Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […] Read more
Measuring Solar Irradiation in Africa: A case for change Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy This report sheds light on how solar production estimates are made, the specific challenges faced in estimating solar irradiation in Africa today, and the negative consequences CBE has seen as a result of inaccurate estimates. By highlighting this issue, we aim to begin a broader conversation about how to raise the C&I industry standard for […] Read more
Larsen & Toubro Construction Arm Secures Orders in India & Overseas Updated On Tue, Jul 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian multinational EPC contractor Larsen & Toubro’s construction arm has won a slew of orders in India and abroad for various businesses. It has been awarded significant power transmission and distribution contracts in Ladakh and Ayodhya, as well as overseas projects in Saudi Arabia, Africa and Thailand. The company’s power transmission & distribution business has […] Read more
BlackRock raises $250 M for Climate Projects in Asia, Latin America, Africa Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy New York-based investment management company BlackRock has secured over $250 million from global investors and governments for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP), which was introduced at the One Planet Summit in September 2018 under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron. CFP is a flagship blended finance vehicle that is designed to invest in climate solutions and […] Read more
Local Firm to Set Up 100 MW Solar Plant in Botswana Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Botswana energy regulator has granted a generation licence for a 100 MW solar project to local firm Shumba Energy, making it the first independent power producer to set up a large scale solar plant in the country, according to media reports. This landlocked country in Southern Africa does not currently have large scale solar […] Read more
Eastern and Southern Africa’s Vast Renewables Potential Offers Route to Sustainable Growth: IRENA Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Eastern and Southern Africa are vast, geographically diverse regions with rapidly growing populations and rising demands for energy. According to master plans for the two regional power pools, electricity demand is set to grow at between 3.4 and 5 percent per year to 2040. Meeting that demand is key to bolstering long-term growth in the […] Read more
Africa is Only Tapping Into 0.01% of its Wind Power Potential Updated On Mon, Mar 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa and the Middle East region installed 821 MW of new wind power capacity in 2020, with potential in the region barely scratching the surface According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, Africa and the Middle East region installed 821 MW of new wind power capacity in 2020, bringing total capacity in […] Read more
200 MW Solar Project ‘Largest in West Africa’ to Come up in Nigeria Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy B&S Power and Sunnyfred Global to design, develop, finance and construct West Africa’s largest solar PV project in Nigeria. B&S Power, a Singapore based renewable energy corporation, and Sunnyfred Global, a Nigerian investment entity, have concluded arrangements in collaboration with other stakeholders and Technical Partners, to Design, Develop, Finance and Construct West Africa’s largest solar […] Read more
IRENA and AfDB to Scale up Renewable Investments in Africa Updated On Wed, Dec 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and AfDB have agreed to work together to advance energy transition through initiatives that support renewable investments in Africa The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have agreed to work closely together to advance the energy transition in Africa through joint initiatives that support investments in low-carbon energy projects. […] Read more
