New Solar Power Program to Help Electrify Rural Communities in Afghanistan Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is designed to provide electricity to some of the nearly 20 million Afghans who are not connected to the national power grid. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a pioneering program to supply small-scale solar power systems to homeowners across Afghanistan. The pilot program will see the introduction of […] Read more
Large Scale Solar Project Tender Issued in Malaysia Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for the projects which will be developed under the country’s third cycle of large scale solar program is August 19, 2019. The Suruhanjaya Tenaga (Energy Commission of Malaysia) has issued a tender in Peninsular Malaysia for the development of a large scale solar PV project. The commission is conducting a competitive bidding process to […] Read more
Tender For Rooftop Solar Plant Issued in Assam Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 20, 2019. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) has issued a tender for setting up of Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant at different locations in the State of Assam under IPDS. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will include the design, supply, installation, testing […] Read more
Assam Floats Tender For Off-Grid Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 26, 2019. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) has issued a tender for setting up of an off-grid solar power plant at important historical sites in the state of Assam. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will include the design, supply, installation, testing and […] Read more
CEL Invites EoI For Web-Based Solar Monitoring System Updated On Wed, Feb 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is February 15, 2019. And the date of opening of the EOI has been scheduled for the same date. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from companies/firms wishing to be considered for shortlisting for participating in the bidding process of the proposed Web Based […] Read more
India May Fall Short of its 100 GW Solar Ambitions: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India’s installed grid-connected power generation capacity increased 4 percent from January to October 2018 to reach 347 GW. India may fall well short of its 100 GW solar by 2022 target as it faces short-term uncertainty due to the imposition of various taxes, according to research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. Renewables accounted for 9.7 […] Read more
Aurora Solar Raises $20 Mn to Scale Solar Software Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy This financing signals a high-growth phase for Aurora, as the company expands its product functionality to further streamline solar installers’ processes. San Fransisco startup, Aurora Solar, one of the leading software platforms for distributed solar, has raised $20 million in a Series A round, led by Energize Ventures. S28 Capital also joins existing investor, Pear, in the round. “We see a […] Read more
Uzbekistan Issues Tender in Partnership with IFC for 100 MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on the success of the implementation of the tender, the volume of the projects will be raised to 900 MW in consequent tenders. Uzbekenergo JSC, a government-owned power utility, has issued a request for selection (RfS) for 100 MW of grid-connected solar projects to be developed in Navoi region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. […] Read more
Hanergy to Set Up ME’s 1st Thin-Film Solar Park with $1 Bn Investment Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the two companies will collaborate to develop renewable energy manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia and conjointly seek relevant investment opportunities. Thin-film solar power solutions giant Hanergy Thin Film Power Group signed an investment cooperation pact with Ajlan & Bros to launch the first solar thin-film industrial park in the Middle East (ME) region. Further, […] Read more
