Canadian Solar Secures $50Mn Loan For International Project Pipeline Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, recently announced the closing of a US$50 million term loan from Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch. The company issued in a statement that it intends to deploy the term loan to support the development of international solar project pipeline and for general corporate purposes. The U.S. dollar-denominated term loan […] Read more
CDPQ Invests in Lightsource BP For $194 MN Solar Financing Platform Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The facility will initially be used to finance a diversified portfolio composed of over 100 solar projects located across various countries and totalling more than 700 MW. Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Lightsource BP recently announced a debt investment of £150 million ($194 million) to finance a portfolio of solar assets […] Read more
Solar power, EVs Become Top Attractions in India Fund Fest Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The selection of these startups was made by an eminent jury and through a proprietary ‘Investor Readiness Report’ process, ensuring the companies are thoroughly vetted After two successful editions of India Fund Fest, the third edition amassed 25 Crores on its first day. The contestants of the India Fund Fest range from product designers or […] Read more
RenewSys India Launches Country’s First 6 BB Solar PV Cells Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The high-efficiency 6BB cells with these improved designs, increase the module power output. RenewSys, India’s first integrated manufacturer of solar PV modules and its components – Encapsulants, Backsheets and Solar PV Cells, is the first Indian company to launch the production of six Bus Bar (6BB) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells and modules. The 6BB cells, […] Read more
CEL Issues Tender For O&M of 509 kW Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 16, 2019 The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible bidders to take on the operation and maintenance (O&M) services of a 509.355 kW solar power plant installed at 33/11 kV MSEDCL substation in Nasik, Maharashtra. The bidder shall be responsible for […] Read more
Second Attempt Yields Lower Tariffs in Gujarat Solar Auction Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy GUVNL has awarded solar projects worth 500 MW to four developers in the Raghanesda Solar Park after offering 700 MW. The discom received winning bids which were Rs 0.18/kWh less than the cancelled auction held in January. In its second attempt to auction solar projects at the Raghanesda Solar Park in the state, the Gujarat […] Read more
Panasonic and GS Solar to Collaborate on PV Technology Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japanese multinational electronics conglomerate, Panasonic has reached a collaboration and acquisition agreement with Chinese solar energy solutions provider GS-Solar Company Ltd. in the field of photovoltaic technology. Under the agreement, GS-Solar will acquire Panasonic’s solar manufacturing subsidiary, Panasonic Energy Malaysia, while establishing a new company with Panasonic. With the Chinese firm holding a 90 percent […] Read more
Rooftop Solar the Key to India’s 175 GW Renewables Target: Report Updated On Wed, May 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report estimates that for the next three years, solar rooftop installations will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 50 percent, suggesting a cumulative 13 GW of installed capacity by FY2021-22. Rooftop solar is the fastest growing renewable energy sub-sector in India but installations must rapidly accelerate if the nation is to meet […] Read more
KERC Recommends Halting New Solar Tenders, Auctions in Karnataka Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Karnataka which is India’s top state in terms of installed solar capacity has stopped the building of new solar energy projects. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has written to the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) regarding the procurement of solar power. According to the letter dated 7 March, the KERC reportedly has noted […] Read more
