Curtain Raiser Event held for the Founding Ceremony of International Solar Alliance in Bonn, Germany Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy A Curtain Raiser Event for the Founding Ceremony of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held at Bonn, Germany yesterday. Speaking at the event, Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India hoped that, in the spirit of affirmative action, developed countries will earmark a percentage of Overseas Development Assistance […] Read more
EESL and UK Firm Collaborate on New Renewable Energy Pact Updated On Fri, Nov 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy EESL EnergyPro Assets Limited (EPAL) launched the new partnership at India House in London for the investment in an advanced battery storage project. A joint venture of Indian PSU Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and UK-based EnergyPro Limited (EP) will invest USD 12 million in a new partnership with leading battery storage solutions provider Leclanché. […] Read more
Two Pirapora Projects Commissioned by EDF Energies Nouvelles and Canadian Solar Inc Updated On Thu, Nov 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 191.5 MWp Pirapora I, 115 MWp Pirapora II and 92.5 MWp Pirapora III projects from Canadian Solar with 80% of acquired interest in each project. The 191.5 MWp Pirapora I and 92.5 MWp Pirapora III solar energy projects in Brazil, totaling 284 MWp, commissioned by Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Energies Nouvelles. The Pirapora I […] Read more
Investonomics on Indian Sun is Hot! Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Today, solar power is not merely a power demand catalyst rather this sector preaches colossal economics in the world affairs. Clouds around solar sector have dynamically revolved as murmurs of its transient nature of solar power are eluded. Solar and wind projects in the country would attract USD 20 billion investment each year from next […] Read more
EBRD strengthens ties with International Solar Alliance Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy A joint declaration to promote solar energy in the countries, where both EBRD and ISA operate was signed in New Delhi. The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in pursuit of their shared goal of mobilizing green energy financing. A joint declaration to […] Read more
India and Other Emerging Economies Can Unlock Trillions of Dollars in Climate Finance: IFC Global Report Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Estimates indicate that India is on track to exceed its target of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions intensity by up to 35 percent by 2030. Developing countries like India can meet climate targets promised in the landmark Paris Agreement by catalyzing trillions of dollars in private investments through a combination of smart policy reforms and innovative business […] Read more
USAID Announces 6.3 Million Dollars in Awards to Bolster Sub-Saharan Africa’s Off Grid Energy Sector Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy USAID has floated fund to provide capital to companies engaged in household solar-systems and micro-grids to expand operations. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awards 6.3 million dollars to facilitate in advancing off-grid energy solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. USAID has also announced several new awards at the Unlocking Solar Capital: Africa Conference in […] Read more
UK Climate Investments and Lightsource Tie-up for Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments will provide 49 percent equity for the construction of the first project partnership with Lightsource to develop and construct up to 300MW of solar power projects. Lightsource Renewable Energy and UK Climate Investments, part of the Green Investment Group within Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, have entered into a partnership agreement to […] Read more
PERSPECTIVE Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The government of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of renewable power installed capacity by the end of 2022, of which 58 GW has been installed so far. The Indian solar market added 1,869 MW in the second quarter of 2017, bringing installations in the first half of the year to 4,765 […] Read more
