India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Tech Investments To Slash Solar Energy Costs By Up to 60%: ISA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy has been identified as key to bridging energy gaps in low-income countries, ensuring access for over 1 billion people globally through various grid-connected and decentralized solutions. According to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), by 2050, solar adoption is projected to create over 27 million green jobs worldwide, offering significant opportunities […] Read more
Feeder Solarisation: Sunkind Bags 10.4 MW Mahagenco Contract Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a step to augment the solariation of agricultural feeders in Maharashtra, Sunkind, a renewable energy solutions provider has secured a ground-mounted solar project awarded by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) under the Mukya Mantrai Krishi Vikas Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0 scheme. The 569 MW EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) is aimed to boost […] Read more
Ashish Khanna To Take Charge As 3rd DG at ISA Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The seventh session of the ISA Assembly in progress in New Delhi has selected Ashish Khanna from India as its third Director General. The other office candidates included Wisdom Ahiataku —Togobo from Ghana and Gosaye Mengistie Abayneh from Ethiopia. Khanna, currently working as the head of the World Bank’s west and Central Africa programme, will […] Read more
Renewable Fuels: A Powerful Ally in Decarbonisation, Yet Challenges Remain Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global transition to renewable energy is no longer limited to the rapid deployment of solar and wind power. As the world advances toward a low-carbon future, renewable fuels such as bioenergy, hydrogen, and e-fuels are also playing a critical role in decarbonising sectors that are harder to electrify, such as transport, industry, and heating. […] Read more
SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: ISA Enlists 10 Winners From India Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has now announced the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC edition during the International Solar Festival held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Among the enlisted winners, 10 companies are from India. The SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC saw a strong response, with over 270 solar entrepreneurs […] Read more
IESA Backs Easier Visa Norms For Battery Professionals, Incentives for ACC Batteries Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Industry body, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has advocated for the ACC Battery industry and parity of policy between ACC-PLI bid winners and non-PLI companies for issuing business visas to foreign experts for the installation and commissioning of ACC Factories in India. IESA organized multiple stakeholder consultations to gather industry challenges faced by the Indian […] Read more
ISA, Africa50 Plan To Invest $200 Mn In Africa Solar Facility Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), recently sought public expressions of interest (EOI) from entities to become investment managers for ISA’s proposed Africa Solar Facility (ASF). ISA has entered into exclusive discussions with Africa50 to act as the ASF’s investment manager in pursuit of this project. The ASF is one of the first regional facilities under […] Read more
ReNew Commissions 400 MW Solar Project In Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy NASDAQ listed ReNew, on July 23 inaugurated a 400 MW solar project in Rajasthan, as part of a 600 MW PPA signed with the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to generate clean energy in Rajasthan for the next 25 years. The project was inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma in the […] Read more
