Vietnamese Province Green-Lights $35 Million Solar Energy Plant Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 30 MW solar energy plant is being developed as a joint venture between local energy companies Song Lam Investment & Construction and Song La Energy JSC, and is being entirely domestically-funded, with a total investment of VND800 billion (US$35 million). Vietnam’s north-central province of Thanh Hoa is set to build a new 30 MW […] Read more
International Finance Corporation to Invest 40 Million Dollars in Tata Cleantech Capital to Promote Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy World Bank’s private-sector arm will use the money raised through green bonds to financing environment-friendly Renewable Energy Projects. International Finance Corporation is planning to invest up to $40 million in Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd’s (TCCL) green bond issue to help the company expand long-term environment-friendly infrastructure funding. The money raised through green bonds will be […] Read more
Ripple effect of India’s energy shift visible globally Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian government’s striking policy shift towards renewable energy sources — away from more expensive and polluting fossil fuels — is a strong global endorsement of the country’s leadership,” Tim Buckley, Director at the Cleaveland-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said India’s solar tariffs have fallen 40 per cent in just 16 […] Read more
d.light Join Hands with Microfinance Institutions to Provide Solar Energy in Kenya Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Low-income earners in Kenya can now access solar energy through d.light Partnership with Microfinance Institutions Off-grid solar solutions provider d.light has signed a new partnership with micro lender Musoni to enable low income consumers in Kenya to access solar energy at affordable prices. More than 47 million households in Africa and Asia have no electricity […] Read more
NTPC Invites Tenders for Battery Energy Storage System for 17 MW Solar PV Project in South Andaman Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy NTPC in its tender document has mentioned that the scope of work include design, engineering, installation, testing, grid integration with 17 MW solar PV Plant and 33 kV grid, of 6 MW, 24 MWh (at 33KV output throughout life of 25 Years) Battery Energy Storage System. NTPC Ltd. has invited online bids from eligible bidders […] Read more
Maharashtra Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maharashtra Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 As per the new proposed changes by Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) in July 2017 the new regulations will be called the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Roof-top Solar Photo Voltaic Systems) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2017. Some of the highlights of the proposed changes are as follows: […] Read more
Kerala Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE Objective of the state solar policy include:- Increase the installed capacity of the solar sector in the State to 500MW by 2017 and 2500 MW by 2030. Contribute to long term energy security of the State of Kerala as well as ecological security by reduction in carbon emission. Adopt a multi-pronged approach in targeting […] Read more
Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Haryana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 A discussion paper was released by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) in July 2017, stating Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff from Renewable Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)) Regulations, 2017. The draft mentioned the useful life for solar power projects determined […] Read more
Chhattisgarh Solar Energy Policy Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy OBJECTIVE To encourage, develop and promote solar power generation in the State with a view to meet the growing demand for power in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. To enhance the private sector participation in solar power generation. To create a favorable environment for development of solar manufacturing capabilities within the State. To contribute […] Read more
