Australia’s CEFC Invests $72 Mn in Renewables Fund Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the largest equity investment ever made in renewable energy in Australia with an aim to encourage institutional investors. Making a tremendous renewable energy push, Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested US $72 million (AU $100 million) in the Australian Renewables Income Fund (ARIF). This is the largest equity investment ever made […] Read more
Centre Scraps 12 GW Solar Capacity Addition to be Taken up by NTPC Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier government had planned to add 15 GW of solar energy capacity in the country which was to be developed by NTPC to be delivered to states bundled with thermal energy. The central government has quashed a plan to install 12 GW of solar capacity out of the 15 GW capacity that National Thermal Power […] Read more
ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi Awarded Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented rural children and youth, by promoting digital literacy. ReNew Power’s Edu-Hub Project in Varanasi has been awarded the coveted Five Star SVAGRIHA Rating by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council. Edu-Hub is an initiative undertaken by ReNew Power to support talented […] Read more
Vestas Bags its Largest Wind Energy Order in India for 252 MW Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The order was placed by Vivid Solaire Energy Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Engie, and was awarded as part of the national level wind auctions organised by SECI. Danish Wind energy mammoth Vestas has bagged its largest order till date in India for a 252 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu. The order is […] Read more
MNRE Plans to Bid 60 GW of Solar Capacity by the Year 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Projects worth each 30 GW solar power and 10 GW wind power capacity would be bid out each in the year 2018-19 & 2019-20. To meet the target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by the year 2022, the Ministry of New and Renewable energy aims to issue tenders for 60 GW of solar […] Read more
Tata Power Launches New Site Portal for Enhanced Customer Engagement Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the company press release, Customer feedback about our existing portal has been a key input towards designing the new portal. Tata Power is launching a new and innovative customer portal, designed to augment engagement with its customers by providing a dynamic and user-friendly experience exceeding industry standards. According to the company press release, […] Read more
MNRE Again Amends Guidelines for Viability Gap Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier, SECI had the power to delay the project by three months in such situations and any extension beyond three months had to be approved by the ministry. The ministry of New and Renewable energy has yet again amended the guidelines which it issued earlier regarding setting up of solar parks of more than 2 […] Read more
Waaree Energies Launches Indigenously Developed Light-Weight Modules Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Overcoming the limitations posed by heavy glass modules, WLW modules are easy to install and can highly benefit the transportation sector in India. Taking the indigenous development of solar modules ahead, Waaree Energies has launched the customizable Waaree Light-Weight (WLW) Modules. The indigenous modules can be customised to any shape and colour. Overcoming the limitations […] Read more
World Bank and AFD to launch Global Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The SRMI is an integrated approach aimed it tackling policy, technical and financial issues, which are associated with scaling up solar energy initiatives. Keeping in line with international Solar Alliance’s ambition of promoting solar energy among member states, the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are developing a joint Global Solar Risk Mitigation […] Read more
