Sri Lanka is betting big on Solar and Wind energy sources through competitive bidding route Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka also has an active rooftop solar power programme. The government is targeting such plants on at least one million roofs with an installed capacity of around 1,000 MW. With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Energy, Vivint Solar partners to Bring Automotive Battery Innovation to the U.S. Residential Solar Market Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two companies will introduce a joint offering that will provide customers with the German engineering and performance of Mercedes-Benz Energy batteries coupled with Vivint Solar’s expertise in designing, installing and servicing solar energy systems. Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to bring the Mercedes-Benz customizable home energy storage system to […] Read more
Vietnamese Province Green-Lights $35 Million Solar Energy Plant Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 30 MW solar energy plant is being developed as a joint venture between local energy companies Song Lam Investment & Construction and Song La Energy JSC, and is being entirely domestically-funded, with a total investment of VND800 billion (US$35 million). Vietnam’s north-central province of Thanh Hoa is set to build a new 30 MW […] Read more
8minutenergy Expands Into Energy Storage Market With 1 Gigawatt Project Pipeline Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy 8minutenergy is working with industry-leading manufacturers to offer energy storage solutions featuring lithium-ion and flow batteries, flywheels, and other storage mediums 8minutenergy Renewables has announced that it has expanded into the energy storage market with a 1 gigawatt (GW) project pipeline. The company is focused on standalone storage and hybrid (solar PV + storage) systems, […] Read more
Odisha CM seeks intervention of PM for early set up of National Institute of New Energy in the state Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Odisha government has allocated about 73.86 acres of land free of cost near IIT, Bhubaneswar for the construction of the proposed National Institute of New Energy (NINEI), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is yet to take possession of the land and start construction of the building Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sought […] Read more
Ingeteam to showcase its latest developments for the solar energy sector, energy storage at Intersolar Europe 2017 Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ingeteam will introduce its latest advances in operation and maintenance services at Internsolar Europe 2017 Ingeteam will showcase its main technological solutions for the solar energy sector, self-consumption, energy storage, and e-mobility at Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading solar trade fair. Ingeteam will introduce its latest advances in operation and maintenance services, a sector in which […] Read more
Renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan notes that solar photovoltaic (PV) will be the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power, accounting for 37.5 percent and 21 percent of global investment, respectively, by 2020. Continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017 said Frost & Sullivan in its report. […] Read more
PM Modi reviews progress of key infrastructure sectors including renewable energy, petroleum, natural gas, power and housing Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Remarkable progress has been made in several sectors, including generation of renewable energy, affordable and rural housing, LED bulbs etc.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reviewed progress of key infrastructure sectors including petroleum and natural gas, power, renewable energy and housing. The review meeting, which came soon after the review of connectivity-related infrastructure sectors […] Read more
Chinese Solar Equipment Major, GCL-Poly Energy Bids on India Solar Market Updated On Sun, Apr 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Chinese solar equipment maker major, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings has shared plans to invest in India, attracted by the nation’s emerging green economy. As part of its India entry plan, GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd is in talk with Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group to set up a solar module manufacturing facility. The Hong Kong-listed firm, which […] Read more