AfDB Group Okays $18.17 Mn for Kopere Solar Project in Kenya Updated On Mon, Dec 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, the bank is also in the process of securing a USD 11.6 million concessional loan from the Climate Investment Fund’s Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program (SREP). The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a USD 18.17 million senior loan to 40 MWac (50MWp) Kopere Solar Power Project in Kenya. The Kopere project, which falls under Kenya’s Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) […] Read more
Rooftop Solar: Democratising Power Generation – One Roof at a Time Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar was the fastest-growing segment within India’s renewable energy sector last year, but it is still not growing fast enough. Capacity adwdition in rooftop solar stood at around 870 megawatt (MW) in 2017, a far cry from the ambitious target of 5,000 MW for FY 2017-18. As of December 2017, cumulative rooftop solar installed […] Read more
Haryana Government Offers Subsidy of Rs 15,000 on Solar Home Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is done with a view to promote renewable energy in the state and achieving the solar energy target set under the national solar mission. Residents of Haryana are set to get a state subsidy of Rs 15,000 for installing Solar Home System under the ‘Manohar Jyoti Yojana’. The New and Renewable Energy Department has […] Read more
UPERC Accepts NPCL’s Response over Renewable Purchase Obligations Updated On Thu, Nov 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy UPERC had initiated suo moto proceedings against NPCL and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) for failing to submit the required information. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has accepted Noida Power Company Limited’s (NPCL) submission regarding meeting the past renewable purchase obligations (RPO) targets. UPERC had initiated suo moto proceedings against NPCL and […] Read more
Rise of Renewable Energy to Put Competitive Pressure on Coal Plants: Fitch Updated On Thu, Nov 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report further said that the share of renewable energy sector will be further boosted by falling technology cost and increasing availability of cheaper finance. Despite the dominance of coal as a major source of electricity, a steady shift towards renewable energy is slated create competitive pressure on some thermal power plants, especially in developing […] Read more
TANGEDCO Issues Tender for 500 MW Grid-Connected Solar Project Updated On Wed, Nov 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be awarded based on a reverse auction to be held on a specified date, the upper ceiling for the bidding is set at Rs 3.00 per unit. Moving towards solar energy, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) has invited bids from solar power generators for the procurement of 500 MW […] Read more
NTPC Calls For Enlistment Of Bidders For SPV Module Packages Updated On Wed, Nov 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the notice inviting applications (NIA), the bidder should have manufactured and supplied solar photo voltaic (SPV) modules of cumulative capacity of 40 MWp or above. India’s energy giant, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited applications for the enlistment of solar PV Module developers for NTPC’s solar PV power projects. The scope of […] Read more
Niger PM Brigi Rafini Inaugurates its First Ever Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Nov 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developed with the support of Indian government, the 7 MW facility is located near Malbaza, a rural village in central Niger. In a proud moment, Niger’s prime minister Brigi Rafini and the minister of energy Amina Moumouni have inaugurated the nation’s first solar power plant. Developed with the support of Indian government, the 7 MW […] Read more
Unregistered Solar Rooftops in Capetown to Face Penalty Updated On Tue, Nov 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The city administration has taken this decision after witnessing a huge spike in solar rooftops installed in Cape Town posing a safety and a legal risk. Residents of Cape Two who are using rooftop solar installations will have to pay a hefty fine if they fail to get their solar installation registered by February next […] Read more
