1st Batch Successfully Connected at World’s Largest Tidal-Flat Solar Plant Updated On Sat, Jan 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The first batch of units of the world’s largest tidal-flat utility PV plant (300 MW), contracted by the 12th Bureau of Hydropower, have been successfully connected to the grid for power generation. This completed the annual grid connection goal safely, efficiently, and satisfactorily. The project, which is now the world’s largest coastal tidal flat solar […] Read more
EESL Tenders for Off-Grid Solar Pumps Under Component B of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has issued a tender for the installation off-grid solar water pumps in selected states of India under component B of the PM KUSUM scheme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a JV of PSUs of the Ministry of Power, has issued a tender for the supply and commissioning of off-grid solar PV water pumping systems […] Read more
Sembcorp India Confirms 400 MW Solar Capacity Win in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jan 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Energy India has confirmed that it has won a 400 MW solar power project in Rajasthan in a closely contested auction conducted by SECI. Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has won a bid for a new 400 MW solar power project. Through its renewables subsidiary, Sembcorp Green Infra, […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Exits 108 MW Beacon II and V Solar Portfolio in California Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, completed the sale of a majority interest in its Beacon portfolio to TortoiseEcofin and S&B USA Energy. Each buyer has acquired a 49.5% ownership of the portfolio. Capital Dynamics retains a minority stake of 1%. The 107.8 megawatt (MWdc) Beacon portfolio consists of two projects: Beacon II (59.6 […] Read more
Delhi Police Goes With Solar To Power Beat Booth At India Gate Updated On Mon, Dec 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy On December 26tht Delhi Police set up its first solar energy-enabled “modern beat booth”, which is also water, fire and vandalism proof, at the iconic India Gate. The beat booth was inaugurated by special commissioner of police, law and order, south zone, Satish Golchha. As per Mr Anil Mittal, Additional PRO (Delhi Police), the booth […] Read more
Masdar Achieves Financial Close on 100 MW Solar Project in Uzbekistan Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar has announced the financial close of the 100 MW Nur Navoi Solar Project – Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project. The Nur Navoi Solar Project was awarded to Masdar last year under the WBG’s Scaling Solar program, with Masdar tendering the lowest tariff in a competitive auction. In November 2019, Masdar […] Read more
TAQA, Masdar-led 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar Project Achieves Financial Close Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy TAQA and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower – have announced the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar project. The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower – have announced the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) […] Read more
134 Govt Schools in Rajasthan to get Hybrid Solar Plus Battery Systems Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new Rs 25 crore project has been sanctioned for all 134 govt models schools in Rajasthan to get hybrid solar plus battery bank systems. Rajasthan Council of School Education (RCScE) has notified that there are currently 134 model schools in Rajasthan and almost all of them are situated in rural areas where the electricity […] Read more
Solar Tariffs Drop to a new low of Rs 1.99/kWh in Latest Gujarat Auction Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest round of auctions for 500 MW worth of solar projects in Gujarat has seen tariffs drop to a new low of Rs 1.99/kWh in India. The latest round of auctions conducted by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL), for 500 MW worth of solar projects to be developed in the state, has […] Read more
