AFDB Signs Deal With ISA to Propel Solar Development in Africa Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy African Development Bank and International Solar Alliance will jointly support technical assistance and knowledge transfer for solar development and deployment in sun-shine rich African countries. In a major boost for its Light up and power Africa initiative, the African Development Bank has entered into partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to scale up solar […] 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
International Solar Alliance: US, China Keen to Join Global Body Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ISA is open to 121 prospective member countries, most of them located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. As many as 62 countries have signed the ISA framework agreement, out which 32 have ratified the pact. In a significant development, the US and China are also keen to join International Solar Alliance (ISA) […] 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
Why Emmanuel Macron’s Visit to India is Significant to Solar Sector? Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Emmanuel Macron will be among the VVIPs from various countries, participating in the event to be organised at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Convention Centre on Sunday. French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India is seen as a significant development for India’s solar sector in various contexts. Macron’s tour to the country is happening at a time when […] Read more
