Kerala Issues Tender Solar System at Pre Matric Hostel Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 02, 2019. The Kerala State Construction Corporation Ltd. (KSCCL) has issued a tender inviting online bids from the registered bidders of PWD/CPWD/Railway/Irrigation Dept. to supply and install a solar system at Pre Matric Hostel, Kozhinjambara in Palakkad District of Kerala. The last date of bid submission is […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more
Waaree Energies Targets Rs 400 Cr Revenue From Rooftop Segment Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Targets to commission 100 MW rooftop projects in the coming financial year. Waaree Energies, one of India’s largest solar PV manufacturer, looks towards the rooftop solar and aims at adding close to Rs 400 crore for the financial year ending 2020, exclusively through the segment. Rooftop solar will be one of the key focus segments […] Read more
Cheap Finance Can Make Renewables Cost-Competitive Faster in Developing Countries Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report pinpoints how concessional finance can make wind, solar, and batteries cost-competitive faster in developing countries, accelerating the shift from fossil-fuelled power. Cut-rate financing has the potential to substantially speed the transition from fossil-fuelled power generation to renewable energy in developing countries, according to a new report produced by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and commissioned […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
Bank of Baroda-KfW to Extend Funding of $113 Mn For Solar Projects in India Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tie-up will be funding solar power projects as a part of the Solar Partnership II – Promotion of Solar PV in India scheme, under the Indo-German Solar Energy Partnership. Bank of Baroda has announced a partnership with Germany’s KfW Development Bank to extend funding of USD 113 million to refinance solar power projects in […] Read more
Adani Green Energy Arm Awarded 150 MW Solar Tender in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is expected to be commissioned by October-December quarter of the 2020-21 financial year. Adani Green Energy in a recent regulatory filing has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Park (Gujarat) has been awarded a tender to set up 150 MW of solar power projects in the state of Gujarat. The project is expected […] Read more
OPIC Provides Initial Financing to $85 Mn Solar Energy Transformation Fund Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The fund supports businesses providing solar solutions to some of the millions of people in India and Sub-Saharan Africa who lack access to electricity. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has provided initial financing to SunFunder’s $85 million Solar Energy Transformation Fund which supports businesses providing solar solutions to […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheets For Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DGTR suggested that the purpose of anti-dumping duties is to eliminate injury caused to the domestic industry by the unfair trade practices of dumping and to re-establish open and fair competition in the Indian market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings notification on the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning […] Read more