Bangladesh’s Tender For 353 MW Of Solar Projects To Test Pricing Claims Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is likely to test claims of having bought power at expensive rates from developers including from India, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPD) has come out with its first large scale solar tender. The tender invites bids for 12 proposed solar projects across the country, ranging in size from 10 MW to 45 […] Read more
Can New Wind Energy Projects Transform Odisha’s RE Portfolio? Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Odisha, traditionally considered one of India’s less developed states in renewable energy, is now poised to emerge as a key player in wind energy. Despite currently having no wind energy capacity, the coastal state is attracting interest from wind energy companies, signaling a shift in its renewable energy landscape. At present, wind energy is concentrated […] Read more
Bangladesh Can Save US$1.2bn Annually Through Power Reforms: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) can save Bangladesh Taka (Tk) 138 billion (US$1.2 billion) of annual loses, funded by government subsidies, through electricity sector reforms targeted at addressing core problems, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report highlights Bangladesh can achieve the savings by […] Read more
Glow Raises USD 30 Mn From Union Square Ventures To Expand Biz Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Glow, an Ethereum-based solar company secured USD 30 million in funding from venture capital firms Framework and Union Square Ventures. This funding aims to expand Glow’s operations into new markets, further develop blockchain solutions for renewable energy. Glow uses blockchain to create a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), linking solar farms and creating an efficient […] Read more
Solar Cell Manufacturing: Gujarat To Take The Lead, Odisha New Entrant Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is on the cusp of a major transformation in solar cell production, and Gujarat is set to take the lead in solar cell manufacturing. With the country’s solar manufacturing sector rapidly expanding, the majority of announced and existing solar cell plants are concentrated in Gujarat, though emerging states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu are […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
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
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
