World Added More Solar than Fossil Fuel Power Generating Capacity in 2017: UN Report Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar power also attracted far more investment, at USD 160.8 billion, up 18 per cent, than any other technology. Solar energy dominated global investment in new power generation like never before in 2017, a UN report has said. The world installed a record 98 GW of new solar capacity, which is far more than the […] Read more
Cabinet Approval Soon for Rs 50k cr KUSUM Scheme on Solar Farming Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy We would be able to implement the scheme in first half of this fiscal, says Anand Kumar. The KUSUM scheme may soon get the Cabinet nod by this month end and will be rolled out in the first half this fiscal, a senior official said. On the launch of TERI year book, New and Renewable Energy Secretary Anand Kumar said, […] Read more
Nextera Energy to Sell its Canadian Renewable Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy An affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources will continue to operate all of the facilities included in the transaction under a 10-year services agreement with CPPIB. NextEra Energy Partners has signed a definitive pact with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for the sale of its wind and solar generation portfolio in Canada, for about USD 582.3 million. […] Read more
Fossil Fuels Dominance Shrank on Renewables’ Cost Reduction, Says BNEF Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for all the leading technologies states that fossil fuel power is facing an unprecedented challenge in all the three roles it performs in the energy mix – supply of ‘bulk generation’, supply of ‘dispatchable generation’, and provision of ‘flexibility’. After significant reduction in the cost of wind, solar […] Read more
Gaskell West 1 Solar Project Begins Commercial Operation in California Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Gaskell West 1 consists of approximately 85,710 modules manufactured by Canadian Solar.Construction of the approximately 280-acre project began in October 2017 and created 220 peak construction jobs. Southern Power has announced the commercial operation of the 20-MW Gaskell West 1 Solar Facility in Kern County, California. This project marks Southern Power’s fifth solar facility within […] Read more
AECC Signs PPA to Buy 100 MW of Solar Power from RES Updated On Fri, Mar 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The 100MW project, consisting of over 362,000 solar panels, will create as many as 175 jobs during the peak of construction, with up to three permanent jobs once construction is completed. In a significant development, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has signed a power purchase agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas (RES) to supply 100 […] Read more
US Based Arkansas Electric Adds 100 MW of Solar Power Updated On Wed, Mar 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative, provides wholesale power to Arkansas’ 17 electric distribution cooperatives that provide electricity to about 500,000 homes, farms and businesses in Arkansas and surrounding states. US-based Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. of Little Rock has entered into a power purchase agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES) […] Read more
India, France ink Renewable Energy Contracts under ISA Umbrella Updated On Fri, Mar 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy In new & renewable energy sector, India’s one of the leading solar manufacturer and EPC player Vikram Solar has signed a collaboration pact with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). Under the umbrella of International Solar Alliance (ISA), Indian and French companies have signed various business contracts and agreements in the new […] Read more
Suzlon Commissions 340 MW Solar Projects in Three States Updated On Fri, Mar 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy With the commissioning of 340 MW projects, Suzlon has completed delivery of its entire solar order book. Suzlon, India’s largest renewable energy solution provider has commissioned 340 megawatt (MW) of solar projects across Telangana, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The projects include 210 MW in Telangana, 60 MW in Rajasthan and 70 MW in Maharashtra, the company […] Read more
