Hevel Commissions 25 MW Solar Power Plant in South Western Russia Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 25 MW Solar Power Plant has been commissioned at a cost of RUB 2.75 billion, and 70 percent of solar PV components used were manufactured in Russia. Hevel Solar, a joint venture between Russian industrial conglomerate Renova Group and nanotechnologies provider JSC Rusnano has commissioned a 25MW solar power plant in Sol-Iletsk, a town […] Read more
Renewable Energy Employs 9.8 Million People Worldwide: IRENA Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Falling costs and enabling policies have steadily driven up investment and employment in renewable energy worldwide since IRENA’s first annual assessment in 2012, when just over seven million people were working in the sector.” According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) more than 9.8 million people were employed in the […] Read more
Total Solar launches construction of the Miyako Solar Park in Japan Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Total’s 25-megawatt-peak photovoltaic solar park in Miyako, in Iwate province of Japan is expected to start up in 2018 and l provide clean and reliable electricity to over 8,000 households. Total Solar has launched construction of its second solar power plant in Japan. Total’s 25-megawatt-peak photovoltaic solar park in Miyako, in Iwate province of Japan […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 2,000 MW Mark, Clean Energy Portfolio surpasses 3000 Mark Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are happy to announce that Tata Power has registered a strong growth in renewables, which is one of our key focus areas through our recent acquisition of solar assets. The renewable energy business made a healthy contribution to PAT this year and we continue to be the largest renewable player in the country,” Tata […] Read more
Power Ministry Proposes Compensation for Grid Curtailment, to Benefit Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “If the proposal is adopted it will protect the cash flows to an extent from grid curtailments and also ensure a favourable operational environment for renewable energy projects. It will also be positive for wind and solar energy developers,” The government has proposed a compensation mechanism for existing renewable energy projects, which will protect the […] 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
Global Solar Investment to be higher than Coal, Gas and Nuclear Combined in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lower project costs and continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global renewable power investment reach $243.1 billion in 2017, with solar photovoltaic (PV) the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power – by 2020 non-hydro renewables will account for 65% of global power investment Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global solar investment to […] Read more
India moved up to the second spot from third position in renewable energy attractiveness index Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India continued its upward trend in the index to second position with the government’s programme to build 175 GW in renewable energy generation by 2022 and to have renewable energy account for 40 per cent of installed capacity by 2040. India has moved up to the second spot from third position in this year’s ‘Renewable […] Read more
Wolfspeed Achieves All-SiC 1.2kV power Module Reliability Benchmark for Harsh Environment Operation Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Wolfspeed’s new SiC power module enables highest reliability SiC devices for outdoor systems in renewable energy and transportation Wolfspeed, a Cree Company has announced that its power module has passed the harsh environment qualification test. Wolfspeed achieved SiC 1.2kV power module reliability benchmark for simultaneous high-humidity, high-temperature and high-voltage conditions. This reliability benchmark enables system […] Read more
