KSEB Signs PSA with SECI for Sourcing 200 MW Wind Power Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy KSEB has signed a PSA with SECI for procuring 200 MW of wind power. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for procuring 200 MW of wind power. The announcement was made by the nodal agency for implementing renewable energy projects […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Invites Suggestions on Draft Open Access Regulations Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued the Draft guidelines specifying the terms and conditions for open access in the state. The commission has now invited suggestions and comments from stakeholders until July 8, 2019, […] Read more
BESCOM Planning For 650 EV Charging Stations in Karnataka Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy BESCOM has revealed that it plans to install 650 EV charging stations in the state of Karnataka, with 100 stations planned for Bengaluru. The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has revealed that it plans to install 650 Electric Vehicle charging stations in the state of Karnataka, with 100 stations planned for Bengaluru. The proposal has […] Read more
BHEL Wins EPC Orders Worth 800 Cr For Setting Up 2 Solar Plants Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has won EPC contracts worth Rs 800 crore for setting up two solar PV power plants. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, recently announced that it has won Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts worth Rs 800 crore for setting up two solar PV power plants. The two orders […] Read more
DERC Issues Group and Virtual Net Metering Guidelines Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy DERC has issued the group and virtual net metering framework, paving the way for rooftop and agri-solar plants in residential areas and villages in the city The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued the capital’s group and virtual net metering framework, paving the way for the installation of rooftop and agri-solar plants in residential […] Read more
Vattenfall Issues its First Green Bond Worth EUR 500 Mn Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy In line with the company’s investments in fossil-free energy and climate-smart solutions, Vattenfall has for the first time issued a green bond. In line with the company’s investments in fossil-free energy and climate-smart solutions, Vattenfall has for the first time issued a green bond. The size of the bond issue is EUR 500 million, with […] Read more
Norway Passes Law, Sovereign Fund To Become More Greener Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has obtained a go-ahead to divest as much as $13bn of investments from fossils fuels after its parliament voted to pass the law The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund which handles over $ 1trillion worth of Norway’s investments has been given a green light for the largest fossil fuel divestment […] Read more
World Bank Report on Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2019 shows that despite the progress, reaching the remaining unserved people, including those connected to frail and overburdened urban grids, as well as displaced people, and hard-to-reach locations, will be challenging. An estimated 650 million people will be left without electricity access in 2030. The report tracks global, regional […] Read more
OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
