Oman to Award Solar Energy Projects of $777 Mn for Country’s Largest Solar Panel Project Updated On Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), responsible for purchasing power and water for all IPP/IWPP projects within the Sultanate of Oman, will soon award solar energy projects to international investors. These projects are worth $777 million and have secured approvals from the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR)- which looks after electrcitiy regulation. The […] Read more
As Inverters Become ‘Smart’ Customers Follow Suit Updated On Mon, Mar 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar inverters, with a share of 3-7% of project cost typically, have always played a far more critical role than the share of costs would imply. As the ‘brains’ behind the plant, the role of the inverter in converting power generated with the highest possible efficiency, in the safest way possible, has been critical for […] Read more
27 Delhi Metro Stations Ready for Solar Plants in Phase IV Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is constructing 27 elevated metro stations under Phase IV to place solar plants in near future. Spaces will also be reserved for inverters, panels and other necessary solar equipment. Following the construction of the stations, rooftop solar plants would be set up depending on their alignment and exposure to sunlight, […] Read more
PMRC to Install Solar Panels to Power Auxiliary Services at Metro Stations Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Patna Metro Rail Corporation (PMRC) has come up with a plan to make all the metro stations in the capital city of Bihar as green buildings. PMRC is mulling to install solar power systems on the elevated metro stations and the metro depots as they are being designed in an energy-efficient way. PMRC aims to […] Read more
Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Tata Power RE Ltd (TPREL) Gets Second Slice of INR 2,000 Cr Infusion from GreenForest Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited ((TPREL) is set to lead in the renewable business as it has received the second and final round of investment of INR 2,000 crore from GreenForest New Energies Bidco Limited (GreenForest). Tata Power has successfully allotted 20 crores compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) at face value of ₹100 each at […] Read more
JK Cement to Offtake Green Energy from CleanMax’s Wind & Solar Farm Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy JK Cement and CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions have entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 6.42 MW wind – solar generation capacity in the state of Karnataka. CleanMax delves into C&I renewable energy. As per the PPA, green energy will be provided from CleanMax’s wind-solar farm in Jagalur, Karnataka to JK Cement’s Muddapur factory. The […] Read more
Global Investor BlueOrchard to Invest in Indian Renewable Energy Firm U-Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy An infrastructure fund managed by Zurich-based BlueOrchard Finance Ltd is investing in Indian renewable energy platform U-Solar to support the growth of its commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar portfolio. BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. U-Solar, headquartered in Bengaluru, is present in the entire solar PV […] Read more
Bangladesh, ISA Agreement For Enhanced Solar Energy Use Updated On Sun, Feb 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Bangladesh Government has announced the signing of an agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to increase the use of solar energy in the country. The agreement was signed between the ISA Director General Ajay Mathur and the Bangladesh Power Division Secretary Md. Habibur Rahman. The agreement is expected to be implemented by December […] Read more
