Tata Power Solar commissions 100 MW solar project for NTPC in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has commissioned India’s largest solar plant with a capacity of 100 MW for NTPC in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant was completed using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. In a statement Tata Power Solar mentioned that the company delivered the project in record 80 per cent of stipulated timelines, and nearly […] Read more
BHEL Secures EPC order for 30 MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants in West Bengal Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) order for setting up 30 MW (3×10 MW) of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Power Plants. Valued at Rs.169 crore, EPC order has been placed on BHEL by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (WBSEDCL) said BHEL in a statement. The SPV plants of […] Read more
First Solar to deliver 160 MW of PV Panels to Turkish Companies Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy US-based thin-film solar modules supplier First Solar has won two large contracts of 160 MW in direct current (DC) from Turkey based energy company. The US Company has gone into agreement to supply 160 MW of its high-performance solar modules to PV projects in Turkey. The two contracts were signed in the first half of […] Read more
First Solar wraps up 130 MW of solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy US-based solar power projects developer, First Solar’s local subsidiary- the First Solar Power India has announced the commercial operation of 80 MW and 50 MW solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Both the plants are part of the 260 MW project portfolio owned by First Solar in India. Sujoy Ghosh, First Solar’s Country […] Read more
SolarCity Will Sell “Solar roof” products: Tesla CEO, Elon Musk Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the SolarCity’s conference call for its second quarter financial results announced that SolarCity will develop and sell a roof integrated with solar panels. Elon Musk’s presence was quite understandable considering the impending deal for Tesla to acquire the solar installer. Currently SolarCity installs solar panels on rooftop of buildings. Musk […] Read more
Renova completes 19 megawatt solar project in southwestern Japan Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Renewable energy power plant developer Renova Inc. has completed a 19 Megawatt solar array in southwestern Japan. The project is one of the several PV projects that have been announced in the region in last few weeks. Renova, which is a Tokyo-based company, has completed the project in April in Otsu. However, the developer decided […] Read more
Toshiba Wins Mega 33.5MW Solar Project Contract in Japan from Thai Gunkul Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp. has been awarded a contract by Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Public Co. Ltd. to develop a 33.5 MW solar power plant in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture, Japan. Toshiba has announced that it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for 33.5-MW solar project to Thailand-based Gunkul Engineering Pcl’s. The 33.5 MW […] Read more
DESRI acquires First Solar’s 11 MW California PV project Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Rancho Seco Solar Project, located on the site of a decommissioned nuclear power plant, marks the latest deal between D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments and First Solar. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) has taken possession of First Solar’s 11 MW Rancho Seco Solar Project in Sacramento County, California, for an undisclosed amount. The First […] Read more
NISE to conduct a One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and specializes in facilitating Research & Development, Testing, Certification, Skill Development activities in the field of Solar Energy Technologies. The institute is conducting One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy […] Read more