The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take? Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost solar installations with domestic manufacturing in the country, government issued manufacturing-linked solar tenders but it hasn’t worked so well. Here are some industry views and voices which say why. ASHISH KHANNA, CEO & MD of Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables) Indian manufacturing can compete with any other country […] Read more
Amid Motown Slowdown, Electric Two and Three-Wheelers Power Ahead Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy With nearly 80 percent of the vehicle market dominated by two and three-wheelers in India, tech start-ups have led the electric mobility space to manufacture electric two and three-wheelers and the ecosystem must-haves like battery swapping and charging setup. Government think tank Niti Aayog announced, and retracted quickly on a transition target from fossil fuel […] Read more
Vestas Unveils Wind Turbine Contracts Worth 1316 MW in the US Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has announced the signing of 5 new wind turbine delivery agreements in the US worth a combined capacity of 1316 MW Vestas has announced the signing of multiple new wind turbine agreements for projects due to be developed in the United States (US). In total, the company has announced 5 deals worth a combined […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
ADB Grants $37 Mn for Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has signed an agreement with DHD for the installation of a 47.5 MW floating solar facility which will be the largest such installation in Southeast Asia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a USD 37 million loan agreement with Da Nhim–Ham Thuan–Da Mi Hydro Power (DHD) to finance the installation of a 47.5 […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Tenders for 350 Electric Buses Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has tendered for the procurement of 350 electric buses under the second phase of FAME India scheme. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has floated a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 350 air-conditioned electric buses under the second phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric […] Read more
GE Selected for 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Dogger Bank Wind Farms, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when built, has unveiled GE as its preferred turbine supplier. Dogger Bank Wind Farms, which is developing what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when built, has unveiled GE Renewable Energy as its preferred turbine supplier. Under the new deal, […] Read more
100% Renewables, Beyond the Grid – Aspiration or Destination? : Survey Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In August 2019, Deloitte surveyed 308 executives across multiple industries in the private and public sectors to understand these organizations’ paths in the transition to renewables, their goals and procurement strategies and the challenges they face. Driven by economic incentives and mounting external pressures for organizations to decarbonise their energy supply, the renewable energy transition […] Read more
AfDB Grants Loan for 18 MW Solar Plus Storage Project in Chad Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved a loan of 18 million euros for the establishment of the solar plus storage facility of Djermaya in Chad. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 18 million euros and a Partial Risk Guarantee (GPR), for the establishment of the solar power station of Djermaya in Chad. Storage The […] Read more
