Energy Reforms Crucial For Re-elected Indian Govt: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Govt of India to meet its target of 275 GW from renewable energy sources by 2027. Although renewable energy installation has seen tremendous progress due to policy initiatives, further energy reforms are necessary for the newly re-elected Government of India to meet its ambitious target to […] Read more
UP Discoms Submit Plans For Meeting Backlog and Future RPO Commitments Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total shortfall in RPO fulfilment (up to November 2018-19) for non-solar power stood at 4295.52 MU and that for solar stood at 3993.69 MU. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) recently reviewed in a suo moto proceeding, the fulfilment of RPO targets by obligated state distribution companies (discoms), as per the commissions RPO […] Read more
ISA Invites Bids For Development of Solar PV Projects in Member Countries Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a treaty-based inter-governmental organisation which specialises in implementing programmes in the field of solar energy has invited bids for the development of solar PV projects including rooftop PV solar capacity in its member countries. The organisation issued a call for bids after receiving a proposal from state-owned power generator NTPC […] Read more
IRENA Report on Renewable Energy: A Gender Perspective Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy employs about 32% of women, compared to 22% in the energy sector overall. Still, within renewables, women’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs is far lower than in administrative jobs. This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) examines the question of gender equity throughout the sector. Building on […] Read more
Lendlease and Sacramento County Finalise PPA For 160 MW Solar Facility Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Rancho Seco Solar II is scheduled to begin construction later in 2019 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Lendlease, a leading international property and infrastructure group and the Sacramento County Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have jointly announced the execution of a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for Rancho Seco Solar II, their new […] Read more
Znshine Supplies 100MW Modules to Etihad Energy for DEWA Projects Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Under this 100 MW pact, Znshine will supply a mix of single glass and double glass modules as it felt that double glass modules will be more suitable for high-rise buildings. China-based tier-1 PV module maker Znshine PV tech has inked a supply pact with Etihad Energy services for 100 MW of solar modules for […] Read more
Ather Energy Raises $51 Million in Latest Round of Funding Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility startup, Ather Energy recently announced that it has raised an investment of $51 Mn in its latest round of funding, led by Sachin Bansal’s investment of $32 Mn. Ather Energy was one of the earliest start-up funding of Sachin Bansal when he invested $0.5 Mn in the firm as an Angel investor in […] Read more
Sixth Extension For SECI’s 97.5 Rooftop Scheme Tender Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bidders will now have until June 17, 2019, to submit their bids for the development of the rooftop solar projects under the scheme. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification amending the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected solar PV system rooftop scheme for government buildings. The nodal […] Read more
Skilancer Solar Gets Venture Funding from Alfa Ventures Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The buzz in the solar sector has attracted yet another VC, with Alfa ventures investing in Skilancer Ventures, a startup focused on the sector The Noida-based Skilancer Solar did not discolose the funding amount it received from Alfa Ventures, a venture of entrepreneur and investor Dhianu Das . Skilancer was started in 2017 by IIT […] Read more
