World Bank Approves $200 Mn Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank Group has approved the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) to help expand off-grid access to electricity for populations in 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel region. The Board of the World Bank Group approved the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP), which includes $150 million in the form of credit and […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Glenn Pearce Oroz, Director of Policy and Programmes, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Govt Sends Clear, Attractive Signal to Invest in India Research clearly shows that businesses and private investment flow into countries that have clear, robust policy and regulatory environments with long term targets. By prioritizing energy access, the government is sending a clear, attractive signal to business to invest in the Indian market, believes Glenn Pearce […] Read more
AfDB Approves $25 Mn Fund For Renewable Energy Projects in Africa Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Fund’s strategy is to prioritize projects with a clear timeline to financial close, with emphasis on de-risking early stage greenfield projects. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an equity investment of up to $25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF), a US$ 250 million private equity fund for renewable energy […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Viraj Gada, IDEF Spokesperson & India Regional Representative, GOGLA Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India has Potential to Become Global Leader for Distributed Standalone Solar Solns India with its huge local market and strong manufacturing capabilities also has the potential to become the global market leader for distributed stand-alone solar solutions by leading the way in technology as well as business innovations in the sector. There is also massive […] Read more
d.light Raises $41 million from Consortium Updated On Tue, Dec 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The equity financing was raised by d.light from a Consortium led by Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm. d.light, a distributed solar provider has announced that it has secured a funding of $41 million to finance its solar and appliances business. The equity financing was raised from a Consortium led by Inspired Evolution, an […] Read more
MNRE Issues Order Mandating Procurement of Locally Made Products Updated On Fri, Dec 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion had earlier issued a notification in June 2017, mandating public procurement should encourage Make in India policy. Ministry of New and Renewable energy has issued an order mandating that public procurements should encourage Make in India to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a […] Read more
Year End Review 2018 – MNRE Updated On Mon, Dec 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy India attains global 4th and 5th positions in wind and solar power installed capacities; India now at 5th global position for overall installed renewable energy capacity A total of 101.83 billion units of power were generated in the country during the year 2017-18 from renewable energy The Government has declared the trajectory of bidding 60 […] Read more
Interview with Sudhir Garg, Director, Patanjali Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd. Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Patanjali Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd, a manufacturer of Solar PV Modules, Solar Street Light, Solar Water Pump, Solar Inverter and Solar Home Lighting solutions. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy International during the 12th Edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2018 at Greater Noida, Sudhir Garg, Director, Patanjali Renewable Energy spoke about […] Read more
UBM India Successfully Concludes 12th Edition of Renewable Energy India Expo Updated On Wed, Oct 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Keen global and local participation, foreign investments & technology breakthroughs marked the show UBM India successfully concluded the 12th edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, the three day (18th – 20th September 2018) show at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida. This year, the show focused on approaching renewables in a more holistic manner, […] Read more
