Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more
Power Billing to Move From Postpaid to Prepaid: R K Singh Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, Union minister R K Singh has said. India is moving towards a new regime where a power consumer would pay first and then get power supply, which would eventually deal with the issue of non-payment in the sector, […] Read more
4.5 mn People in Africa to Benefit With Off-Grid Power by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved an innovative financing program for DESCOs, which would see 4.5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa gain access to solar power by 2025. The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service Companies (DESCOs), which would see 900,000 households in sub-Saharan […] Read more
Sungrow Reaches 4 GW Milestone in Indian Market Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow has announced that its performance in India has reached 4 GW, becoming a major contributor to the decarbonisation of fast-growing Indian economy. Sungrow, a global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced that the Company’s performance in India has reached 4 GW, establishing it as a major contributor to the decarbonisation of fast-growing […] Read more
Vestas to Establish Nacelle and Hub Assembly Factory in India Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy To expand its supply chain footprint in India, Vestas intends to establish a new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Chennai The global demand for wind energy continues to grow both in volume and the number of markets where wind energy offers a sustainable and cost-competitive solution for meeting the world’s energy needs. To address […] Read more
Investing in More Resilient Infrastructure Can Save $4.2 Trillion: World Bank Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Investing in a more resilient and sustainable infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries can have four times the benefit for each dollar spent, says World Bank & GFDRR The net benefit on average of investing in more resilient infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries would be $4.2 trillion with $4 in benefit for each $1 […] Read more
NTPC Enlisting EPC Vendors for Floating/Ground Mounted Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has invited applications for enlistment of EPC vendors/bidders for floating/ground-mounted solar projects of NTPC between 10 and 50 MW capacity. NTPC Ltd. has issued a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), inviting applications from eligible bidders for the enlistment of EPC vendors/bidders for floating/ground-mounted solar projects of NTPC between 10 and 50 MW capacity. The brief […] Read more
Union Budget 2019: A Mixed Bag for the Solar Industry Updated On Sat, Jul 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As expected from Modi Government 2.0, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had few eggs in her basket for the renewables sector. Here’s how the key stakeholders of the solar industry, including policymakers, think tanks, leading private players have reacted to the government’s Budget for FY19-20: After the budget, Power Minister R. K. […] Read more
EDF Renewables Commissions 120 MW Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables Mexico has announced 119.6 MW Bluemex Power 1 Solar Project is fully operational and delivering electricity. EDF Renewables Mexico has announced that its 119.6 MW Bluemex Power 1 Solar Project (Bluemex) is fully operational and delivering electricity. Located on over 340 hectares near Empalme, Sonora, the project is comprised of photovoltaic (PV) modules […] Read more
