IIT-KGP Developing Solar Powered Two Wheelers Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy A team from IIT-KGP is working on a project to develop solar chargers, power saving devices, road safety sensors and trackers for vehicles to be used by school going children. IT-Kharagpur has undertaken a project to develop solar-powered two-wheelers aimed at helping school children. A team of faculty and students from the Rajendra Mishra School […] 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
Andhra Pradesh Government Plans to Float Tenders for Two Pilot Battery-Backed Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to tap and store the solar power in reducing power charges. With rapid growth in the solar power capacity and changes in the battery backup technologies, the Andhra Pradesh Government plans to float tenders for two solar parks to be taken up on a […] Read more
Tata Power Solar and Dell India Have Built India’s Largest Vertical Solar Farm Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first of its kind, India’s Largest Vertical 120kV Solar Farm has been built on Dell’s Bengaluru campus. The plant will produce enough energy to light-up its entire cafeteria and basement parking. Tata Power Solar, India’s largest integrated solar company, and Dell International Services India Pvt. Ltd. have together built India’s largest vertical solar farm […] Read more
Trina Solar panels powers Sunshine Coast Solar Farm Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Downer was awarded the contract to Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain (DCOM) the Sunshine Coast Solar Farm and appointed Trina Solar to supply 57,000 pieces of Duomax PEG14 315 W photovoltaic (PV) solar panel modules. Trina Solar has announced that 15 megawatt (MW) Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora powered by Trina Solar panels is […] Read more
Foxconn and SoftBank to Bring World’s Cheapest Solar Power in India Updated On Sat, May 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy SBG Cleantech Ltd., the clean-energy joint venture between Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp., India’s Bharti Enterprises Pvt. and Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group quoted 2.45 rupees to scoop up the 300 MW solar power project. Companies led by SoftBank Group Corp. of Japan and Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. are bringing India some of the cheapest solar […] Read more
Solar Street Lighting Market to Reach US$ 22.30 Bn by 2025: Transparency Market Research Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar Street Lighting Market was valued at US$ 3.47 Bn in 2016 and is anticipated to reach US$ 22.30 Bn by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 23.4% between 2017 and 2025. Transparency Market Research has published a new market report titled “Solar Street Lighting Market 2017-2025”. According to the report, the Solar Street Lighting Market was valued at US$ 3.47 Bn in […] Read more
Bhadla Solar Power Project Tariff Hits New Low of Rs 2.62 a Unit Updated On Wed, May 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Phelan Energy Group and Avaada Power Private Limited have bagged 100 MW and 50 MW solar power project respectively at Rs 2.62 per unit, and SBG Cleantech managed to obtain 100 MW at Rs 2.63 a unit for Bhadla Phase IV 250 MW solar project. Following the trend of falling solar tariffs in India, the […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more
