Tata Power, Renew Power Top List Of Large-Scale Solar Project Developers In India: Mercom Capital Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tata Power has come out on top with the largest share of operating solar projects in India, while ReNew Power comes out on top for the largest pipeline of large-scale projects in the country. Utility scale solar in India has witnessed aggressive growth over the past two years with installations of approximately 9 GW to […] Read more
Demand for Solar Water Heaters rise in Kochi Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy To beat the power crisis and save electricity, demand for the use of solar water heaters has increased in Kochi In a bid to beat power crisis and to save electricity, demand for solar water heaters has increased in the district. The Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology (Anert), an organization for renewable energy […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions a 49MW Solar Power Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy A 49MW Solar Power Plant commissioned by Tata Power Renewable energy at Kayathar is ready for operation. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning of 49MW solar power plant at Kayathar, Tamil Nadu. The operating renewable energy capacity of the company, a unit of Tata Power, has reached 1,876 mw, comprising 915MW of […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida to build solar power plant in Suwannee County Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Duke Energy announced the location of its newest universal solar power plant, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions for Florida customers. It will be built on 70 acres near Live Oak, Fla., just east of the existing Suwannee River Power Plant. The new Suwannee Solar Facility will produce 8.8 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free energy, […] Read more
MNRE Releases Operational Guidelines for empanelment of Channel Partners/Solar Rooftop Ambassador / Government Agencies Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Channel Partners or Implementing Agencies will play an important role in achieving the ambitious target of solar rooftop in the various sectors. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released operational Guidelines for empanelment of Channel Partners/Solar Rooftop Ambassador / Government Agencies under “Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme”. The […] Read more
Natcore’s 200 MW Vietnam Solar Project Receives Essential Government Approvals Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A US$300 million solar project managed by Natcore Technology Inc. (TSX-V: NXT; OTCQB: NTCXF) has been included in the list of selected projects for the development of solar energy in Vietnam’s Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam, and has been approved by the Province People’s Committee. Next up: confirmation by VietNam Electricity (EVN) and by the […] Read more
India’s Five States host two-thirds of country’s Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu accounts for 67% of the total solar power capacity operation in India. Solar power installed capacity is highly concentrated in few states in India. This is largely the result of proactive initiatives taken by some states that are also endowed with ample solar radiation resource and surplus […] Read more
MNRE to offer financial incentives to DISCOMs to Support Rooftop Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will provide financial incentives to DISCOMs for Rooftop Solar Power In a new policy move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced financial incentives for DISCOMs to support rooftop solar power installations. The notification proposes a financial support of up to INR 3.75m (USD 55,000)/MW for […] Read more
Abigail Ross Hopper Named As President And CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hopper joins Solar Energy Industries Association from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) within the Department of Interior where she weighed complex and sometimes conflicting factors to achieve balanced federal energy policy. Abigail Ross Hopper has been named as president and chief executive officer of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and will start […] Read more
