JinkoSolar and Schneider Electric Donate 55 KW Solar Plant in Egypt Updated On Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Prior to completion of the project, the only electricity source of the village was three 30 kW diesel generators supplying the village with electricity. JinkoSolar announced its partnership with Schneider Electric to donate a 55 KW off-grid solar project in Abu Redis, South Sinai, Egypt. The remote village called ABU GHURAQD is located about 30 […] Read more
SPDA Demands Uniform GST Rate of 5% Updated On Mon, Dec 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The total incidence of tax on the SPGS would increase to 8.9 per cent with implementation of the GST Council recommendations. The recently issued sigh of relief from the GST council which recommended 5% GST for almost 70% of solar products has come under ire just a week after GST council issuing its recommendations. The […] Read more
Shell and EDF Renewables Form JV to Develop Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The lease area holds the potential to produce approximately 2,500 MW of wind energy – enough to power close to one million homes. Forming an equal partnership joint venture, EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies have joined hands to co-develop wind energy area in New Jersey. The lease area holds the potential to […] Read more
JA Solar to Supply Mono PERC Modules for 257MW Project in Vietnam Updated On Mon, Dec 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is of great importance for the development of the renewable energy market in Vietnam as well as other Southeast Asian countries. Shanghai-based high-performance modules maker JA Solar Holdings has inked a pact with Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Co. (SEPEC) to supply high-efficiency mono PERC modules for a 257MW project in Phu Yen, Vietnam. The project is […] Read more
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Makes Prior Arrangements to Meet Peak Power Demand This Winter Season Updated On Sat, Oct 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power – DDL) expects a peak demand of approximately 1500 MW in this winter season. The long term power tie ups are in place for meeting the same effectively. A total of 1650 MW of power is available from long term sources which would help in meeting the winter peak […] Read more
Egypt Could Meet Over 50% Electricity Demand via Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares of renewable energy could reduce the country’s energy bill by up to USD 900 million annually in 2030. Egypt has the potential to generate up to 53 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares […] Read more
Army to Tap Renewables to Supply Power to Jawans Deployed at High Altitudes Updated On Wed, Jul 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The idea is to shift from a conventional source of energy, which is expensive and unreliable due to its transportation and maintenance, to renewable energy. To enhance the living conditions of its personnel, the Indian army is looking for a durable supply of power in high altitudes where they are deployed. The idea is to […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Praveer Sinha CEO and MD, Tata Power Company Ltd Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. As in recent quarters Tata Power’s renewable portfolio proved to be a boon for the financial health of the company. How do you see the future of the company’s renewable segment in the country in coming years? As Tata Power aims to achieve up to 40% of its generation capacity from non-fossil fuel by […] Read more
World to Get 50% Electricity from Wind and Solar by 2050, says BNEF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy “We see $548 billion being invested in battery capacity by 2050, two thirds of that at the grid level and one third installed behind-the-meter by households and businesses,” said Seb Henbest, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa for BNEF and lead author of NEO 2018. The world will generate half of the power generation […] Read more
