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
Tenders For 400 MW of Floating Solar Projects Issued by SECI Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has issued two NITs for the development of floating solar projects of 400 MW capacity in Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued two Notice Inviting Tenders (NITs), inviting bids for the development of floating solar PV power projects of 400 MW cumulative capacity in Ranchi, Jharkhand and […] Read more
Selection of SPDs For 2 MW Solar Projects at Army Posts in Jammu & Kashmir Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar projects will be developed at the army post in Siachen and an army post in Partapur. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited online bids for setting up of 02 MW at Jammu and Kashmir. The solar projects will be developed at two army posts in the state, 1 MW each at […] Read more
Ørsted and Northumbrian Water Sign UK’s First Offshore Wind Corporate PPA Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Corporate PPA will deliver approximately 100GWh per year of renewable electricity from the offshore wind farm to Northumbrian Water consumption sites. Ørsted has signed a long-term agreement with the Northumbrian Water Group that will see the water company take almost a third of its renewable energy demand from Race Bank offshore wind farm. The […] 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
Cabinet Briefed on MoU Between India and Tajikistan For RE Cooperation Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet was apprised of an MoU between India and Tajikistan on cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. The MoU was signed on October 8, 2018. […] Read more
Dairy Industry Exemplary to Exploit Solar Process Heat Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy At 176.4 million tonnes annually, India is the global milk and milk products producer. There are over 1,200 large, medium & small dairy industries. The dairy industry is dominated by the co-operative sector with 60% of the installed processing capacity in this sector. Milk processing in India constitutes around 35% of total milk production, of […] Read more
NIT For 14 MW Solar Plant With 42 MWh BESS at Leh and Kargil Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The project shall be implemented in Developer Mode with a fixed tariff of Rs 2 per unit with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for online bids to develop 14 MW of solar PV power plant with linked 42 MWh of Battery […] Read more
