New Solar Power Program to Help Electrify Rural Communities in Afghanistan Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is designed to provide electricity to some of the nearly 20 million Afghans who are not connected to the national power grid. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a pioneering program to supply small-scale solar power systems to homeowners across Afghanistan. The pilot program will see the introduction of […] Read more
World Bank’s IFC to Invest $75 Mn in AC Energy’s Green Bond Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The proceeds from the AC Energy green bonds will be used to finance the company’s plans for up to 5GW of renewable energy projects in East Asia and Pacific. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will invest $75 million in the first-ever listed green bond issued by AC Energy Finance International Limited and […] Read more
Modi Cabinet Approves 25.7 GW Solar Scheme to Benefit Farmers Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy In another move that is deadlined 2022, or in time to help the country meet its 100 GW target for solar, the government approved a major scheme to get farmers involved. The KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme has been in the works for some time and seeks to provide both financial security […] Read more
The URGE for “Li” Vault Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Nowadays, power storage has become vital on the back of its rapid response even at the time of peak demand, as most of the power storage technologies began transmitting power back to the grid within milliseconds. Moreover, storage technologies not only help in bolstering the use of electric vehicles but also help in reducing carbon […] Read more
EcoMen Solar Commission 76 kW Rooftop Solar Project in New Jersey Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 75.6 kW solar system was developed using 256 Silfab Solar Panels and SolarEdge inverters. New Jersey-based solar solutions provider, EcoMen Solar has successfully commissioned a 75.6 kW rooftop solar PV power project at the Poet’s Square Shopping Plaza in Freehold, New Jersey. Poet’s Square Plaza hosts retail storefronts and professional businesses. The installed solar systems […] Read more
Bangalore Issues Tender For Rooftop Solar Systems on Government Buildings Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 5, 2019, and the bids will be opened on March 6, 2019. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has issued a short term tender for Solar Rooftop Photo Voltaic (SRTPV) grid-connected power plants (with Grid tied Inverter/Hybrid Inverter/Micro Inverter/Solar-Wind hybrid plants) on the rooftops of government buildings […] Read more
Tender For 175 MW Capacity Solar Projects Issued in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is March 11, 2019. The estimated cost of the projects is Rs 711 crore. The Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has issued a tender seeking EPC contractors for setting up of 175 MW cumulative capacity solar PV power projects in the state. The 175 MW tendered capacity will be […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Issues Tender For 138 MW Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of submission of bids for this tender is March 06, 2019. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has issued a tender for selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for the deployment of 138 MW cumulative capacity of grid-connected solar PV power projects at various locations in the vicinity of the power stations […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ashish Khanna, President, Tata Power (Renewables) Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Our policymakers will have to create an effective regulatory framework for the development and installation of a widespread solar water pump network. It will be largely beneficial if our farmers are made aware of the many benefits that come along with the adoption of solar water pumps as well. Policymakers can also incentivize the use […] Read more
