Indian Railways to Add 5MWp of Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Oct 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 5MWp solar power system will generate 76.5 lakh units of solar power cumulatively per year. The Railway’s first set of solar plants with a total capacity of 5MWp will be launched by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. The plants on the roof tops of Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Anand Vihar and Delhi railway stations will […] Read more
India 2022 A Roadmap 100GW Updated On Thu, Oct 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is poised to achieve a growth rate which is projected to trigger a major rise in energy demand due to demographic expansion, increasing urbanization and rising demands for mobility. By 2022, India targets solar power installation of 100GW, which is an ambitious target and requires a quantum four-fold growth in the sector. India’s total […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director | UBM India Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. REI Expo is scheduled next month. What can we expect in the 11th edition of India’s biggest Renewable trade exhibition? This is the most premium exhibition that the Industry is looking forward to. We feel ourselves already accountable to the industry to give them a best shot. Especially, looking at 11th REI, in terms […] Read more
ADB to Help Develop Rooftop Solar Power Systems in Sri Lanka Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apart from extending $50 million loan, ADB will also administer a $1 million technical assistance from the Asian Clean Energy Fund under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility to help build capacity, increase awareness of stakeholders, and support the project’s implementation in Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a […] Read more
Let’s Talk Solar Energy Storage Systems Updated On Mon, Sep 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy It is now said to be primitive if we sit with a strong brewed coffee and the board directors of green revolutionaries give a throwback on coal and thermal reserves. Without sharing an anecdote, the facts and figures and latest economics of renewables especially solar has tethered traditional energy production. India has one national grid […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
Siemens and AES Join Forces to Create Fluence, a New Global Energy Storage Technology Company Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combining the proven AES Advancion and Siemens Siestorage energy storage platforms with expanded services, Fluence will offer customers a wider variety of options to meet the challenges of a rapidly transforming energy landscape. Siemens and the AES Corporation has announced their agreement to form a new global energy storage technology and services company under the […] Read more
Aurora Solar Introduces Financial Analysis to Solar Design and Sales Platform Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Aurora’s commercial financial analysis allows installers to compare the returns of any cash, lease, loan, or PPA financing option. Aurora Solar Inc. has added financial analysis to its commercial suite. The company it touting it as industry’s only all-in-one solar design and sales platform for residential and commercial PV systems. Al-Karim Lalani, Lead Engineer of […] Read more
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Raises $29 Million from IFC to Fund 100 MW Solar Power Projects in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Sat, Apr 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Company is building two solar power projects of 50MW each in Andhra Pradesh. The cost of the project is estimated at $119 million which will be funded through a mix of 75 per cent debt and 25 per cent equity. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has raised $29 million (~Rs.1.86 billion) in non-convertible debentures (NCDs) […] Read more