Piyush Goyal Gets Top Prize in Energy Policy Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy As former Minister of Power and Renewables, Goyal fast-tracked the electrification of 18,000 remote villages in India—bridging the country’s vast energy divide. The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy bestowed its highest award ‘Carnot Prize’ to Piyush Goyal, India’s former Minister of Power and Renewables and current Minister of Railways and Coal. As former Minister of […] Read more
Bangladesh, World Bank Ink $55 Mn Pact to Expand Renewable Energy Usage in Rural Areas Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The additional financing to the Second Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development (RERED II) Project will install 1,000 solar irrigation pumps, 30 solar mini-grids, and about 4 million improved cookstoves in rural areas. In order to expand renewable energy usage in rural areas, the Bangladesh government has inked a USD 55 million financing pact with the World […] Read more
Freyr Energy Bags Award for Rural Electrification in Tribal Areas from C&I Ministry Updated On Wed, May 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has bagged the award for its exemplary work done in electrification through 50 solar microgrids for tribal habitations in Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad-based solar EPC company Freyr Energy has secured the Smart Village award at the 4th Smart Cities India 2018 Expo by ITPO – Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The […] Read more
Small African Nations Eye Indian Support via ISA Updated On Thu, May 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy With only 70 per cent electrification in urban area and 15 per cent in rural areas, there were huge business opportunities for solar companies in Gambia, said Jainaba Jagne Gambian Ambassador. In order to build up solar capacity to tackle climate change small African nations, which have or are yet to ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA), […] Read more
World Bank’s Baffling Figures Reveal 85% of India Electrified Updated On Fri, May 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy India has provided electricity to 30 million people each year between 2010 and 2016, World Bank has said, adding that it is more than any other country in the world. Lauding India on its latest report, World Bank noted that India is doing ‘extremely well’ on electrifying major portion of the country. Now, nearly 85 […] Read more
Railways to save Rs 41,000 crore in next 10 years on energy on account of its thrust on solar power generation Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Railways is committed to reach the target of generating 1,000 MW solar power across the country in the coming years” Union minister Suresh Prabhu recently said the railways will save Rs 41,000 crore in the next 10 years on energy cost on account of its thrust on solar power generation and electrification. “In the next […] Read more
