Sub-Saharan African Nations saw Record Jump in Renewables Investments in 2018: BNEF Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on RE projects in sub-Saharan Africa – a regional record and some USD 600 million more than the previous year The year 2018 saw USD 2.8 billion spent on renewable (RE) projects in sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) – a regional record and some USD 600 million […] Read more
Tender Issued for 185 kW Rooftop Solar Plants in Lumding Division of Railways Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lumding Division of the Indian Railways has issued a tender, for setting up of rooftop solar projects worth a combined 185 kW capacity at six locations Lumding Division – Electrical which is a part of the Northeast Frontier Railways of the Indian Railways has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible firms from the setting […] Read more
EIL Tenders for 2 MW Solar Plant for Hindustan Petroleum Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIL has tendered on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum for a 2 MW solar PV power plant to be set up under phase II of the HPCL Green R&D Centre at Bengaluru. Engineers India Limited (EIL) has issued a tender on behalf of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for a 2 MW solar PV power plant […] Read more
Why India’s Thermal Woes Cast A Shadow Over Renewable Plans Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy It’s all about the money. The money needed to clean up discoms, and soon, the money needed to clean up the mess in India’s thermal energy sector. By now, it is well known that one of the biggest impediments to India’s ambitious renewable energy goals is the state of its state distribution firms. Or discoms, […] Read more
Indonesia to Replace Fossil Fuel Plants with Renewable Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to achieve its target of 23 percent renewable energy share in the energy mix by 2025, Indonesia is planning to replace its old fossil fuel plants with renewable energy, as per the data and analytics company report. The country, which is mainly dominated by thermal power generation, has renewable energy potential of […] Read more
The Total-Adani Deal- Impact on Indian Solar Sector Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The announcement yesterday of a proposed JV between Total Total SA, the french energy major, and Adani Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Adani Group, for $510 million (approx Rs 3600 crores) is, to put it mildly, a surprise. After all, while not dire, the sector today faces multiple pressure points, the latest […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for BOS Work for 100 MWac Floating Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy BHEL has issued a tender for undertaking BOS work for NTPC’s 100 MWac floating solar power plant at Ramagundam in Telangana. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for undertaking BOS work for NTPC’s 100 MWac floating solar power plant at Ramagundam in Telangana. The scope of work […] Read more
Land, Policies & Payment Delays a few Issues RE Developers Face in India Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Land acquisition, non-conducive state policies and delays in timely payment are some of the key issues that RE developers face in India Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that land acquisition, non-conducive state policies in certain states and delay in making timely payment to renewable energy generators by […] Read more
RE Buyers Alliance Announces Top 10 US Large Energy Buyers in 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance has announced the release of its Deal Tracker highlighting 2019’s Top 10 Large Energy Buyers, topped by Facebook. The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), has announced the release of its Deal Tracker highlighting 2019’s Top 10 Large Energy Buyers, topped by Facebook with the procurement of 1.546 gigawatts (GW). The REBA Deal Tracker showcases total procurement […] Read more
