Dramatic Solar Capacity Rise Across Asia; India’s Sprint Towards 2030 Goal Updated On Wed, Sep 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy As per US electricity think tank Ember, solar power is expected to experience exponential growth across five of Asia’s biggest economies, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power. Ember made the revelation after an analysis of existing national power sector development plans across China, Japan, Indonesia, India and the Philippines. Findings […] Read more
Egypt Looks to Construct Two Large Solar, Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Egyptian government is mulling over the development of two large renewable energy projects to cut its reliance on fossil fuel based power according to reports. Two solar and wind energy plants will be constructed in the North African Arab. The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), which is mandated with the development of clean […] Read more
SJVN Eyes 5000 MW Solar Power Projects in Punjab Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), which has emerged as a pioneer in the development of renewable energy in India, is eyeing the development of about 5000 MW of green energy in the state of Punjab. In a recent move, SJVN’s Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma met Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of […] Read more
UAE Govt’s Masdar Announces Financial Close on Uzbekistan’s 500 MW Wind Project Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy UAE-based global renewable energy developer Masdar has announced in Tashkent that it has achieved financial close on the 500 MW Zarafshan wind project in Uzbekistan, which is the country’s first utility-scale wind farm. Masdar entered into bilateral agreements with the Government of Uzbekistan in 2020 to develop, build and operate the Zarafshan wind farm, the […] Read more
Ceylon Electricity Board Floats Tender for Solar PV Plants Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is seeking proposals from potential developers (project proponents) for the construction of ground-mounted and floating solar PV power plants with a combined capacity of 30 MW on a build-own-operate basis with a 20-year operational period. The deadline for proposal submissions is October 27, 2022. Within 10 months of the power […] Read more
Greentech Gets O&M Deal for Wind Turbines of Enel Green In Gujarat Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Coimbatore-based renewable energy player Greentech and Italian energy firm Enel Green Power have signed an agreement under which Greentech will handle operations and maintenance of wind turbines installed and commissioned by Enel Green in the state of Gujarat. The Enel wind farm has a power generating capacity of 150 MW and it employs 100 Suzlon […] Read more
KSEB Floats 340 MW of Solar, Wind, Hydropower Tender Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has floated a tender for 340 MW cumulative capacity. This tender capacity includes solar (140MW), wind (100MW), and hydropower (100 MW) on a short-term basis to meet its Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO) which will help achieve the renewable target from November 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023. According to the […] Read more
Botswana Power Corporation Awards Scatec ASA First Large Scale Solar Contract Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy leader Scatec has said that it has signed a binding 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the construction of a solar PV facility with a contracted capacity of 50 megawatt. The solar facility will be set up in Selibe Phikwe, a former mining town located […] Read more
ABS Signs Polish Deal on Offshore Wind Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy American Bureau of Shipping Poland Sp. z.o.o. (ABS) has said that it is supporting the development of Poland’s offshore wind market by signing the Polish Offshore Wind Sector Deal. The official statement of ABS mentioned that this initiative includes other big names as signatories such as TotalEnergies, Orsted, Equinor and Shell. Investors, developers and supply […] Read more
