Govt. implements various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Government is already implementing various programs/schemes for promotion of grid interactive renewable energy such as solar, wind, bio-power and small hydro power in the country. The details of major steps taken by the Government to attract investment in the renewable energy sector are as follows: – Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges […] Read more
SoftBank Led SB Energy Leads Bidding on SECI 1200 MW Wind Auction Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bids totalling 2,325-MW capacity were received by SECI in response to the 1200 MW tender. A host of other industry majors including SoftBank led SB Energy have marked their interest in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) latest 1200 MW wind power tender. SB Energy has made its first bid for a standalone wind project […] Read more
EBRD & GCF Provide $50.4 Mn for Solar Project in Kazakhstan Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new plant will generate over 102 GWh of electricity per year and will help reduce CO2 emission by 86,000 tons per year. Renewable power generation is set to play a greater role in Kazakhstan’s energy mix as a result of financing led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the construction of […] Read more
ReneSola Secures Financing for Hungary and Poland Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Eiffel Energy Transition Fund will finance ReneSola’s 41.3 MW project in Hungary and 55 MW projects in Poland in the amount of Euro 13,428,000. ReneSola Ltd., a leading fully integrated solar project developer, has entered into a bridge financing agreement with Eiffel Energy Transition Fund for its photovoltaic projects in Hungary and Poland. Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReneSola, said, […] Read more
BSNL Commissions 65 kW Rooftop Solar Plant in Kerala Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Similar plants will be commissioned on 12 more BSNL buildings this month. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), state-owned telecommunication company has commissioned its first grid interactive solar power plant of 65 kW capacity on its building in Kerala. The 65kW rooftop solar system commissioned at its administrative building in Manacaud is a part of the […] Read more
The Interim Budget. No Sunshine with A Hint of Rain Updated On Sat, Feb 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy After getting many quick reactions from various industry experts we did some research on it and found that: The last budget of the Modi government tried to have something for everyone, especially the middle class and farmers. But it looks like the renewable vote is not really as important. On the renewable energy front, the […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The industry was expecting a policy direction from the government to promote manufacturing, especially in the renewable energy sector in the background of the jobs crisis, which India faces. Surprisingly, this was completely missing from the budget, says Amit Gupta, Vikram Solar. India’s renewable energy industry was expecting lot of things from the present Modi […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Glenn Pearce Oroz, Director of Policy and Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Govt Sends Clear, Attractive Signal to Invest in India Research clearly shows that businesses and private investment flow into countries that have clear, robust policy and regulatory environments with long term targets. By prioritizing energy access, the government is sending a clear, attractive signal to business to invest in the Indian market, believes Glenn Pearce […] Read more
TMEIC Bags First Place and 5 Star Rating Award for Excellence in EHS Practices Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Additionally, the company’s green factory in Tumakuru has achieved carbon & water neutrality through rainwater harvesting, zero discharge, natural air ventilators, natural lighting and in-house solar power generation. Japan-based TMEIC’s Indian arm, TMEIC India has won the 5 Star Rating award for excellence in Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) practices and the First Place award […] Read more