Africa and Middle East Installed 962 MW New Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023. According to the latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), countries in Africa and the Middle East region installed 962 MW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2018, an increase of more than 300 MW compared to […] Read more
Engie Commissions Kathu CSP Plant in South Africa Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The park is expected to operate for 30 years, with a 100 MW capacity delivering an estimated 390 GWh of electricity every year. French energy and services group, ENGIE has achieved commercial operation of its 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The solar plant, which is one of […] Read more
Interview with Viraj Gada, IDEF Spokesperson & India Regional Representative, GOGLA Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy We recently caught up with Viraj Gada, the India Representative for GOGLA, the global body for the off grid, and distributed solar industry. India is a key market worldwide, with the highest off take of solar products. And firms that have pioneered innovative sales and distribution models. Here’re a few answers from that interaction. Q. […] Read more
India May Fall Short of its 100 GW Solar Ambitions: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed grid-connected power generation capacity increased 4 percent from January to October 2018 to reach 347 GW. India may fall well short of its 100 GW solar by 2022 target as it faces short-term uncertainty due to the imposition of various taxes, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Renewables accounted for 9.7 […] Read more
IREDA IPO Expected By September Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy IREDA will issue fresh 13.90 crore shares, increasing the paid-up share capital of the company from Rs 784 crore to Rs 923 crore. The initial public offer (IPO) of state-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will be launched before September 2019, a top official has confirmed. “We can raise up to 15 percent of our equity. […] Read more
Tender For 2 MW Canal-Top Solar Project Issued in Jharkhand Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed at the Sikidiri Canal located near the Sikidiri Village and the last date of bid submissions is February 11, 2019. The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued tender seeking bids from eligible EPC firms to set up a 2 MW grid-connected canal-top solar project in Ranchi. The […] Read more
Indian Wind Power Sector to Benefit From US-China Tariff Scuffle : Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. India’s wind energy sector could benefit in the form of new investments as the ongoing tariff scuffle between US and China continues to escalate. The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood […] Read more
SECI and Govt of Puducherry Sign PSA For 100 MW Wind Power Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI announce an agreement with the Electricity Department of Puducherry for sourcing 100 MW of wind power. The Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to source 100 MW of Wind Power. The new agreement will be slotted under the Union Territory’s Renewable […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender For 10 MW Floating Solar PV Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The floating plant will be set up at a raw water reservoir at the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant in Khedar, Hisar. The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has floated a tender for developing a 10 MW floating solar PV power plant in the state. The HPGCL will provide the site for free and […] Read more
