Pakistan to Unveil First Domestically Produced Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Pakistan is gearing up to increase the production and use of renewable energy as a measure to alleviate power shortages. To this end, the country’s government has proposed eliminating taxes associated with the manufacture of solar and wind energy equipment in the country. The University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, is set to launch the […] Read more
Bangladesh’s Largest Solar Plant Of 100 MW Up For Approval Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangladesh, known more for its off grid solar programme that has provided electricity access to over 20 million citizens, and spawned some brilliant startups (notably SOLshare) in the process, is finally close to a large, utility scale project. Plans have been finalised to set up the country’s largest single power plant in Jamalpur, for a […] Read more
IPO Time For India Solar Equipment Manufacturers In 2021 Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy After a long wait, initial reports are finally coming out regarding plans by major Indian solar equipment manufacturers planning Initial Public Offers. We refer to a long wait simply because the markets have been buoyant for a while now, and have duly been followed by an IPO wave the likes of which has rarely been […] Read more
CERC Rules With NTPC in Dispute Involving Solar Firm at Bhadla Updated On Mon, Aug 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a petition filed by Solaire Surya Urja Private Limited, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has ruled in favour of NTPC. At issue was a plea to condone delays in the commissioning of these (70×2) 140 MW solar projects or which NTPC had enforced liquidated damages of over Rs 7 crores. Filed under Section […] Read more
Group Projects – Programme Management Updated On Sat, Aug 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Roles and Responsibilities:- Monitoring of projects using tools like Primavera or MS Projects for Cost & Time. Flagging of critical Issues for de-bottlenecking. Coordination with various internal departments for decision making. Management appraisal regarding exceptions. Qualifications:- Mandatory: BE Civil / Mechanical (Premier institutions). Sound knowledge of Project Panning Tools like MS Projects, Primavera, MS Excel, […] Read more
Govt. Confirms Solar Imports Down To $571 million in 2020-21 Updated On Fri, Aug 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yesterday, the Union Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh while addressing the Lok Sabha announced that India’s solar cells and modules imports fell to $571.65 million in the last financial year (FY20-21) from $2.16 billion and $1.68 billion in FY18-19 and FY19-20, respectively. Till July end, India had imposed tariff and […] Read more
Middle East Solar Industry Association’s Mid-year Solar Outlook 2021 Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) is the largest solar trade association in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Established in 2009, it carries out solar-related activities and programs across the MENA region. The mid-year report is a more concise version of the MESIA Annual Outlook Report to be published in January […] Read more
These 5 Firms Moved To Solar in 2021. How Many Will Follow? Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian corporates across energy-intensive sectors are increasingly adopting solar for captive use, the latter comprising a solar power plant that is deployed by a company for its own consumption. That is, power generated by such a solar power plant is consumed entirely by the developing company itself. For instance, Mumbai-headquartered auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. […] Read more
Masdar JV Reaches Financial Close On Indonesia’s First Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar and its partner PT PJBI announced today that their joint venture (JV) has achieved the financial close on the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant project in Indonesia. The construction work of Indonesia’s first-ever floating solar power plant has begun. PT. PMSE (Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi) is the JV […] Read more
