SEforALL Report on State of Global Mini-Grid Markets 2020 Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mini-Grids Partnership (MGP) report is a culmination of combined effort and true collaboration between different organizations. This report was commissioned by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), on behalf of the MGP, a consortium of over 300 stakeholders with representation from funders/financiers, government, private sector/industry and other enablers. It aims to raise awareness about mini-grids, […] Read more
MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […] Read more
The Missing Element in the Proposed Electricity Act Reforms Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. But it still has one of the lowest per capita power consumption (1,181 kWh) as compared to the world’s average per capita power consumption, which stands high at nearly 2,700 kWh. Because of this, our nation faces the challenge of ensuring sound financial health […] Read more
Idemitsu Completes Financing for 50 MW Solar Project in California Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Idemitsu Renewables has announced that it has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central 40 solar project in Stanislaus County, California. Idemitsu Renewables, formerly Solar Frontier Americas, which is now the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd, has announced that it has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central […] Read more
A World Solar Bank and India’s Solar Ambitions. Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the past week, talk of a World Solar Bank, midwifed by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Prime Minister Modi’s biggest foreign policy initiative has picked pace again. The ISA, whose overarching mandate can be considered the raising of 1 trillion dollars to build, spread and sustain solar energy worldwide, with special attention to the […] Read more
Infigen Nudges Shareholders to Accept $864 mn Takeover bid From Iberdrola Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The board of Australian wind farm operator Infigen is recommending that shareholders accept an AUD 864 million takeover bid from Spanish utility Iberdrola. The board of Australian wind farm operator Infigen is recommending that shareholders accept an AUD 864 million takeover bid from Spanish utility Iberdrola. The recommendation came after Iberdrola waived conditions for its […] Read more
Sensor Market Growth to be Dictated by Increase in EV Demand: Report Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sensor market growth will be dictated by an expected increase in demand for electric vehicles (EV), according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. Sensor market growth will be dictated by an expected increase in demand for electric vehicles (EV). The new Powertrain Body Chassis and Safety (PBCS) service report by Strategy Analytics, forecasts that […] Read more
EIB Finances 200 MW Solar Projects in Spain, 2 Wind Farms in Austria Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy EIB is investing EUR 43.5 mn to finance 200 MW solar projects in Spain, and EUR 63 mn for construction and operation of two new wind farms in Austria. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it is investing EUR 43.5 million to finance the largest solar project in Andalusia and one of the most powerful in […] Read more
Sterling and Wilson Solar to Train Locals in Absence of Full Workforce Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amid uncertainty over the return of migrant labourers, Sterling and Wilson Solar plan to train the locals to compensate for the shortage in their workforce. Sterling and Wilson Solar have announced that amid uncertainty over the return of migrant labourers who left for their villages due to the COVID-19 fears, they plan to train the […] Read more