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
India Ready to Share Renewable Energy Expertise: R K Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The minister was talking to delegates of various countries during the seminar of ‘Know India Programme’. Taking a leadership role in the renewable energy domain, Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said that India is ready to share its expertise in renewable energy sector with small island nations. The minister […] Read more
Metro Station of the Aqua Line to be Fully Powered by Solar Energy Updated On Fri, Nov 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar panels will be installed over all 21 stations falling on that line, including the parking area and boundary walls. Being the latest addition to the metro network, station on the ‘Aqua line’, connecting Greater-Noida to Noida will be powered by solar energy. The total energy generation from all the station will be 10MW. Solar […] 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
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
Solar Power Generation Set to Touch 600 GW by 2023: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy This growth in the solar capacity, the report mentioned, will put solar energy ahead of all other renewable technologies combined. The total power generation capacity of the world using solar energy is set to touch approximately 600 GW by the end of 2023 from 391 GW in 2017, International Energy Agency (IEA) has said in […] 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
EDF Renewables Signs Two 20-Yr PPA For Solar+Storage Proj in California Updated On Tue, Nov 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Project is slated to achieve commercial operation by the end of 2021. The agreement is for generation and storage of solar energy. EDF Renewables North America signed two 20-years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) purchasing 55 percent of the output, and Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) getting the remaining […] Read more
