AfDB Okays $1.5 Mn Grant for Nigeria’s On-Grid IPP Solar Procurement Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program will assist the Nigerian government to achieve its national goal of reaching 75 percent electricity access by 2020 and electrifying unserved and underserved areas. The African Development Bank (AfDB) board has approved the USD 1.5 million grant to support the Nigerian Government’s implementation of phase 1 of the Jigawa 1-GW Independent Power Producer (IPP) solar […] Read more
KSEB Sets 1,000 MW Target for Solar Power by 2021 Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The first step towards the target is to generate 500 MW through roof-top solar panel units. To accomplish the first project KSEB is entering into partnership with Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT). To shift from the conventional source of energy to more clean energy, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has set itself […] Read more
TEDA Seeks Bids for Solar Parks in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy TEDA has set three objectives for development of solar parks in the state such as develop quality infrastructure for solar energy, bring appropriate technology to achieve optimum efficiency, and achieve energy security in the state of Tamil Nadu. Riding on the ‘Vision Tamil Nadu 2023’ for renewable energy and the renewable energy purchase Obligations (RPO) […] Read more
SolarEdge Set to Enter Footprints in UPS Market via Gamatronic’s Acquisition Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2018. With an aim to move into the markets beyond solar arena, publicly listed PV inverter maker, SolarEdge Technologies will enter into the UPS market by signing an asset purchase agreement with Gamatronic Electronic […] Read more
Karnataka Gets Three Solar PV Projects Through Rays Power Infra Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Open access model implemented in Karnataka enables access to power at considerably lower rates, offering better efficiencies and lower utility bills while reducing the carbon footprint of industries in the areas being serviced by projects built in the state. Under the state’s open access scheme and to add to its portfolio, Rajasthan-based utility company Rays […] Read more
Pema Khandu Inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh’s Biggest Solar Plant Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant was commissioned on April 1 at an estimated investment of Rs 8.50 crore and has a capacity of 1 MW power generation. At Energy Awareness Park, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with Power Minister Tamiyo Taga inaugurated the state’s biggest solar power plant. According to a statement issued by state government the […] Read more
Tariffs Drop at NTPC’s Solar Auction Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy All the winners include Sprng Energy, Ayana Renewable Power, and SB Energy Solar. The winners at the auction got 250 MW each. In a 750 MW auction conducted by NTPC for projects at Ananthapuram Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh the tariffs fell to Rs 2.72-2.73 per unit. All the winners include Sprng Energy, Ayana Renewable Power, […] Read more
California Mandates Solar Panels on All New Homes Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move was approved unanimously by five-member California Energy Commission and is first of its kind in the country. It is seen as a latest effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Taking a lead in the US, California has made it mandatory for homes and low-rise apartments starting in 2020 to have solar rooftop panels […] Read more
ReNew Power to Acquire Five Renewable Energy Firms for Rs 6,000 cr Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Gurgaon based ReNew Power is mulling to buy five renewable energy companies in the solar and wind energy space, with combined capacity of nearly 680 MW for about Rs 6,000 crore. Moreover, the transaction is expected to be completed by September this year. Also, […] Read more