Saudi Arabia to Establish $51.22 Million Solar Plant in Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is expected to produce 40MW to 100 MW of power in Bangladesh and will be completed within six months. Saudi Arabia has signed solar power agreement in Dhaka to set up $51.22 Million solar plant in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed between the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry […] Read more
Scatec Solar Secures 40 MW Solar Power Project in Malaysia Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant, located in Northwest Malaysia, is expected to produce 65 GWh of electricity per year with annual revenues of about USD 6 million. Scatec Solar and Fumase have won the contract to develop a 40 MW solar power project in a tender held by the Energy Commission in Malaysia. The power plant, […] Read more
GST Increases Cost of Solar Projects by 12 Percent, Says AISIA Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the current GST regime, “solar power cost will see upward escalation”, the All India Solar Industries Association said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to 10-12 percent rise in overall cost of solar projects, the All India Solar Industries Association has said, while petitioning the government against the rise in tax incidence […] Read more
EDF Renewable Services Provides O&M Services to 146 MWp Bolero Solar Plant in Chile Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Bolero facility, jointly owned by EDF EN Chile and Marubeni, sells the energy produced onto the Chilean spot market. EDF Renewable Services (EDF RS) announced today that it has begun full operations and maintenance services for Chile’s second largest solar park – the 146 megawatt peak (MWp) Bolero Solar PV plant located in the […] Read more
Intersolar India 2017: 241 Exhibitors, 13000 International Visitors Participated Despite Rainfall Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Intersolar is eager to help the government to reach the ambitious goal of 175 GW of green energy by 2022. Intersolar India opened the doors to a total attendance of more than 13,000 solar and energy storage experts at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai with even 10 percent more than the expected visitor numbers. […] Read more
INDIA Marches Ahead Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy As 2017 comes to an end, it is worth taking a holistic look at the Indian solar market to analyze key trends, challenges and outlook. By many accounts, the Indian solar power industry is on a roll. According to a report released by consulting firm Bridge to India, India is expected to reach an installed […] Read more
The Output Power of 60-Cell PV Modules Assembled by Mono-Si PERC Cells Has Exceeded 325W Announced JA Solar Holdings Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy JA Solar also holds the intellectual property rights for bifacial PERC cells with a Chinese patent. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd., announced the output power of its 60-cell PV modules assembled by mono-Si PERC cells has exceeded 325W. The actual output power of 326.67 W measured and certified by TUV […] Read more
Mumbai Temple Harnesses Solar Power to Reduce Annual Power Bills By 40 Percent Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The prominent Manas Mandir derasar in Shahapur has installed solar rooftop panels that will reduce pollution and save 40 percent of its annual cost of electricity. Many Mosques and temples in several parts of India have started to harness electricity from renewable energy sources. This time, the prominent temple in Mumbai, Manas Mandir derasar in […] Read more
Solar Panel Cleaning Startup Ecoppia Raises $13 Million Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company’s founder Moshe and CEO Eran Meller started Ecoppia in 2013, has evolved with a distinct technology for cleaning solar panels. Harel Insurance investments and financial services Ltd. has recently invested in the Israeli startup Ecoppia with $13 Million. This was the third financing round the startup has secured funding. The current investors including […] Read more
