Solar Energy Corporation to Issue Tenders of 4000 MW in Nov-Feb Period Updated On Mon, Nov 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The proposal however, will not guarantee India meeting its solar energy target under the national solar mission In order to fast-track the energy output from solar energy, government has instructed the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to issues tenders for 4000 MW of solar energy by the month of February 2019. The proposal however, […] Read more
Government has tendered 26 GW of renewable energy: IREDA Chairman Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy IREDA official further added that India is on the path to achieve 50 GW of energy production from renewable sources of energy. Indian government has tendered 26 GW of renewable energy, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) Chairman K S Popli said at India Energy Forum’s (IEF’s) Renewable Energy Summit. IREDA official further added that […] Read more
GoI, ADB Lend $300 Mn via IIFCL to Fund Projects Including Renewables Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB funding is expected to fund at least 13 sub-projects through IIFCL, involving roads and renewable power generation, under the last tranche, says Kenichi Yokoyama. The Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 300 million loan agreement to support lending by India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL). The Ministry of Finance […] Read more
Adapt or Die – Can Renewables Save the Planet, or Is It Too Late? Updated On Thu, Nov 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Since the recently held Global Climate Action Summit where global leaders debated the practicalities of taking the climate change battle to the next level, media sources the world over have all been reporting the same thing: if global warming is not kept in check, there will be dangerous environmental and socio economical consequences. The BBC headlined with […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Addition to Fall by 55% in FY19 Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy However, the rooftop solar market continues to register a robust performance growing at a pace of 70% annually. Renewable energy consultancy firm Bridge to India has painted a grim picture of the solar industry in the country and has claimed that the solar capacity addition in the current FY will be 55% less than it […] Read more
Finance to Close Global Energy Access Gaps Dramatically Off-Track to Meet 2030 Targets: SEforALL Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Data shows finance for coal tripled in past year, but innovative off-grid solutions and finance models offer opportunities to meet Global Goals. Finance required to close electricity and clean cooking access gaps remains dramatically short of what is needed to meet global energy goals by 2030, leaving the world’s most vulnerable people behind, according to […] Read more
ENGIE Acquires 90% Stake in Simpa Energy India Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy ENGIE has acquired 90 percent stake in Simpa Energy India French clean energy giant ENGIE has acquired a controlling stake in Simpa Energy India Pvt Ltd the company announced. The move is set to expand ENGIE’s geographical footprint and accelerate the company’s growth. ENGIE has acquired 90 percent stake in Simpa Energy India from its […] Read more
INSPIRE 2018 Concludes After Three Days of Insightful Deliberations; Showcased Four Unique & Innovative Solutions for Energy Efficient India Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The three-day International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2018) concluded in New Delhi, today. Organised by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint-venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the World Bank, the third edition of INSPIRE witnessed participation from over 300 experts and delegates […] Read more
MNRE Issues Draft Scheme on Indian Wind Turbine Certification Updated On Tue, Nov 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scheme will not only provide a framework for standards, but also cater to the technical regulations and requirements Consolidating National and International Standards, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a draft scheme on wind turbines in India. Known as the ‘Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme’ (IWTCS), the draft has been prepared […] Read more
