IDFC Alternatives to Acquire First Solar’s India portfolio for Rs 1950 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC infrastructure will acquire entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects in India for around $300 million. The infrastructure fund of multi-asset manager IDFC Alternatives is set to make its biggest acquisition till date by taking over the entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects […] Read more
Government Extends Projects deadline Granting Major Relief to the Solar Power Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) this month directing all states to strictly enforce deadlines for solar projects, eschewing extensions. The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays […] Read more
India Aspiring For Global Leadership in Climate Action: Anand Mahindra Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heavy investment in solar and wind has helped drive down costs of electricity to a point where, in many places, renewable sources can generate electricity more cheaply than conventional sources such as coal. India is aspiring for a global leadership in climate action and has set an “ambitious” goal of receiving 40 per cent of […] Read more
Finland’s Taaleri Mulling to Acquire Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Taaleri is actively looking for acquiring solar power projects in India. The wealth management and financing company will utilize its Solar Wind fund to invest internationally in renewable energy India’s solar low-tariff is marking a significant global approach as more international companies are eyeing towards India’s solar market. Now a Finland wealth management and financing […] Read more
Backsheets & EVA: Enduring PV Production Behind the Scene Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Most focus on solar generation is placed on the solar cells themselves, but attention should equally be paid to those components “Behind the Scenes.” What is so important about the back of a solar module? The Behind the Scene THINGs that are attached at the back of the module are one of the key process […] Read more
Indian Railways Introduces Solar Powered Train with Battery Back-Up Updated On Sat, Jul 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1600 Horse Power rake has been conceptualized by Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels (IROAF) using flexible solar panels and Lithium-Ion batteries. India’s national transporter Indian Railways has introduced its first solar-powered rake with a battery back-up to enable it to run at night as well. The move is part of a string of […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Announces Equity Financing of USD 100 Million from Warburg Pincus Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The investment will enable CleanMax Solar to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond India, and provide next generation solutions to the customers through a combination of rooftop solar and energy storage. CleanMax Solar, India’s largest rooftop solar developer for the corporate sector, today announced that it has secured equity financing of up to USD 100 million […] Read more
Tailoring Solar Power for Textile Industry Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Textile Industry has always been amenable in adapting newer and more efficient technologies. Electricity is most necessary input that mill needs today and it has always remained area of concern in this segment. Textile industry has been early adopter of renewable energy in India and has contributed largely in the growth of clean […] Read more
India Emerging as Front-Runner in Fight Against Climate Change: World Bank Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In India and beyond, solar power is starting to displace coal as an energy source. India is emerging as a front runner in the global fight against climate change, the World Bank has said, noting that the solar power is gradually displacing coal as an energy source in the Asian country. “With a sweeping commitment […] Read more
