Interview with Sanjeev Sinha, President – IT & Digital Transformation, India Power Corporation Ltd Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy For the Discom, smart grid can give out right information at the right time so that it can react and manage the grid accordingly. It would give a better control on the grid to manage load and even know beforehand on the impending load based on past data. This will allow Discom to draw appropriate […] Read more
NBCIL Invites Developers For Setting Up Solar Projects Under CPSU-II Scheme Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Corporation has identified factory lands spanning over 10.46 acres in Ghaziabad for the development of solar power plants. The National Bicycle Corporation of India (NBCIL), a Government of India Undertaking, with reference to SECI’s 2000 MW grid-connected solar PV projects under CPSU Scheme, Phase-II, Tranche-I has invited government producers interested in participating in the […] Read more
Tata Power Shifts Complete Focus to Renewable Energy, to Cease Building New Coal Plants: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility ceases new coal-fired power development, creates a future based on renewables. One of the country’s largest private integrated power company, Tata Power has recently made it publicly clear that it will cease building new coal-fired capacity, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, Tata Power: […] Read more
Rating Agency ICRA Predicts 7-7.5 GW Solar Capacity Additions this Financial Year Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rating agency ICRA said on April 23 that it has estimated 7-7.5 GW solar power capacity addition during the current financial year, which includes 1 GW of rooftop solar. “The domestic solar power capacity addition is expected at around 7 GW to 7.5 GW (including around 1 GW of rooftop solar capacity) in FY 2020 as […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Secures Rs 275 Cr Investment From UK Climate Investment Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based solar power developer CleanMax Solar has raised Rs 275 crore in equity funding from UK Climate Investments (UKCI). UKCI will underpin the development of a nationwide network of solar farms following the agreement to invest £30 million in one of India’s leading providers of renewable energy for commercial and industrial clients, CleanMax Solar. Founded […] Read more
Facebook, Dominion Energy to Add Six New Solar Facilities Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, these solar projects are expected to become operational by mid-2020 and all of them are in addition to the two previously announced 240 MW solar projects. In a bid to go green with solar, social networking giant Facebook and US-based Dominion Energy has partnered to add 6 new solar facilities with total capacity of 350 MW. […] Read more
Increased Demand For Solar Panels Pushing Up Solar Prices Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy At a time when price drops are taken for given in the long term, researchers from the University of Kent warn that high solar panel demand could lead spike in silver prices, with production costs soaring in the future. According to the researchers from Kent Business School, the rising demand for solar panels is pushing up […] Read more
Johns Hopkins University Commits to Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The 15-year agreement will allow Johns Hopkins to meet roughly two-thirds of the university’s overall electricity needs with solar power. Marking the largest commitment to solar energy in Maryland and one of the most significant pledges to greenhouse gas reduction in higher education, Johns Hopkins University has entered into a long-term agreement to supply its […] Read more
Amplus Inks Pact with Kongsberg to Digitalize Solar Asset Lifecycle Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy “This partnership with Kongsberg Digital is another step in our endeavor to channelize the power of technology to maximize solar performance,” he added. Gurgaon-based Amplus Energy Solutions has entered into an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway’s Kongsberg Digital to utilize its efficiency enhancing applications – Kognifai. As per the deal, Amplus will explore opportunities […] Read more
