ISA Cell and UNDP declares cooperation for promoting solar energy globally Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Interim Administrative Cell of International Solar Alliance (ISA Cell) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the occasion of the Side event on International Solar Alliance at the UN Headquarters in New York declared their intention to promote solar energy globally. Major areas identified for working jointly included :a) Development of synergies with […] Read more
Tata Power to raise share of its renewable energy output from its earlier target of 20% to 30-40% by 2025 Updated On Mon, Apr 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power has decided to raise share of its renewable energy output from its earlier target of 20%, to 30-40% by 2025 reports PTI Currently the company has working capacity of 9,156 MW which include 693 MW of hydel, 593 MW of wind and 60 MW of solar sources. Speaking to PTI Tata Power managing […] Read more
SunEdison files voluntary petitions for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S Bankruptcy Code Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy SunEdison has announced that it has commenced a process to restructure its balance sheet and position the Company for the future. To facilitate this restructuring, SunEdison and certain of its domestic and international subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New […] Read more
ICRA estimates the capacity addition in the renewable energy sector to increase to 8.8 GW in FY 2017 Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy ICRA has estimated the solar capacity addition to increase to about 5.7 GW in FY2017 as against the 3.0 GW seen in FY2016 based on the tenders already floated and proposed for award of solar projects under various State and Central Government policies so far. However, ICRA in its report notes that in the wind […] Read more
Orange Renewable signs PPA with SECI for 100-MW solar power project in Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Apr 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Orange Renewable on Friday signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for development of a 100-MW solar power project in Maharashtra. As per the agreement the 100 per cent subsidiary of Singapore-based AT Holdings Pte, Orange Renewable will develop a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power project under Jawaharlal Nehru […] Read more
Fortum bags 100 MW solar power park project in a reverse auction in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Finnish utility firm Fortum has announced that it won bid for 100 MW solar power park in the reverse auction. The reverse auction was conducted by NTPC on 12th April 2016 for the selection of 500 megawatt (MW) grid connected solar PV projects under Batch II Tranche I of JNNSM phase II. The solar power […] Read more
Fortum announces to invest EUR 200–400 million in solar projects in India Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Finnish utility firm Fortum on Tuesday announced to invest euros 200-400 million (Approx. Rs 15100-30200 crore) in solar power projects in India. Fortum in a statement said “the country offers one of the best solar resources and a sound government support for the development of the solar sector. The country provides a good platform for […] Read more
IDFC Alternative is in talks with Delhi-based ACME Solar to invest Rs.600 crore: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy IDFC Alternatives is in talks with Delhi-based ACME Solar to invest Rs.600 crore claims a report. Livemint citing sources reports that talks between the two companies are in an advanced stage and the deal is expected to close soon. ACME will pump the fund to complete its solar project that is still under development across various […] Read more
Over Rs. 71,200 crore sanctioned for Renewable Energy Sector by Banks & NBFCs since February, 2015 Updated On Mon, Apr 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have sanctioned over Rs. 71,201.54 crore to finance various renewable energy projects and disbursed Rs. 29,529.57 crore against the sanctioned amount since February 2015 till 21 March, 2016. During RE-INVEST 2015, 40 major Banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) committed to provide debt funding to Renewable Energy Projects aggregating […] Read more
