Solar-Powered Cochin Intl Airport Wins UN’s Highest Environmental Honour Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Cochin International Airport will take home the award for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy,” says UNEP. World’s first solar-powered Cochin International Airport has been conferred with the United Nation’s highest environmental honour for 2018 ‘Champion of the Earth’ award in the Entrepreneurial Vision category. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) […] Read more
Statkraft to Invest $1.2 Bn in Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to achieve the target, Statkraft has an ambition to reach 6000 MW onshore wind and 2000 MW solar until 2025. Renewable Energy generator, Statkraft in a bid to strengthen its position in the renewable energy industry has planned to invest USD 1.2 billion in the renewable energy segment during the period 2019-2025. In […] Read more
EIB Allies ISA to Assist Solar Advances in India Updated On Thu, Sep 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Significantly, ISA plans to raise $1 trillion by 2030 from public and private investors to invest in such solar projects. India has got another push in its bid to attain target of installed 100 GW of solar power by the year 2022 with European Investment Bank (EIB) planning to partner with the International Solar Alliance […] Read more
ENGIE Kicks Off Solomon Forks Wind Project Construction in Kansas Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solomon Forks is part of the Infinity Renewables portfolio recently acquired by a subsidiary of ENGIE North America from Infinity Renewables and MAP Energy. US-headquartered ENGIE North America has kick-started the construction of 276 MW Solomon Forks Wind Project in northwest Kansas, United States. Solomon Forks is part of the Infinity Renewables portfolio recently acquired by […] Read more
CSML Assigns Rooftop Solar Installation to BHEL Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy CSML is expecting BHEL to complete the 5.7 crore work within six months after which an annual maintenance contract for five years adds up. Cochin Smart Mission (CSML) has signed a deal with Bharat Heavy Electronics (BHEL) for the installation of rooftop solar systems on select government buildings. As a part of the smart city […] Read more
India to Fetch 18% Power from Renewable Energy by 2022: Moody’s Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moody’s report also suggested that India as an aggressive seeker of reliance on the renewable energy segment is taking positive steps to align its power generation mix with its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. India’s installed renewable energy capacity might contribute 18 percent of the total electricity generation mix by the year […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Examines Solar Development Possibility in Uzbekistan Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji is examining the possibilities of a solar power station in the renewable energy-longing country. Uzbekistan, after eyeing to harness sunlight for its power requirements, is now projecting possibilities to have solar power plants to the tune of 50-100 MW. Leading Indian infrastructure company, Shapoorji Pallonji is examining the possibilities of a solar power […] Read more
PROINSO, Joules Power Win Asian Power Award for Bangladesh’s 28 MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy PROINSO has completed this 28MWp project in Teknaf, Bangladesh in partnership with Joules Power (JPL). UK-headquartered PROINSO has won the Asian Power Award 2018 for the 28MWp utility scale project in Bangladesh under the category of “Solar Power Project of the Year – Bangladesh”. PROINSO has completed this 28MWp project in Teknaf, Bangladesh in partnership […] Read more
Solar Plants Seek Clarity on GST Rate Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar plants industry seems to be divided with the developers and the manufacturers having distinct views on the advance ruling by the state advance ruling appellate. With Maharashtra and Karnataka’s Advance Ruling authority pegging GST rate for solar plants at 18 percent and 5 percent respectively, the solar industry seems to be in a jam […] Read more
