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
Scatec Solar Commissions 390 MW Benban Project in Egypt Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt, marking the completion of the 390 MW Benban solar project in Egypt. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt. This marks the completion of the 390 MW Benban […] Read more
Renewable Power to Boost Energy Security in Ukraine Till 2030 Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the proposed increase in renewable capacity in Ukraine is expected to boost energy security in the country in the near future Renewable installed capacity in Ukraine is set to grow at a 15.6 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach 13.8 GW in 2030 from 2.8 GW in […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Develop 250 MW Wind Farm in Egypt Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa will install 96 (SG 2.6-114) turbines through a turnkey EPC contract for the 250 MW West Bark wind energy project in Egypt Siemens Gamesa has pledged its further commitment to the growth of clean energy in Egypt through the construction of the 250 MW West Bakr Wind project which is owned by the […] Read more
Acme and Adani Make the World’s Top 10 Solar PV Asset Owners List Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar asset ownership ranking, ACME and Adani have made the cut for the world’s top 10 According to Wood Mackenzie’s inaugural global solar photovoltaic (PV) asset ownership ranking (excluding China), the world’s top 10 solar PV asset owners now hold over 22 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative solar capacity. Collectively, […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
Shell Acquires 20% Stake in Bengaluru-Based Orb Energy Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has announced that Shell New Energies business has acquired a 20 percent stake in the firm in its latest funding round. Orb Energy, one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in India, has announced that the Royal Dutch Shell’s New Energies business has acquired an almost 20 percent stake in the […] Read more
AfDB Grants Loan for 18 MW Solar Plus Storage Project in Chad Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved a loan of 18 million euros for the establishment of the solar plus storage facility of Djermaya in Chad. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 18 million euros and a Partial Risk Guarantee (GPR), for the establishment of the solar power station of Djermaya in Chad. Storage The […] Read more
Ray of Hope: Azuri Opens New Solar Centre in Kenya to Connect the Unconnected Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy This move is significant for the area as only 46 percent of the county’s general population is connected to the grid, as per the Kisumu County government data. With an aim to connect the unconnected world, Cambridge solar company Azuri Technologies has opened it’s off-grid solar centre in Kisumu County, which is one of among […] Read more