World Bank Approves $185 Mn Fund to Help Bangladesh Expand RE Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved $185 million to add up to 310 MW in renewable energy generation capacity in Bangladesh and mobilize private sector participation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the country. The ‘Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project’ will increase the installed capacity of renewables through piloting and expanding investments in key market segments. It will […] Read more
Int’l: Jumeme Starts on Phase-I of Lake Victoria Hybrid Solar Mini-Grid Project Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy In this first scaling phase, 11 new mini-grids are currently being constructed to bring 24/7 electricity supply to a population of more than 80,000 people. RP Global, an independent renewable energy developer and majority shareholder of Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd., has announced that construction of the first phase of its ambitious solar-hybrid mini-grid project […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply 21 MW Wind Turbines in First Deal With SPIC China Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first landing of SG 3.X platform in China, supplying six units of its SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) reached an agreement to supply six SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW to a […] Read more
EBRD Deepens Green Finance in Armenia with €2.5 Mn Loan Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Possible investments include technologies such as thermal insulation, photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal heat pumps and water efficient irrigation systems. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy efficiency in Armenia with the launch of a new Green Economy Financing Facility for the country, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
Sungrow Shipments to India Hits 3 GW Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow has crossed the 3 GW mark for inverter shipments in India, and the company claims to have contracts signed and ready for the shipment of another 1 GW of inverters soon. Sungrow, one of the leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, recently announced that it has surpassed 3GW of inverter shipments, announcing it is accelerating […] Read more
Hyundai Steel And World Vision India Install Solar Street Lights in 4 TN Villages Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy This initiative is part of the Happy Safe Village Project, Tamil Nadu which aims at protection and safety to the communities in these villages. In line with the vision of creating safer and happy villages, Hyundai Steel and World Vision India have jointly installed 101 Solar Street Lights across four villages in the Sriperumbudur panchayat […] Read more
NOVEC Signs 300 MW Agreement to Bring Low Cost Solar Power to Virginia Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar facilities involved in the agreement are expected to produce enough electricity to power nearly 73,000 homes, or the equivalent of taking nearly 37,000 passenger vehicles off the road. Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), the 11th largest electric cooperative in the U.S. and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) have reached an agreement for […] 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
