1500 MW Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The proposed solar farm has six times larger capacity than its closest rival, The Sunraysia Solar farm in the country. Australia is proposing its largest solar farm in the suburb of Ipswich, east of Harlin along the D’Aguilar Highway. The farm will have a final capacity of 1500 megawatts of power generation. The proposed plant […] Read more
Zilla Parishad Schools in Nagpur to Get Solar Upgradation Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The upgrade includes solar power set up to be integrated in the schools. It will not only fulfill the energy needs of the schools but also make them self-reliant. This is besides having the digital classrooms. Under the new ‘Integrated Digital Classroom’ (IDC) around 300 Zilla Parishad schools in Nagpur will be upgraded this year. […] Read more