Distributed RE Start-Ups Left out to Participate in Schemes Like KUSUM Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The eligibility criteria of government scheme KUSUM has been the biggest deterrent for the Distributed RE start-ups to participate in the tendering process The latest report by Delhi-based non-government organization Clean Energy Access Network or CLEAN provided some pretty interesting insights about the Decentralized renewable energy (DRE) and small- and medium-sized enterprises doing business in […] Read more
Evolution II Fund Reaches Final Close at $216 Million Updated On Mon, Sep 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Inspired Evolution has secured additional commitments, to reach total capital commitments of USD 216 million at the final closing of its Evolution II Fund. Investment management business, Inspired Evolution has secured a further USD 87.75 million in commitments from CDC Group, Cyane Holdings, the European Investment Bank, KLP Norfund Investments, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners […] Read more
Engie Acquires African Off-Grid Energy Firm Mobisol Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy ENGIE has expanded its decentralized energy offering in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol French multinational electric utility company, ENGIE has expanded its decentralized energy offering in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol, a pioneer of off-grid solar solutions in the region. Mobisol has operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya and has installed more than […] Read more
TN Tenders for Over 40,000 Houses to get SPV Lighting Systems, Madurai to get 1920 Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu has issued 38 tenders for the supply and installation of LED-based SPV home lighting systems at well over 40,000 homes across multiple districts The state government of Tamil Nadu has issued 38 tenders, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the supply and installation of LED-based Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) home lighting systems at […] Read more
World Bank Supports Mali’s RE Transition With $22.7 Mn Financing Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access and promote the deployment of renewable energy. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access to modern services and promote the deployment of renewable energy in rural […] Read more
Govt to Sustain Investors Confidence Via Steady Policy, Ensuring Timely Payment to Developers: Dr. Ajay Mathur Updated On Mon, Jun 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Demand generation of solar power through compliance to the provision of solar RPOs needs to be continued with strict monitoring. The government needs to work on sustaining the confidence level of investors through steady policy of procurement process and ensuring timely payments to the developers. On technical side, grid balancing mechanisms through demand side management […] Read more
Global Access to Electricity is Growing, but Falling Short of Sustainable Energy Goals Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite significant progress in recent years, the world is falling short of meeting the global energy targets set in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030. Ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 remains possible but will require more sustained efforts, particularly to reach some of the world’s poorest […] Read more
Interview with Sebastian Groh, Managing Director and Founder, SOLshare Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Solshare’s Innovative Solution for Energy Access Through Nano Grids A Bangladesh based firm that has made it to the Global Cleantech 100 in 2018. That’s SOLshare, the nano grid firm. The company was formed in 2013, when Dr Sebastian Groh pitched the idea of SOLshare as one of the early outcomes of his PhD thesis […] Read more
SOLshare’s Nano Grids Work In Bangladesh. Opportunity Awaits Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr Sebastian Groh, the Founder of SOLShare might have started the firm to prove a point to detractors. But now, the innovative firm has acquired a life of its own, spreading out with its nano grids to Bangladesh, and soon, India too. The story of Dhaka-based SOLShare is as interesting as one can think of. […] Read more
