Will an open access policy across India give the much needed thrust to solar power? Updated On Sat, Jun 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Open access policy open ways to buy power at competitive price, this policy can be a game changer in the solar sector. Here we have taken a quick opinion on this from a few industry veterans, see what they say… Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary General, Solar Thermal Federation of India (STFI) “Open access for […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
EDF-led Consortium Wins 600 MW Dunkirk Offshore Wind Project Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy An EDF-led consortium has won the project to design, build, operate and maintain the future 600 MW Dunkirk offshore wind farm. After an invitation to tender held by the public authorities, France’s Ministry for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition has selected the EDF Group, via its EDF Renewables subsidiary, in partnership with Innogy and Enbridge, […] Read more
DEWA Issues Tender For 900 MW 5th Phase of MbRAM Solar Park Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued a tender for the 5th phase of MbRAM Solar Park for 900 MW, based on the Independent Power Project (IPP) model. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a tender for the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbRAM) Solar Park for 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity […] Read more
FMO Grants Rs 208 Cr to Srei Equipment For Refinancing Green Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Srei Equipment has received credit approval for Rs 208 crore from FMO. The industry leader in construction and mining equipment financing, Srei Equipment Finance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited has received credit approval for USD 30 million (Rs 208 crore) from FMO, a Netherlands based Development Finance Bank. According to Srei, […] Read more
Duke Energy’s 150 MW Solar Plant in California Begins Operation Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables has announced that its 150 MW North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. Duke Energy Renewables (DER), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has announced that its 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, California, has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project in the company’s fleet. “North Rosamond is a […] Read more
Tariffs Drop to Rs 2.5/kWh in SECI’s 750 MW (Tranche-II) Solar Auction Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Four firms have emerged as the lowest bidders in the latest auction by SECI for the Rajasthan 750 MW solar Tender under Tranche-II. State-owned power giant NTPC, Mahindra Susten, Hero Solar Energy and Azure Power Maple have emerged as the lowest bidders in the latest auction by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the Rajasthan 750 MW solar […] Read more
Solar Sector Needs to Ensure Efficient Use of Water: BTI Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag. The solar sector needs to act proactively to ensure efficient use of water for cleaning of solar panels and justify the ‘environmentally-friendly’ tag, consulting and research services provider Bridge To India has […] Read more
NLC India Commissions 100 MW Solar Plant in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy NLC India Ltd. has announced in a regulatory filing that it has commissioned a 100 MW solar PV power plant in the state of Tamil Nadu. State-owned coal miner NLC India Ltd. has announced in a regulatory filing that it has commissioned a 100 MW solar PV power plant in the state of Tamil Nadu. […] Read more
