OKAYA Bags World Bank-funded Contract for Setting up EV Charging Stations Across India Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy OKAYA has bagged a major World Bank-funded contract from EESL for commissioning of 1020 multi-standard EV charging stations across India. OKAYA, a flagship company of Okaya Power Group has announced that it has bagged a major World Bank-funded contract from Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs of Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
ADB Grants $600 Mn Loan to Indonesia’s PLN to Promote Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 600 million loan to help PLN, Indonesia’s state-owned power company, expand electricity access and promote renewable energy in eastern Indonesia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 600 million loan to help the State Electricity Corporation (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned power company, expand electricity access and promote renewable energy […] Read more
Dubai’s 5GW Solar Park On Track With 3rd Phase Opening Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) has formally announced the official opening of the 800 MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBRAM). Named after the UAE’s Prime Minister and Vice President, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum himself came to do the honours. With the latest opening, the park’s […] Read more
DSM Advanced Solar launches new ‘all purpose’ Endurance backsheet Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced the launch of the ‘all purpose’ Endurance backsheet D15: a product that fills a gap in the solar market by delivering superior protection for a wide range of solar modules at an ideal performance-cost ratio. As a leader in co-extruded backsheet […] Read more
IIT Madras Develops Solar-Powered Survey Craft for Indian Ports and Waterways Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a solar-powered unmanned autonomous survey craft for Indian ports and inland waterways. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras have developed a solar-powered unmanned autonomous survey craft for Indian ports and inland waterways. According to the team, the system can undertake autonomous hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and provide real-time […] Read more
Meteorological Factors Caused Unexpected Drop in India’s Wind Production: Analysis Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind power production in India in Q2 and Q3 saw an unexpected drop due to low wind speeds caused by regional and global meteorological factors. A new analysis by US-based consultancy firm, ArcVera Renewables has found that wind power production in India in the second (Q2) and third quarter (Q3) of the current financial year saw an unexpected […] Read more
With Fresh Price Lows In Auctions, Are Solar Projects Awaiting PSA’s Truly Safe? Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the last month and more, there have been multiple reports about the failure of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a key nodal body that has been conducting utility scale solar auctions to sign PPA’s (Power purchase Agreement) with winning developers. SECI in turn blames it on the delay on the part of […] Read more
Solar Tariffs Drop to Record Low of Rs 2/kWh in SECI’s 1070 MW Tender Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest auction by SECI has seen solar power tariffs drop to a new record low of Rs 2 per kWh in the Indian solar segment. The latest auction by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has seen solar tariffs drop to a new record low in the Indian solar segment. SECI’s auction for […] Read more
Smart Power India Launches its Demand Generation Manual for Solar Mini Grids Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Smart Power India has released the findings of its ‘Demand Generation Manual for Solar Mini-grid,’ to suggest ways to generate demand for solar mini-grids Smart Power India (SPI) has released the findings of its ‘Demand Generation Manual for Solar Mini-grid.’ According to SPI, the objective of the manual is to suggest ways to generate demand […] Read more