Investment in Solar Power Projects Likely to Fall in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The mixed picture for global clean energy investment in 2018 is emerging, and at the same time, the commitment to wind and energy-smart technologies such as EV and batteries are running above last year’s levels. In the first half of 2018, the global net investment in solar power projects fell 19 percent from $71.6 billion […] Read more
Six UP Cities Alone Have Potential to Generate 11.4 GW, Says Report Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar rooftop has a game-changing potential to completely revitalize the development landscape with improved power supply, massive capital infusion and a significant rise in job creation In a report released by the Centre for Environment and Energy Development, the six UP cities alone have been identified that can generate 11.4 GW of solar energy using […] Read more
ADB to Provide $45.4 Mn to Spur Off-Grid SPV Pumping for Irrigation in Bangladesh Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB grant will help in replacing diesel systems with solar powered irrigation to enhance energy security, reduce local pollution, and mitigate climate change. The project is also expected to result in a reduction of 17,261 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide USD 20 million loan to Bangladesh […] Read more
Scatec Solar Gets 47 MW Solar Project in Ukraine Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the projects will be realized under the country’s feed-in-tariff scheme and the 3 plants are expected to produce about 58 GWh per year. Independent solar power producer Scatec Solar has entered into agreements with Rengy Development securing projects of 47 MW in Ukraine. Further, the projects will be realized under the country’s feed-in-tariff scheme […] Read more
Jinkosolar to Supply 86 MW Solar Modules for Largest PV Plant in Colombia Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project will be composed by 250,000 Jinko Solar Monocrystalline Standard Modules 345 Watt – 1500 V and will generate an average of 176 GWh of clean energy per year. China-based JinkoSolar Holding will supply 86 MW of solar modules for a PV Plant that will be located in the Colombian department of Cesar, northern Colombia. […] Read more
Jnana Bharathi Campus of Bangalore University to go Solar from November Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy University officials said it will be completely free of cost for the varsity as the cost for installation, operation and maintenance will be borne by the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. Taking a major leap from the conventional source of energy to clean energy, the Jnana Bharathi campus of Bangalore University will completely work […] Read more
PROINSO, Joules Power to Build First Utility-Scale Solar Project in Bangladesh Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is located in Teknaf, a sub-district of Cox’s Bazar, in the Division of Chittagong. It forms the southernmost point of mainland Bangladesh and has a population of over 200,000. In a first of its kind in the country, PROINSO, a global energy supplier, has commissioned a 28MWp utility-scale project in Bangladesh. PROINSO UK […] Read more
Electric Vehicles Market in India – A Rocky Road Ahead! Updated On Tue, Jul 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In a bid to reiterate India’s commitment towards climate change during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-21) in Paris, the union government has braced it’s arms to make a major shift from the petroleum product run vehicles to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2030. Though the government of India’s ambition of having more than 10 million […] Read more
Solar Boom – A Fantastic Fillip for India! Updated On Sun, Jul 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s solar boom proved to be a game changer for the country’s renewable growth trajectory, as the sector witnesses’ sharp momentum during the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took PM’s chair, India had about 2.63 GW of solar energy capacity, which now surged to nearly […] Read more