SECI Issues RFS for Selection of Green Hydrogen Producers under SIGHT Scheme Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RFS) for selection of Green Hydrogen Producers for setting up production facilities for Green Hydrogen in India under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-I). SECI has been appointed as the implementing agency for the SIGHT Programme- Component I: […] Read more
Portugal Scales Up PV Target From 9 GW to Over 20 GW By 2030 Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Keeping up with the trend of countries all over the world expecting, and seeking more from Solar power, Portugal has also enhanced it’s PV targets by over 2X to 20 GW, by 2030. The new targets are driven by a need to accelerate the energy transition, and an extra push from establishing green hydrogen manufacturing […] Read more
African Development Bank’s SEFA Provides $7.88 Million Grant for AETC Programme Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $7.88 million grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, which aims to increase renewable energy generation across the continent. The AETC Programme The Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, also known as AETC, is a program […] Read more
Angola Secures €1.29 Billion Loan for Renewable Mini-Grids and Grid Expansion Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Angola’s Ministry of Finance has secured a loan of €1.29 billion ($1.41 billion) through the assistance of Standard Chartered Bank, UK. This funding will be utilized to implement 48 solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage mini-grids across various rural areas across Angola. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote self-sufficiency in energy consumption […] Read more
APTEL Determines Interim CUF at INR 5.71 Per Unit for ODisha Hydro Project Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has accepted the plea of Baitarani Power Project Private Limited contending the previous order of the State Commission, which had reduced its project tariff for a 24 MW small Hydro Electric Project to INR 5.03 per unit. The order had been passed by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission in […] Read more
Central University of Himachal Pradesh Sets up Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory has been established in the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP). Vice-Chancellor Prof Sat Prakash Bansal held that the set up of its Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory is an important step with respect to sustainable energy research. “This laboratory has been established in line with the vision set by our […] Read more
Mini-Grids And The Rockefeller Experience Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as India made commendable progress connecting almost all households to the grid, the larger aim of 24×7 power for all is still some distance away. With a twin challenge of rising demand and the need to transition to a cleaner grid powered by renewables, the hopes of millions for continuous, dependable power are still […] Read more
SOFAR Futuristically Designed Factory Visited by PVO International Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy SOFAR, a global provider of PV and ESS solutions, was recently visited by PVO International Commercial Director Hans Ekelmans and Procurement Manager Erwin Damen at the firm’s brand-new manufacturing base in Huizhou. The first phase of SOFAR latest smart and digital factory covers an area of over 110 thousand square meters, with a total investment […] Read more
Delhi to Welcome 140 Public Charging Points & 48 Battery Swapping Facilities Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a move that will accelerate the Delhi’s EV (electric vehicle) segment, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal revealed recently that Delhi will welcome 140 new public charging points. 48 battery swapping facilities. These will come across 53 locations in the city. Officials say that the price of charging at all these points will be fixed […] Read more
