8minutenergy to build 20-MW solar project for PG&E Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy 8minutenergy Renewables LLC, a US solar developer has announced that it will develop a fourth Redwood Solar Farm project in Kern County, California with a capacity of 20 MW, or 26 megawatts in direct current (DC). The 8minutenergy has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) to commission the project, which is expected […] Read more
NISE to conduct a One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and specializes in facilitating Research & Development, Testing, Certification, Skill Development activities in the field of Solar Energy Technologies. The institute is conducting One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy […] Read more
Govt. has formulated Wind Solar Hybrid Policy to Strengthen Energy Security of India: Piyush Goyal Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Minister- Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha said that the Government has formulated draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy to Strengthen Energy Security of India. The objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected […] Read more
RPO enforcement and REC markets need to be revived and net metering needs to be simplified: Kunal Chandra, head of PROINSO India Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy PROINSO has two divisions; Distribution & Integration and EPM (Engineering, Procurement and Management) for projects. The company offer supply and services to installers, construction companies and clients for utility, commercial and residential projects worldwide. With decade of solar experience, Proinso has 27 offices across 6 continents. Kunal Chandra, head of PROINSO India shares with us […] Read more
There is no plan or attempt on EDF’s or EREN’s part to get out of the Indian market or anything like that: Samir Sharan, CEO – ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy The ACME Group is one of the top player in the field of clean energy with operations in solar power generation, lithium-ion based energy storage solutions and energy management of telecom towers in India. It pins itself as a pioneer in the development of green technology solutions that are environment friendly, energy efficient, frugal and […] Read more
Tesla wagers on renewable energy, to acquire SolarCity for $2.6 billion Updated On Mon, Aug 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors Inc. has acquired solar panel installer SolarCity for USD 2.6 billion. Tesla to acquire SolarCity in an all-stock transaction, under the agreement SolarCity stockholders will receive 0.110 Tesla common shares per SolarCity share, valuing SolarCity common stock at $25.37 per share based on the 5-day volume weighted average price of Tesla […] Read more
Georgia Power’s 1600MW of renewable energy mostly to be Solar PV Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Georgia Public Service Commission (GSPC) approved a deal between utility Georgia Power and organizations including Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) that will focus on expanding the utility’s commitment to renewable energy in its latest long-term plan. As per the deal, the Georgia Power is committed to develop and procure 1600 MW in the […] Read more
Koyna’s Dam to get floating solar panels to generate 600MW power Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy A proposal to set up floating solar panels on a surface area of 891 square kilometres on Koyna dam has been cleared. It will be used for solar power generation. The primary survey for the dam has been completed and the next stage of planning is currently underway. Departments like water resources, transmission, and renewable […] Read more
Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation Buildings to get Roof-top Solar Units Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy State-held Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation is set to install rooftop solar PV units with a total capacity of 68 MW on these buildings. The state cabinet has cleared a proposal to setup roof-top solar units in Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation buildings. Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra said that solar units would be installed under the public-private-partnership […] Read more
