Lightsource BP and Penn State Start Construction on 70 MW Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP and Penn State have announced the beginning of construction on their 70 MW utility-scale solar plant in Pennsylvania. Lightsource BP, a global solar leader, and Penn State, consistently ranked as a top 25 research university in the US, have announced the beginning of construction on their 70 MW utility-scale solar plant in Pennsylvania. […] Read more
India Halfway Through its 175 GW Target: Environment Minister Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Prakash Javadekar has said that India has already achieved half of its renewable energy production target of 175 GW. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, has said that India has already achieved half of its renewable energy production target for 2022. 175 GW The government plans to achieve 175 GW of […] Read more
Floating Solar to Expand 100-Fold in Southeast Asia: Report Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating PV panels are making a splash in Southeast Asia, and a new study expects floating solar developments, to increase 100-fold in the next 5-15 years Floating PV panels are making a splash in Southeast Asia, where gigawatts (GW) worth of utility-scale solar power are planned in the coming years. Development plans are in the […] Read more
Delhi Discoms Cut Regulatory Assets by Rs 3029 cr in 5 Years Updated On Mon, Sep 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi Discoms have seen a steady decline in regulatory assets to Rs 8,377 crore over the last five years, down by Rs 3029 crore in that period. The power sector in Delhi has seen a steady decline in regulatory assets to Rs 8,377 crore over the last five years, helping the AAP government keep tariffs under check, […] Read more
UN HQ Gets Solar Panels as Goodwill Gift From India Updated On Sat, Sep 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The UN Building in New York will now be powered by solar panels, given as a goodwill gesture by India to promote clean and renewable energy The UN Head Quarters and office in the New York will now be powered by Solar Panels. These installed panels on the roof of the building are a gift […] Read more
IFC Raises $569 mn From 1st Canadian Green Bond Updated On Sat, Sep 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has issued its 1st Canadian dollar green bond, raising USD 569 million for climate-smart business. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has issued its first Canadian dollar green bond, attracting strong investor demand and raising CAD750 million (USD 569 million) for climate-smart business. The proceeds of the five-year […] Read more
Solar Leads as RE Investment Skyrocket Past $2.5 Trillion Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the last ten years, the investments in the renewable energy sector have crossed the threshold of 2.5 Trillion dollars with solar at the top. The decade of investment (2010‐2019) quadruples renewables capacity from 414 GW to about 1,650 GW Solar capacity alone will have risen to more than 26 times the 2009 level — […] Read more
THDCIL Receives Bids for Rs 3215 cr Against Rs 1500 cr Bond Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy THDCIL has received bids for Rs 3215 crore in response to its corporate bond series-II of Rs 1500 crore with a greenshoe option of Rs 1000 crore THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh, which was incorporated to develop, operate and maintain the 2400 MW Tehri […] Read more
Central Railways Tenders for 165 kW Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Central Railways has issued an RfP for the installation of rooftop solar PV systems worth 165 kW at two locations in Solapur. Solapur Division-Electrical under the Central Railways has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the installation of rooftop solar PV systems worth 165 kW at two locations in Solapur. The first plant of […] Read more
