Home Security Firm ADT Enters Rooftop Solar Market in US with Sunpro Solar Acquisition Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a major change to the rooftop solar market in the US, home security giant ADT has entered rooftop solar segment by acquiring Sunpro Solar, rebranding the company as ADT Solar. ADT Inc has announced the deal for Sunpro Solar, at $160 million in cash plus approximately 77.8 million shares of ADT common stock, implying […] Read more
India Most ‘Cost-effective’ in Rooftop Solar Power; Beats China, UK & US Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A global study has found that India is the most cost-effective country for generating rooftop solar energy at USD 66 per megawatt-hour, while the cost in China is marginally higher at USD 68 per megawatt-hour. Due to the lower cost, rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTSPV) technology, such as roof-mounted solar panels used in homes, and commercial […] Read more
Sojitz Corporation, Osaka Gas, Looop Partner for Rooftop Solar in Vietnam Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd. (“SOGEC”), a joint venture company between Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas”), has partnered with Looop Inc. (“Looop”) to establish a new joint venture company SOL Energy Company Limited (“SOL Energy”) as of October 21. Moving forward, SOL Energy will begin operations of a rooftop […] Read more
Rooftop Solar to Supply 25-49% of Global Electricity Needs by 2050: Study Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Owing to improved deployment capability and reduced costs, rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) technology, such as roof mounted solar panels used in home, commercial and industrial buildings, is currently the fastest deployable electricity generation technology. According to a new report, it is projected to supply 25–49% of global electricity needs by 2050. Despite these predictions, a […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Sets New Gen Record on Australian Grid Amid RE Boom Updated On Wed, Oct 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy With generation capacity peaking at 9,104 MW at midday on October 6, 2021, and contributing to more than one-third of the total generation mix on the National Energy Market, rooftop solar has established yet another record in Australia. At midday on Wednesday rooftop solar was supplying 34.6% of the total generation mix on the NEM, […] Read more
Delhi Metro Floats Tender for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Mon, Oct 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited open e-tenders (including eReverse auction) to set up a 2 MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model. The deadline for bid submission is November 16, 2021, and the bids will be opened on the next day. This project’s scope of […] Read more
CIL Arm Eastern Coalfields Installs 250 kW Rooftop Solar Power Project Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has commissioned a 250-kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar power project, ramping up its total installed solar rooftop capacity to 692 kW, according to a statement. The project was commissioned on Wednesday, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a statement. “ECL, the West Bengal-located coal-producing subsidiary of Coal […] Read more
Australia, Where Rooftop Solar Could Meet 77% Of Power Demand By 2026 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In recent time, Australia — one of the sunniest places on the planet — has emerged as a world leader in the rooftop solar market. As of now, households have installed 14 GW of solar panels. By 2025, this figure is set to increase by 8.9 GW. The reasons for this expansion include the subsidies offered, […] Read more
EC Approves $ 6.7 billion Scheme in France for Rooftop Solar Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar development in France is set to get a big fillip with the European Commission approving a $6.7bn (€5.7bn) scheme to support renewable power generation from small solar installations located on buildings. France is also a founding member of the International Solar Association. Approved under European Union (EU) state aid rules, the scheme will […] Read more
