Exporting Solar. EXIM Bank to Provide $1.4 Bn For Projects in 15 nations Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The bank has already provided LOCs worth $226 million to finance 16 solar projects in various developing countries. The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM) will finance 27 solar power projects worth $1.4 billion spread across 15 countries, according to the Managing Director of the Bank, David Rasquinha. “As an agent of Government of India, we […] Read more
Tender For 831 kWp Rooftop Solar Systems Issued in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is February 27, 2019, and the bids will be opened on the same date. The Tiruchirappalli City Corporation has issued tender inviting bids for setting up grid-connected rooftop solar systems at the city corporation buildings in Tamil Nadu. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will include the […] Read more
Africa and Middle East Installed 962 MW New Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023. According to the latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), countries in Africa and the Middle East region installed 962 MW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2018, an increase of more than 300 MW compared to […] Read more
Engie Commissions Kathu CSP Plant in South Africa Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The park is expected to operate for 30 years, with a 100 MW capacity delivering an estimated 390 GWh of electricity every year. French energy and services group, ENGIE has achieved commercial operation of its 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The solar plant, which is one of […] Read more
REC Group Launches New Panels In Collaboration With Meyer Burger Updated On Sat, Feb 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy REC believes this will be the world’s most powerful solar panel for rooftop customers, emerging from the company’s half-cut cell technology. REC Group, one of the largest European solar panels manufacturer, has launched a new solar panel at the Intersolar Europe. The new panel combines heterojunction cells (HJT) with advanced connection technology from the joint […] Read more
India May Fall Short of its 100 GW Solar Ambitions: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed grid-connected power generation capacity increased 4 percent from January to October 2018 to reach 347 GW. India may fall well short of its 100 GW solar by 2022 target as it faces short-term uncertainty due to the imposition of various taxes, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Renewables accounted for 9.7 […] Read more
Tender For 2 MW Canal-Top Solar Project Issued in Jharkhand Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed at the Sikidiri Canal located near the Sikidiri Village and the last date of bid submissions is February 11, 2019. The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued tender seeking bids from eligible EPC firms to set up a 2 MW grid-connected canal-top solar project in Ranchi. The […] Read more
Haryana Issues Tender For 10 MW Floating Solar PV Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The floating plant will be set up at a raw water reservoir at the Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Plant in Khedar, Hisar. The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has floated a tender for developing a 10 MW floating solar PV power plant in the state. The HPGCL will provide the site for free and […] Read more
Bangalore International Airport Inaugurates Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 million units of power per annum. The Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) inaugurated its 3.35 MW rooftop solar power plant. The power generated from the rooftop systems will be used to meet the electricity demands of the airport. The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 […] Read more
