ADB to Provide $45.4 Mn to Spur Off-Grid SPV Pumping for Irrigation in Bangladesh Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB grant will help in replacing diesel systems with solar powered irrigation to enhance energy security, reduce local pollution, and mitigate climate change. The project is also expected to result in a reduction of 17,261 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide USD 20 million loan to Bangladesh […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with John Martin Thomas, MD, Talesun Solar, Switzerland AG Updated On Thu, Jul 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Can you please introduce John Martin for us? I am an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and did my studies in Switzerland, settled in Italy in Milan. I am the Chairman of the save Indian Royal Heritage that is the (Trust of 560 royal families) for saving our royal heritage viz palaces and forts […] Read more
Innergex Acquires Large-Scale Solar PV Project from Longroad Energy Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company further said that the full notice to proceed with construction was issued and the commercial operation will be started during the third quarter of 2019. Canadian renewable energy firm Innergex Renewable Energy has acquired 250MW AC/ 315 MW DC photovoltaic (PV) solar project in the United States from renewable energy developer Longroad Energy Partners. The company further […] Read more
Rooftop Power Plants Can Save 95 Percent on Bills, Says Study Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Residents buying power from a community rooftop solar PV plant, via a subscription plan, could also save up to 35% on their electricity bills. These savings have been estimated over the 25-year lifetime of these systems. Households owning rooftop solar systems could save up to 95% on their electricity bills, says an independent study released at the CEEW Renewable Energy Dialogue […] Read more
PROINSO, Joules Power to Build First Utility-Scale Solar Project in Bangladesh Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is located in Teknaf, a sub-district of Cox’s Bazar, in the Division of Chittagong. It forms the southernmost point of mainland Bangladesh and has a population of over 200,000. In a first of its kind in the country, PROINSO, a global energy supplier, has commissioned a 28MWp utility-scale project in Bangladesh. PROINSO UK […] Read more
Solar Boom – A Fantastic Fillip for India! Updated On Sun, Jul 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s solar boom proved to be a game changer for the country’s renewable growth trajectory, as the sector witnesses’ sharp momentum during the past four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2014, when he took PM’s chair, India had about 2.63 GW of solar energy capacity, which now surged to nearly […] Read more
EIB to Provide $11.75 Mn Loan for 34 MW Solar Project in Zambia Updated On Mon, Jun 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the Zambian project is promoted by Enel company and will also be supported by loans from the IFC, World Bank Group member, and IFC-Canada Climate Change Program. European Union lender, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided up to USD 11.75 million loan to support the 34 MW Ngonye solar power plant in Zambia. Further, the Zambian […] Read more
India Offers $75 Mn Credit Support for 100 MW Solar Project in Cuba Updated On Sat, Jun 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy During talks, both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, biotechnology, traditional medicine and trade and investment. During the third leg of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s three nations tour, India offered a USD 75 million credit support to Cuba for a 100 MW solar power project. The President’s Secretariat said […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Damian Miller, CEO, Orb Energy Updated On Thu, Jun 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Could you please tell our readers about Orb Energy and its journey? NP Ramesh and I were colleagues at Shell Solar for almost seven years. After Shell exited the solar market in 2006, we secured venture funding and started Orb Energy (Orb) in India. By the start of 2007 we had started full-fledged operations […] Read more
