REC Signs € 200 mn Loan Agreement with Germany’s KfW Bank Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is REC’s fourth line of credit under Indo-German Development Cooperation which will be utilized to fund green energy projects in India. State-run entity responsible for financing rural infrastructural projects, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has signed a loan agreement with German bank KfW worth euro 200 million for funding renewable energy projects. This is REC’s fourth line […] Read more
India Far from 100GW Solar Power Target: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agency also stated in the report that with best possibilities the country would be able to attain 78 to 80 GW of solar power by the end of 2022 up from the current installed capacity of 21.65 GW. Impacting the solar sentiments of India, ratings and research agency, Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) has asserted that India […] Read more
MNRE to Explore Possibility of China Joining Int’l Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance is a treaty-based organization meant to promote development of solar energy in countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The government has asked Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to check with its Chinese counterpart for possibility of its China joining the International Solar Alliance. The move is aimed at […] Read more
Utah’s Vivint Solar to Bring Low-Cost Solar Panels to Illinois Updated On Fri, Aug 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Marking the company’s first expansion into the Midwest region, Vivint Solar plans to create over 100 jobs in the state within the year. Utah based residential solar solutions provider, Vivint Solar plans to expand availability of its affordable residential solar energy systems into Illinois, with services beginning in the greater Chicago area. Marking the company’s […] Read more
BEE and AEEE Release ‘Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The energy efficiency preparedness index aims at assessing state policies and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy […] Read more
Cost of generation of solar power Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The cost of generating solar power depends, inter alia, upon intensity of radiation, size of the solar plant, cost of financing, etc. The tariff for solar power is now being determined largely through tendering process. For installation of rooftop solar PV projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has worked out benchmark cost […] Read more
A target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022 has been set Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 in the country The Government is promoting development of solar energy in the country by providing various fiscal and promotional incentives The Government has set a target of installing 40 GW of grid connected rooftop solar capacity in the country including Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) by […] Read more
TGI Solar Soon to Make Electric Vehicles; Mulls Europe Expansion Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s initial plan of electric vehicles assembly plant, will require financing of Euro 15-20 mm in combination of debt and equity. TGI Solar Power Group (TGI Solar) has received a draft of manufacturing agreement, which would allow the company’s auto division to begin production of electric vehicles and further proceed with its expansion plans in Europe. […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Sachin Jain, Co-Founder & CEO Oriano Solar Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. How do you see Indian rooftop market emerging? The Indian rooftop market has a huge potential. Currently, the C&I rooftop segment is adopting it through Capex or Opex model. Going forward, we see huge growth in the residential / household market as well. Q. What challenges do you think Indian rooftop solar faces currently? […] Read more