Greenko in Advance Stages of Buying Essel Infra’s Solar Biz Updated On Tue, Jun 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy When contacted, an Essel spokesperson told sources, “As an infrastructure conglomerate, we keep on evaluating various opportunities. However, we would not like to comment on market speculation.” Greenko also declined to comment on the deal. A part of Subhash Chandra-led Essel group, Essel Infraprojects is in advance stage of selling 685 MW solar business to […] Read more
Price Cut in Per Unit Solar Power a Discouraging Factor Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Coal and hydroelectricity have come cheaper, and it has become more viable for Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (Cesc) to buy power from neighboring states than getting it from households,” Sales manager of Evervolt Solar Private Ltd Karunakaran A said. After a steep decline in the prices offered for per unit of solar power generated by households and […] Read more
Vistra Energy’s Upton 2 Solar Power Plant Commences Commercial Operation Updated On Mon, Jun 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company said in a statement that this 180 MW plant is Texas’ largest operating solar facility. Integrated power company Vistra Energy has successfully commenced commercial operations of its Upton 2 solar power plant located in West Texas. The company said in a statement that this 180 MW plant is Texas’ largest operating solar facility. Further, it’s power generating subsidiary, Luminant, is […] Read more
India Won’t Impose Safeguard Duty on Imported Solar Equipment Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision had different effects on solar players in the country. On the one hand it had delighted manufacturers while as on the other hand it alarmed developers about the steep rise in input costs. Overruling the directorate general of safeguards’ recommendation of 70% levy on imported solar equipment, the government has reversed the decision […] Read more
Enphase, Waaree Announce 4.5 MW Solar Installation in India Updated On Wed, May 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy This PV project will be the largest Enphase microinverter-based solar installation globally. California-headquartered Enphase Energy and India-based solar panel maker Waaree Energies has announced 4.5 MW PV project installation using Waaree Enphase AC modules in Hosapet, India. This PV project will be the largest Enphase microinverter-based solar installation globally. Further, the system’s owner, an independent […] Read more
IL&FS, SoftBank Partnered to Power 20 GW Solar Power Parks Updated On Tue, May 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The announcement came two months after the SoaftBank tied up with China’s GCL System Integration Technology for Indian solar power venture worth Rs 6350 Crore. Both SB Energy, the power and energy investment arm of SoftBank and IL&FS Energy will develop grid-connected solar projects across the country. To support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious renewable […] Read more
Pfister Energy Picked For Lockheed Martin’s Largest Solar Field Updated On Fri, May 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 8-acre, ground mount, photovoltaic solar field will reduce the facilities environmental impact through this upgrade by saving 5 percent of its annual electric usage. Pfister Energy, specialist in designing and building large-scale, complex solar projects, was chosen to design, build and construct a 2.5 MW (DC) solar field for Lockheed Martin’s Moorestown facility. Further, the […] Read more
Kyocera TCL Solar Completes 29.2 MW Solar Power Plant in Japan Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Around 108,504 are installed in the plant that will generate enough electricity to power approximately 12,000 typical households. At an estimate around 36,080 megawatt hours (MW) will be generated per year. Touching yet another milestone Kyocera TCL Solar LLC has completed the construction of 29.2 MW of utility-scale solar power plant situated in Yonago City, […] Read more
Canadian Solar Commissions 35 MWp Open Access Solar Project in Karnataka Updated On Wed, May 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project is expected to generate approximately 54,000 MWh of clean solar power every year. Publicly traded solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar said its 35 MWp commercial and industrial (C&I) solar portfolio in the state of Karnataka, India has reached commercial operation in March 2018. Further, the company’s 35 MWp solar project is located in Bagalkot district […] Read more