European Solar Body Cites ‘Forced Labour’ For Protection From Chinese Imports Updated On Tue, Jan 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC), a body representing mostly European solar manufacturers, has written an open letter to the EU calling for regulation of ‘forced labour’ in the solar supply chain. The move is not the first, as the bidy has been repeatedly citing the threat to European manufacturers from what it calls unsustainably […] Read more
€300 Million IFC Loan For Iberdrola To Back Renewables Versus Coal Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Bank’s private lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has backed Spanish utility major Iberdrola with a €300 million (US$328.7 million) loan to support and develop renewable energy projects in coal-dependent countries, including Morocco, Vietnam and Poland. According to Iberdrola,€170 million has already been committed to financing onshore wind projects in Poland, one of the biggest European […] Read more
Inox Wind Receives LoI For 50 MW Gujarat Wind Project from NLC India Updated On Tue, Jan 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian wind energy solutions company Inox Wind Limited (IWL) today announced receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) for executing a 50 MW ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System)-connected wind power project on a turnkey basis from NLC India Limited. NLC India is a Central Public Sector Utility (CPSU). As part of the project, Inox Wind will supply, install, and […] Read more
CIP Commences Construction Of 300 MW Wind Project With Envision Updated On Mon, Jan 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund I (CI GMF I) have taken final investment decision (FID) on a 300 MW onshore wind project in India together with Viviid Renewables (Viviid), an Indian developer and balance-of-plant service provider. The project is located at Karnataka with favorable wind conditions, good site accessibility, and an […] Read more
Private Sector Specialist (P3) Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Private Sector Specialist will support the ISA through the collection, analysis, and presentation of data on renewable energy (solar) investment needs and opportunities specifically in relation to private sector contributions and engagements in solar energy. The Private Sector Specialist will be responsible for leading the private sector engagement activities of ISA. The Specialist will […] Read more
Senior Program Implementation Specialist Updated On Thu, Jan 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Coordination & Management Support:- This is a donor-funded role supporting ISA”s program implementation in the Pacific Act as a national point of contact between ISA NfP and the government counterparts for ISA activities and represent ISA in national and regional events in the Pacific Lead, manage, and coordinate the day-to-day operations, following up with the […] Read more
CERC Rejects Punjab Discom’s Plea To Penalize Adani Green Over Delays Updated On Wed, Jan 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), in its latest judgement declined the petition of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) against Adani Green Energy. The Punjab discom had pleaded with the CERC to reduce the tariff of 50MW of a Gujarat-based wind power project developed by Adani Green due to the delay in the commencement of the […] Read more
SECI Looks for Agency to Forecast 10 MW Solar Plant at DRDO Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a tender for the selection of agency for the generation forecasting and load forecasting work at DRDO for 10 MW solar PV power plant. It will also include coordination with Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM), Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL). The last date for submission of […] Read more
The Success Story of Solar Lighting in Rural Landscapes Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy By Shashank Donthi, CEO of Hynetic Electronics Solar lighting in rural landscapes have gained popularity and extensive deployment in India due to their eco-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness. These lights harness solar energy during the day using photovoltaic panels and store it in batteries for illumination during the night. India’s rural communities form the foundation of […] Read more