Solar Power Generation Set to Touch 600 GW by 2023: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This growth in the solar capacity, the report mentioned, will put solar energy ahead of all other renewable technologies combined. The total power generation capacity of the world using solar energy is set to touch approximately 600 GW by the end of 2023 from 391 GW in 2017, International Energy Agency (IEA) has said in […] Read more
EDF Renewables Signs Two 20-Yr PPA For Solar+Storage Proj in California Updated On Tue, Nov 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Project is slated to achieve commercial operation by the end of 2021. The agreement is for generation and storage of solar energy. EDF Renewables North America signed two 20-years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) purchasing 55 percent of the output, and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) getting the remaining […] Read more
Solar Water Solutions to Provide Off-Grid Desalination Solns in Indonasia, Sri Lanka Updated On Mon, Nov 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar water solutions, a Finnish company offering solar powered desalination plants, has partnered with World Vision International’s Asia P3 Hub, a collaborative joint venture to provide multi-sectoral solution to poverty. The two organisations will work together in tackling drinking water shortages in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Harnessing the power of sun does not only provide […] Read more
Azure Power Announces Early Commissioning of 95 MW Project in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Nov 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power (NYSE: AZRE), one of India’s leading independent solar power producers, announced the early commissioning of a 95 MW solar power plant in Gujarat which was completed in record time for a ground mount project built by the company and has been commissioned approximately 5 months ahead of the scheduled PPA operation date. This […] Read more
Solar Power to Charge Cars, Buses Soon: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Updated On Mon, Nov 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar panels installed at apartments, offices and malls can generate electricity during the day and reduce the carbon footprint. BENGALURU: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) is working on a plan to have solar power charge electric vehicles. Speaking to TNIE on the sidelines of the launch of city-wide rooftop solar initiative, BESCOM Managing Director C. […] Read more
Solar Power Consumers to Bear Cost of Solar Pumps for Farmers: Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Nov 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has applied a 10 paise per unit surcharge from November 1 to collect funds for the farmers. Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has imposed an electricity surcharge of 10 paise per unit on industrial and commercial consumers to finance its scheme to provide 25,000 solar pumps to farmers, a senior official said […] Read more
SECI Auction for Maharashtra Park put off Indefinitely Updated On Mon, Nov 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy BENGALURU: Developers’ interest in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) auctions hit a nadir when Tata Power Renewable Energy was the sole bidder on Wednesday for an auction for 50 MW at Dhodhainicha Solar Park in Maharashtra. The auction has been put off indefinitely. Last week SECI postponed a 1200 MW hybrid auction – solar […] Read more
Is Loom Solar Really Competing with Amazon?<h6>Advertorial</h6> Updated On Sat, Nov 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy With solar technology gradually becoming mainstream, there are many companies diversifying into solar, granting customers a large number of choices. Sometimes customers get confused due to a presence of a large number of solar brands/ companies and are unsure of the choices they make. Many good suppliers/ companies also get lost in the crowd, until […] Read more
Rupee fall puts Rs 28,000 crore solar projects at risk Updated On Wed, Oct 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy With safeguard duty, this can crank up tariffs by 30 paise/unit for future projects Nearly half of the solar power capacities under implementation worth ~Rs 28,000 crore face viability risk because of the continuous fall in the rupee, which has made imported solar modules costlier and increased the cost of setting up solar plants. These […] Read more
