MSEDCL Issues RFS for Procurement of 350 MW Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) towards the procurement of 350 MW (AC) solar power from projects that are to be set up in Maharashtra. The competitive bidding process will be followed towards this and will also entail […] Read more
Thomas Lloyd Acquires Investor Shares in Solar Developer SolarArise Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi-based SolarArise and Investment Fund Thomas Lloyd have announced the completion of acquisition of its investors shares by ThomasLloyd Energy Impact Trust (TLEI), an investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The deal makes SolarArise an Indian utility scale solar company with its assets listed as a part of a trust on the […] Read more
Chinese,Swiss Scientists Find Cheaper & Faster Way For Perovskite Solar Cell Production Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Scientists from China and Sweden have come up with a method that could enable manufacturing of more advanced solar cells on a large scale with lower costs. If that sounds like the holy grail of solar production, then it really is solar costs have turned sticky over the past 2 years. According to a detailed […] Read more
ACME, Norfund Alliance for Renewable Energy In India Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gurugram headquartered renewable energy player ACME has collaborated with Norfund – the Norwegian investment fund – under which the two companies will invest together in renewable energy projects in India. Norfund is the manager of Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF) and it invests in developing countries. Manoj Upadhyay, Founder and Chairman, ACME Group, said, “I […] Read more
Qcells To Supply 2.5 GW Of Solar Panels To Microsoft Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korean solar conglomerate Qcells and software giant Microsoft Corp have announced that they are partnering to enable a strong supply chain for new renewable electricity capacity projected to require at least 2.5 GW of solar panels and related services. This capacity is equivalent to power more than 400,000 homes. Microsoft aims at becoming carbon […] Read more
RWE, PPC To Develop Five Solar Power Projects In Greece Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global energy players – RWE and PPC – have announced that they have taken the final investment decision for five photovoltaic projects in Greece through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A. to help accelerate the Greek energy transition. In Meton Energy, RWE Renewables hold 51% stake while PPC Renewables has 49%. Thodoros Skylakakis, Greek […] Read more
JVVNL Issues Tender For 31 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam (JVVNL) has called for bids to develop 31.02 MW grid-connected solar projects under ‘Component C’ of the PM-KUSUM meant for the solarization of power grids. The last date for bidders to submit the bids is February 20, 2023. The bid opening date is February 22. As per JVVNL, 13 solar […] Read more
US based Hecate Energy Closes $550 Million Financing Package For Green Ambitions Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Hecate Energy, a leading developer of renewable power projects and energy storage solutions in the United States, today announced the recent close of a five-year $550 million credit facility package, inclusive of a $250 million term loan and $300 million Letter of Credit (“LC”) facility to support further expansion of its solar and energy storage project pipeline. The new credit facilities […] Read more
CERC Asks SECI to Pay Azure Subsidiary Additional Project Cost Following Safeguard Duty Norms Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulation Commission has directed SECI to recompense Azure Power FortyOne, a subsidiary of Azure Power India, on the incremental posts costs along with additional costs as incurred by the firm due to the imposition of safeguard duty. The duty led to the shot up of the project cost for Azure. Further, the […] Read more
