UPNEDA Issues RFS for SPGs for Solarization of Feeders of 150 MW Cumulative Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency, (UPNEDA) has invited online bids from prospective bidders for selection of Solar Power Generators (SPGs) through tariff based competitive bidding for setting up of grid connected solar power plants for solarization of segregated agriculture feeders at distribution substations cumulative capacity of 150 MW for sale of power […] Read more
IIT-B’s SHUNYA Team Clinches Second Position in USA’s Solar Decathlon Competition Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy The United States-based Solar Decathlon, a collegiate competition that challenges challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings, recently concluded the results. The Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s SHUNYA (Sustainable Housing for Urbanizing Nation by its Young Aspirants) has acheived the second position in the solar challenge. The team from IIT-B had come up […] Read more
USA’s Atlas Renewable Energy Inks PPA for 902 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based Atlas Renewable Energy, which offers clean energy solutions to large energy consumers in the Americas, has entered into a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Albras, which is Brazil’s largest primary aluminium producer. The contract paves the way for Atlas to supply solar-generated power to Albras for a period of 21 years. The solar […] Read more
Credit Fair Partners Tata Power Solar for Solar Rooftop Installation Financing Solutions Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy 27th April 2023: Credit Fair, a consumer lending fintech startup, has partnered with Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a 100 per cent subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to offer collateral-free affordable financing solutions with low cost for both individuals as well as MSMEs planning to reduce their carbon footprint and electricity […] Read more
Mizoram Welcomes Its First Solar Park With 20 MW Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mizoram has welcomed its first solar park. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently inaugurated the Vankal Solar Park, a 20 MW solar park approved under the MNRE Solar Park Scheme. The ceremony saw the presence of the State’s Power & Electricity Minister, Pu R. Lalzirliana. Other government officials also marked their presence. […] Read more
Cosmic PV Breaks Ground For Expansion of Solar Manufacturing Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Surat-based Cosmic PV Power Pvt. Ltd has announced the ground breaking ceremony for its 600 MW expansion for manufacturing solar modules. Announcing the new fully automatic robotics manufacturing facility in Surat, the company said that the state-of-the-art facility will produce multi BB modules . The Facility is spread over more than 3,00,000 Sq. Ft area […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $123 Million Loan For 200MW Egyptian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s renewables developer ACWA Power has secured a financial package of $123 million to develop 200MW Kom Ombo utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt. Financing institutions for the solar project of ACWA Power include EBRD, OPEC Fund OPEC Fund, African Development Bank (AfDB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), GCF, APICORP and Arab Bank. […] Read more
EBRD Lends €29 Million For Albania’s 140MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said that its lending €29 million to an Albanian special-purpose vehicle, owned by France’s Voltalia, to develop the 140 MW Karavasta solar plant. This solar power plant will come up in the Fier area of south-western Albania. The EBRD is anchoring the €99 million financing structure […] Read more
