The Repeated Failure of Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tenders is a Big Surprise. What is the Industry Take? Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to boost solar installations with domestic manufacturing in the country, government issued manufacturing-linked solar tenders but it hasn’t worked so well. Here are some industry views and voices which say why. ASHISH KHANNA, CEO & MD of Tata Power Solar and President, Tata Power (Renewables) Indian manufacturing can compete with any other country […] Read more
HERC Approves Proposal to Install 468 Solar Pumps in Haryana Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy HERC has recently approved a petition filed by two Discoms in Haryana seeking the installation of grid-connected solar-powered pumps in the state. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has recently approved a petition filed by the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN), seeking the installation of grid-connected […] Read more
GE Selected for 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Dogger Bank Wind Farms, which will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when built, has unveiled GE as its preferred turbine supplier. Dogger Bank Wind Farms, which is developing what will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when built, has unveiled GE Renewable Energy as its preferred turbine supplier. Under the new deal, […] Read more
AfDB Grants Loan for 18 MW Solar Plus Storage Project in Chad Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved a loan of 18 million euros for the establishment of the solar plus storage facility of Djermaya in Chad. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 18 million euros and a Partial Risk Guarantee (GPR), for the establishment of the solar power station of Djermaya in Chad. Storage The […] Read more
Visaka Industries, Sonam Wangchuk Join Hands for Solar Roofing Project in Ladakh Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy This solar battery house is an innovative design by Sonam Wangchuk and it uses indigenous materials for passive solar heating for buildings. In a bid to provide shelter to the Indian Army soldiers from the extreme Ladakhi winters, Visaka Industries has partnered with Sonam Wangchuk, a renowned innovator and education reformist. Under this partnership, which is for […] Read more
5-Day Workshop on Data Analytics to Create Solar Plant Efficiencies Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced a 5-day workshop on big data analytics and data science to create Solar Plant Efficiencies. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous center of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, is conducting national skill development programs to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar […] Read more
Gujarat Rooftop Solar Scheme Targeting 2 Lakh Households in First Year Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat energy minister Saurabh Patel has said that the state government’s rooftop solar panel scheme aims to cover two lakh households by March 31 next year. Under the scheme, people can install solar panels for electricity generation on the roof of their houses, and if there is surplus electricity, they can sell it to the power grid. […] Read more
EBRD, GCF Commit $6.4 mn for Solar Plant in Kazakhstan Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy EBRD and GCF are loaning up to USD 6.4 million to finance a new 10 MW solar plant in the Zhanakorgan District in southern Kazakhstan. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), are stepping up their efforts to support renewables in Kazakhstan with a loan of up to […] Read more
ADB Grants $22 mn for Solar Plus Storage Project in Nauru Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has granted USD 22 million to Nauru to fund the delivery of sustainable solar energy to help meet the socio-economic development needs of the country The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Nauru have signed a USD 22 million grant for a project that will fund the delivery of reliable, affordable, secure, […] Read more
