EBRD Deepens Green Finance in Armenia with €2.5 Mn Loan Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Possible investments include technologies such as thermal insulation, photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal heat pumps and water efficient irrigation systems. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy efficiency in Armenia with the launch of a new Green Economy Financing Facility for the country, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
Maldives Steps Up Renewable Adoption With 5 MW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 5MW solar system will be developed under design, build, finance, own, operate, and transfer basis. The Government of the Republic of Maldives is implementing the “Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE)” Project and has invited bids from investors for installation of 5MW Grid-connected Solar PV Power System in the Greater Malé Region […] Read more
ACWA Power Joins Hand with Huawei to Develop Global PV Market Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the agreement, the two sides will work together to develop global PV market and apply the cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing to PV plant projects to promote industry progress with technological innovation. Saudi Arabia’s leading developer and operator of power and desalination water plant, ACWA Power has […] Read more
OPIC Provides Initial Financing to $85 Mn Solar Energy Transformation Fund Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The fund supports businesses providing solar solutions to some of the millions of people in India and Sub-Saharan Africa who lack access to electricity. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has provided initial financing to SunFunder’s $85 million Solar Energy Transformation Fund which supports businesses providing solar solutions to […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheets For Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DGTR suggested that the purpose of anti-dumping duties is to eliminate injury caused to the domestic industry by the unfair trade practices of dumping and to re-establish open and fair competition in the Indian market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings notification on the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning […] Read more
EESL & BRPL to Launch Super-Efficient Air Conditioning Programme Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL and BSES have joined hands to implement a 12-month pilot of the Super-Efficient Air Conditioning programme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has launched its Super-Efficient Air Conditioning Programme for residential and institutional consumers in the BSES area. EESL […] Read more
STMicroelectronics’ New Light Sensor Boosts Camera Performance Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The VD6281 is up to 5x more sensitive than other colour sensors in the market, allowing integration behind a coverglass, inside an optical module with another companion chip or flashLED, or through an opaque phone back cover, supporting optimal industrial design. STMicroelectronics has released an innovative full-colour ambient light sensor (ALS) that helps smartphones take […] Read more
