Angola Secures €1.29 Billion Loan for Renewable Mini-Grids and Grid Expansion Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Angola’s Ministry of Finance has secured a loan of €1.29 billion ($1.41 billion) through the assistance of Standard Chartered Bank, UK. This funding will be utilized to implement 48 solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage mini-grids across various rural areas across Angola. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote self-sufficiency in energy consumption […] Read more
Avaada Group Successfully Pockets INR 10,700 Cr as Funding Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaada Group, an integrated energy platform, has announced the successful closure of INR 10,700 crore ($1.3 billion) funding round. The firm says this marks a historic moment for the green energy industry in Asia and India’s renewable energy sector as this funding round is the largest equity round ever raised by any green energy company […] Read more
Amara Raja Wins 100 MW Solar Project in Bangladesh Valued at $130 Mn Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy An arm of Amara Raja Group, Amara Raja Infra Private Limited (ARIPL), has won a 100 MW solar power project in Bangladesh. The value of the project is pegged at $130 million. As per the contract, the firm will look into the Engineering, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of the project, which is to be […] Read more
ACME Group Appoints Ashish Tiwari as COO, Wind & Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ashish Tiwari has joined ACME Group as the COO (Wind & Solar). In the new role, Ashish will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s growth and ensuring operational excellence. Ashish said about his appointment, “I have joined ACME to be part of a successful journey to achieve GW of RE. To continue with […] Read more
Plan To Add More Floating Solar Projects: Simarpreet Singh, CEO, Hartek Solar Updated On Mon, Jun 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy SaurEnergy: In the last 32 years, the Hartek group witnessed the virtual revolution of the solar sector. How has it changed your approach to the market and the growth? Singh: When we started the solar business, the situation differed from the current scenario. Many consumers were reluctant to go for solar rooftops; there was a shortage […] Read more
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Wins APDCL Contract for 1 GW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Fichtner Consulting Engineers has bagged a consultancy contract awarded by APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company) through competitive bidding. The firm will be responsible for coming up with a detailed project report for a 1 GW grid-connected solar project to be established in Assam in Karbi Anglong area. The Asian Development Bank will provide funding for the […] Read more
Final Rules For Indian Carbon Credit Market Within 15 Days: Govt Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Higher officials from the Ministry of Power today claimed that the final rules to govern the Indian Carbon Credit Market are expected to be out in the next 15 days. The officials said that after exhaustive consultations with the stakeholders, the ministry is set to come out with the final rules. It comes after the […] Read more
Energy Trading In An Interconnected World Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Matteo Mazzoni, Director of Energy Analytics, ICIS Energy markets are evolving, moving away from discrete regional or local hubs to become truly global and far more interconnected than ever before. The rise of LNG and associated infrastructure investment, for example, has seen it emerge as an analogue of more traditional natural gas hubs. Whereas previously, […] Read more
Need A PLI Scheme For Grid-Scale Storage Systems: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh publicly batted for starting a dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for grid-scale storage systems. The statement has opened up speculations about the intention of the government to create a new scheme in this direction. Speaking at a public Delhi, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy said that renewable […] Read more
