AfDB and EU to Provide €12 mn for Electrification of Rural Areas in Togo Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB, EU and the Togolese government have signed an agreement for 12 million euros to support the CIZO rural electrification program from Togo (PRAVOST). The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Union (EU) and the Togolese government have signed an agreement of some 12 million euros as part of the project to support the […] Read more
Solar Projects, City gas and Infrastructure Bright Funding Spots: SBI Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy SBI Chairman has said that there is adequate availability of funds and opportunities are mainly in solar power, city gas, and infrastructure projects. State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar has stressed that there is adequate availability of funds with the banking system but he does not find enough projects where investment is being sought. He said […] Read more
Sharp Decrease in Solar Installations in China After Policy Change Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects in 2019, and the market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations In 2019, China transitioned from a feed-in tariff system to auctions for solar projects on a national level. The market responded with a sharp decrease in solar installations after the […] Read more
EDPR, ConnectGen Complete Acquisition of 3 Projects From First Solar Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy First Solar has announced that EDP Renewables and ConnectGen have completed the acquisition of 3 projects with a total nameplate design of 278 MW in the US. US-headquartered First Solar has announced that a partnership composed of EDP Renewables and ConnectGen has completed the acquisition of three projects with a total nameplate design of 278 megawatts (MW) in the […] Read more
EESL Commissions First EV Charging Station in South Delhi Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to build a robust EV charging infrastructure EESL has inaugurated the first electric vehicle (EV) public charging station in South Delhi. In a bid to build a robust EV charging infrastructure, state-run Energy Efficiency Service Ltd (EESL) has inaugurated the first electric vehicle (EV) public charging station in South Delhi, under its […] Read more
Adani Transmission Receives LOI for Transmission Project in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has received LOI from MSETCL to build, own, operate and maintain a transmission project in the state of Maharashtra for 35 years. Adani Transmission Limited (ATL), one of the largest private sector power transmission company operating in India, has received the Letter of Intent (LOI) from Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) […] Read more
SECI Issues NIT for Solar Street Lights, Fox Lights for Wildlife Sanctuary in UP Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date and time for submitting bids is January 14, 2020 upto 1500 hrs. Central government’s nodal agency Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for installing solar street lights and fox lights in Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). As per the tender, […] Read more
Karnataka Commission Encourages Third Party Investments in Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy KERC has encouraged third-party investments in the rooftop solar segment in Karnataka in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for rooftop solar plants The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has encouraged third-party investments in the state’s rooftop solar segment in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for […] Read more
EIB Grants €66 mn to Finance Construction of 9 Solar Projects Worth 436 MW Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB has signed two major agreements to provide EUR 66 million to Natixis to support the implementation of two solar energy projects in Spain. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made another investment decision at the ongoing Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid. The bank has signed two major agreements for promoting renewable energy […] Read more