ForeFront Power, BCSD ink 2.3 MW Solar Energy Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy This latest deal builds upon an existing 1.7 MW of capacity across five BCSD schools installed in 2017, and this expansion will save the District approximately USD 4 million over 20 years, it added. Renewable energy company ForeFront Power has expanded its solar energy partnership with Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) for 2.3 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic […] Read more
NDB, ISA Join Hands to Promote Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Declaration was signed by K V Kamath, the NDB President and Upendra Tripathy, Interim Director General of ISA, in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, and International Solar Alliance (ISA) has tied up to promote solar energy across the globe. “On […] Read more
US Praises India’s Efforts; Looks to Work with ISA in Future Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sixty countries have signed the agreement to join the alliance which was formally launched jointly by India and France on March 11, 2018 in New Delhi. The United States has lauded India for its efforts in initiating and inaugurating the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and looks to work with the organisation in the future. The ISA is a treaty […] Read more
French Prez Macron Promises €700mn to Support Solar Projs Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy We need to remove all obstacles and scale up, Macron added. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged an additional investment of 700 million euros for solar projects in developing countries, as world leaders met in India to promote greater investment in renewable energy. Macron said France would extend an extra €700 million (Dh3.16 billion) through […] Read more
Modi, Macron Inaugurate Solar Power Plant in UP Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar plant was built at a cost of around Rs 500 crore by French firm ENGIE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has jointly inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh’s (UP’s) biggest solar power plant, which was built at a cost of around Rs 500 crore by French firm ENGIE. The 75 MW […] Read more
Modi Calls for Concessional, Less-risky Financing for Solar Projs Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy We have to increase the share of solar in energy mix, says PM Modi. In a move to raise the share of solar power in the energy basket, provide cheaper electricity and cut carbon emissions, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the concessional financing and less-risky funds for solar projects. While speaking at the founding conference of the International […] Read more
23 Heads of State to Attend Solar Summit on March 11 Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will focus on various aspects of promoting solar energy in 121 countries associated with International Solar Alliance (ISA) like credit mechanism, crowd funding and sharing of technology breakthroughs. In a bid to promote solar energy, India and France will co-host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on March 11 at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Cultural Centre in […] Read more
Diu Becomes Country’s First Fully Solar Powered UT Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Union territory has displayed a model for an effective way for people to harness this renewable energy source. In a move to go green, Diu has become India’s first 100 per cent solar powered and energy surplus Union territory (UT). The Union territory has displayed a model for an effective way for people to harness this renewable energy […] Read more
Don’t Grant Loans to Huge Loss Making Discoms, says RK Singh to REC, PFC Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy He said that many distribution companies have been making heavy transmission and distribution (T&D) losses and it may be difficult for them to repay the loans. In a review meeting, the Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh has directed the two financing arms of the Power Ministry […] Read more