ADB Extends $8 Mn Funds For Mini-Grid Pilot Program In Africa Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved $8 million to support the rollout of a pioneering pilot mini-grid program with potential Africa-wide benefits. The funding is provided by the Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). This fund is provided in the form of concessional loans, grants, and risk mitigation, and plans […] Read more
US Plans To Invest USD 3.8 Billion In India’s RE Infra Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy US Ambassador Eric Garcetti recently shared International Development Finance Corporation plans to invest USD 3.8 billion to meet India’s renewable energy and infrastructure goals. He said, while addressing an event on ‘Indo-US Space Co-operation’ in Mumbai, he extended support to support renewable energy and infrastructure goals. He underscored the collaboration between the US and India […] Read more
May 23- For a Change Market Plays Catch Up With Green Stocks Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy On a day when the broader Nifty Index was up almost 1.6%, most green energy stocks trailed market gains. While Waaree Renewable Technologies remained locked into the lower 5% circuit, other EPC players like Sterling and Wilson Renewable also dropped appreciably, while KPI Green managed to hold on to morning gains at close as well. […] Read more
Waaree Energies To Supply 445 MW Solar Modules to Statkraft Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Waaree Energies Limited is set to illuminate single-location solar projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan, with a supply of 445 MW of its 540/545Wp dual glass bifacial modules. The delivery is scheduled for delivery between May and August 2024. Hitesh Doshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Waaree Energies Limited said, “This partnership with Statkraft India represents a pivotal […] Read more
Husk Power Signs MoU With Nigeria To Deploy 250MW Of DRE Solutions Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Husk Power Systems (Husk) agreed on a partnership to deploy up to 250MW of decentralized renewable energy (DRE) projects in support of the Federal Government’s energy access, energy transition and energy security targets. The partnership will focus on a […] Read more
PGVCL Allocates 479 MW Capacity Solar Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd has allocated 479 MW solar projects to several developers under component C of the PM Kusum programme. The awarded projects are expected to be operational by the end of December 2024. The highest capacity was allocated to Onix Renewable followed by Indian Infrastructure and Project India. The tariffs that were […] Read more
Exempt 100% Of ISTS Charges For RE Power Till 2030: IEEFA Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research and Analytics have prepared and shared a list of key recommendations that the new Union government post-elections should take up in the first 100-days to reach the renewable energy targets up to 2030. As per the Indian government’s own target it wants to […] Read more
Maharashtra Plans Allowing Virtual Net-Metering To Boost RTS Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote rooftop solar installations, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has proposed to allow virtual net-metering for residential consumers. The move is meant to empower the urban residents living in multistoried buildings to get the benefits of reducing the monthly electricity bills by adopting solar power through virtual net-meters. The same […] Read more
Open Access Charges: When Solar Fails To Deliver Promised Savings Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The concept of open access in the electricity market was introduced to foster competition and provide consumers with the freedom to choose their electricity suppliers. However, despite the potential for savings, the reality is that net landed solar electricity often does not result in significant cost reductions for end consumers. This outcome is largely due […] Read more
