ISA’s big Solar Pump Move Finally Rolls Off Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy With EESL issuing a tender for 272579 Solar Water Pumps on behalf of the ISA and its member countries, the biggest project so far with the ISA is finally underway. One of the biggest initiatives the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biggest international achievement, were plans to drive down prices of solar […] Read more
India Now the Lowest Cost Producer of Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report by IRENA has revealed that India now holds the tag of the lowest cost producer of solar power in the world. The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) latest report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018’ highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies. And draws on the latest […] Read more
Sixth Extension For SECI’s 97.5 Rooftop Scheme Tender Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bidders will now have until June 17, 2019, to submit their bids for the development of the rooftop solar projects under the scheme. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification amending the deadline for bid submission for its 97.5 MW grid-connected solar PV system rooftop scheme for government buildings. The nodal […] Read more
SECI Signs PSA with HPPC For 400 MW Solar Power Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has signed PSA with HPPC for the supply of 400 MW solar power. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has signed a Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) for the supply of 400 MW solar power. In January, HPPC signed another PSA with SECI […] Read more
CERC Drafts Outline For Power System Development Fund Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued draft regulations for the Power System Development Fund. The proposed regulations deal with the creation of a power system development fund and its implementation, with the objective of tackling the issue of the country’s power sector grappling with transmission related issues. The fund when implemented will come […] Read more
Capital Dynamics & First Solar Commission 280 MW Californian Flats Solar Project Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm and First Solar have announced the completion and commercial operation of the 280-megawatt (MW) California Flats Solar Project. The project is located on approximately 2,900 acres of ranch land within the Jack Ranch owned by Hearst, near the borders of San Luis Obispo and Monterey County in California. The project partners […] Read more
An Innovative Plan to Drive Higher Solar Rooftop in Chandigarh takes Shape Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy CREST, or the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society, a society under the department of science and technology, Chandigarh Administration, has come up with a model to drive higher solar use. Expanding the RESCO model to residential houses. The planned move by CREST is really interesting because it tries to tackle one of the […] Read more
Enel Begins Construction on 140 MW Wind Farm in South Africa Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Oyster Bay wind farm is located in the Eastern Cape province and is expected to generate around 568 GWh annually once fully operational, due in the second quarter of 2021 Enel, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power RSA, has begun construction of its Oyster Bay wind farm in the Kouga Local Municipality, in […] Read more
Wind Majors Come Together For Africa Task Force Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Industry Council (GWEC) has set up a new Task Force to speed up and facilitate the development of wind energy in Africa. The Task Force brings together leading developers, manufacturers and associations that are active in the African market, including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Vestas, the South Africa Wind Energy Association, Africa […] Read more
