ADB Grants $22 mn for Solar Plus Storage Project in Nauru Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has granted USD 22 million to Nauru to fund the delivery of sustainable solar energy to help meet the socio-economic development needs of the country The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Nauru have signed a USD 22 million grant for a project that will fund the delivery of reliable, affordable, secure, […] Read more
Coal Well Ahead of RE in Southeast Asia’s Power Market, for now Updated On Sat, Sep 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Coal will continue to be the dominant fuel source in Southeast Asia and is predicted to peak before slowing down before renewable energy sources. According to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, coal will continue to be the dominant fuel source in power generation of Southeast Asia, peaking at 2027 before slowing down and accounting […] Read more
Top 5 Fastest-Growing Solar Markets in Africa Updated On Sat, Sep 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The year 2018 was exceptionally good for Africa and 5 African markets drove the continent’s solar energy market. Last Year Africa showed good progress in its solar market growth which was primarily driven by five countries: Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and Ghana. The continent’s solar assets experienced a growth of over 1.8 GW in new solar […] Read more
Andhra Discom Tenders for Empanelment and Commissioning of Rooftop Solar Plants Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy APEPDCL has tendered for empanelment and commissioning of rooftop solar plants of 1-500 kW capacity at various locations in APEPDCL in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company (APEPDCL) has issued a tender for the empanelment and subsequent commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar plants of 1-500 kW capacity at various locations in APEPDCL […] Read more
SJVN Empaneling Contractors for EPC and O&M Work on Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy SJVN is inviting applications for empaneling experienced parties for EPC and subsequent operation and maintenance of solar power plants. SJVN Limited, a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh, has issued a tender, inviting applications for eligible bidders for empaneling of experienced and capable parties for Engineering, Procurement and […] Read more
MEDA Tenders for Off-Grid Solar Systems Across Amravati Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy MEDA has issued a tender for setting up of off-grid solar systems, solar street lights and solar base high masts across various locations in Amravati The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for setting up of cumulative 126 kW off-grid solar power plants, 88 solar street lights, […] Read more
MNRE Issues Draft Guidelines for Development of Decentralised Solar Plants Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar energy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the draft guidelines for the development of decentralised solar power plants with the aim to promote the decentralised use of solar […] Read more
Will Rooftop Solar Rescue India’s Faltering Solar Target – Plus: 5 States Where The Numbers Will Matter Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Zero. That’s the number of fresh utility scale solar and wind projects commissioned in August 2019 through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), India’s premier agency for executing them. While the corporation is not seeing a zero month for the first time, the fact remains that in 2016-17, when momentum was picking up sharply, not […] Read more
Belur Math Goes Solar with Vikram Solar Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Kolkata-headquartered company has secured this project from government-backed Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and it will power six buildings at Belur Math. One of the leading module manufacturers Vikram Solar has commissioned rooftop solar plant of 164 kWp capacity at Belur Math, headquarters of Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission. The Kolkata-headquartered company has secured this […] Read more