Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
Deadline for BIS Certification of Inverters Gets 3 Month Extension Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for self-certification of solar inverters through the BIS, again. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for self-certification of solar inverters through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), again. In its notification, the ministry has cleared that considering […] Read more
Masdar Wins With 100 MW Bid for 1st PPP Solar Project in Uzbekistan Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Masdar has announced that it is the winning bidder to develop the first PPP solar project under the IFC Scaling Solar programme in Uzbekistan Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced that it is the winning bidder to develop the first public-private partnership (PPP) […] Read more
India Planning to Build a Chain of Renewable Projects Along Pakistan Border Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy India is planning to build a string of renewable energy projects on its potent desert land adjacent to the Pakistan border, according to MNRE officials India plans to build a string of renewable energy projects along its sun-baked, wind-whipped western border, officials said, as the central government continues on its ambitious programme to reduce the country’s […] Read more
Botswana Becomes Member of International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy On the occasion, IIPA also inked the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ISA for capacity-building of its member countries in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation under ITEC-programme of Ministry of External Affairs. South African country Botswana has become the member of the India-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) after signing the ISA […] Read more
Uzbekistan’s PPP Based 900 MW Solar Tender, Gets IFC Backing Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Uzbekistan has signed a mandate with IFC, to develop up to 900 MW of solar power through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Uzbekistan is advancing quickly to diversify its energy matrix and meet its target to develop up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of solar power by 2030. The country has signed a mandate with the International Finance […] Read more
MNRE Offers Clarification on Domestically Manufactured Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. In a major decision that is likely to give a further boost to domestic manufacturing of solar cells in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a clarification in respect of domestically manufactured solar PV cells. It may […] Read more
Punjab Tenders for Empanelment and Installation of Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy PSPCL has issued a tender for the empanelment of EPC contractors for setting up of a cumulative 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects in Punjab The Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) has issued a tender for the empanelment of EPC contractors for setting up of a cumulative 30 MW grid-connected rooftop solar projects in the […] Read more
RK Singh Confident That India Will Achieve 175 GW RE Target Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Union Minister RK Singh has said that he is confident that India will achieve its 175 GW generational capacity from renewable energy sources by 2022. Speaking at the India Energy Forum in Delhi, the Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, RK Singh said that “the target of having 175 GW of renewable energy […] Read more
