India Plans Rs 11,000 Crore Aid To Support Domestic Solar Cell Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a concept note of a proposal that aims to provide a 30 percent subsidy for setting up new solar plants and expanding the existing ones. India plans to boost solar module manufacturing by providing Rs 11,000 crore direct support along with concessions to cut reliance […] Read more
Solar Power Industry in Florida Gaining Momentum But Under Threat Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy With more than 97,000 solar-powered homes, nearly 500 solar companies and more than 8,000 solar jobs, Florida has gained momentum in this industry. Solar power industry in Florida is rapidly gaining momentum, according to data from the Solar Energy Industry Association. But an impending trade policy decision on President Donald Trump’s desk could bring it […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
Amtech Announces Follow-On Order for Next Generation Solar ALD for PERC Cell Line Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy SoLayTec has booked a total of 25 ALD system orders since its inception, of which 15 will be used in mass production. Amtech Systems, a global supplier of production equipment and related supplies for the solar, semiconductor, and LED markets, has announced that its solar subsidiary, SoLayTec B.V., has received a follow-on order for three […] Read more
IIEST Lights Up Bulbs with Solar, Wind and Vegetable Waste Power Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The IIEST is also setting up another 800 kw capacity solar energy plant commissioned by the Centre for Excellence for Green Energy Systems of the institute. The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology has commissioned the first smart micro grid project in the country which is capable of lighting up 32 lamps each OF […] Read more
Wärtsilä to Increase the Share of Renewables in Jordan by building 52 MWp Solar PV Plant Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is the first Utility Scale Solar PV Plant signed by Wärtsilä globally, and NEPCO (National Electrical Power Company) is the off-taker of the solar plant. The technology group Wärtsilä has signed an EPC contract to supply a 52 MWp solar PV power plant to AM Solar BV/ Jordan, a joint venture between energy provider […] Read more
China’s Longi Plans Solar Equipment Manufacturing Facility in India Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The plan to set up a factory in India by LONGi, the world’s largest monocrystalline solar wafer maker, comes in backdrop to Union government’s proposal to make it mandatory for firms to have local manufacturing capability to bid for the world’s largest solar tender of 20 gigawatts (GW). LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd is […] Read more
Scatec Solar Secures 40 MW Solar Power Project in Malaysia Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant, located in Northwest Malaysia, is expected to produce 65 GWh of electricity per year with annual revenues of about USD 6 million. Scatec Solar and Fumase have won the contract to develop a 40 MW solar power project in a tender held by the Energy Commission in Malaysia. The power plant, […] Read more
EDF Renewable Services Provides O&M Services to 146 MWp Bolero Solar Plant in Chile Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Bolero facility, jointly owned by EDF EN Chile and Marubeni, sells the energy produced onto the Chilean spot market. EDF Renewable Services (EDF RS) announced today that it has begun full operations and maintenance services for Chile’s second largest solar park – the 146 megawatt peak (MWp) Bolero Solar PV plant located in the […] Read more
