Delay in Imposition of BCD on Solar Equipment Impacting Investments: CII Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CII has urged the finance ministry to impose the BCD on solar equipment, stressing that the delay in implementation is impacting investments. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in a written memorandum to the Ministry of Finance has urged the ministry to impose the planned basic custom duty (BCD) on solar equipment as announced in the last general budget, stressing […] Read more
Solar Farms Generating 50% of Iran’s Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has released data indicating that the share of solar power plants in Iran has reached 49 percent. Based on the data, the total capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants is 844.59 megawatts (MG) at the end of November 2020. The solar surge should be no surprise considering […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Commences Work on 77 MW Solar Plant in Japan Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Matsuo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 77 MW(DC) solar power generation plant (the “Plant”) in Ako-gun and Sayo-gun, Hyogo Prefecture from December 2020. The EPC contractor of the Plant is Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation, who has extensive international experience in […] Read more
Masdar, PT PJBI Form JV to Drive Development of Indonesia’s 1st Floating Solar Plant Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), today announced the formation of a joint venture to drive the development of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant – Indonesia’s first floating PV project. The new company, PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi (PMSE), was […] Read more
Broad Reach Power Acquires Montana Wind and Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Broad Reach Power (“Broad Reach”), an independent power producer (IPP) based in Houston which owns a five-gigawatt portfolio of utility scale solar and energy storage power projects in Montana, California, Wyoming, Utah and Texas, announced today that it has acquired a 250-megawatt (MW) wind project and a 250-MW solar project, both located in Montana. “I am […] Read more
The Top 5 PSUs With Big Solar Plans For India Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s electricity mix is where the country hopes to make the biggest gains, when it comes to its contribution to cutting carbon emissions. Currently, the country’s sources of power generation range from conventional sources such as coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, hydro and nuclear power to viable non-conventional sources such as wind, solar, and agricultural […] Read more
NTPC Subsidiary NVVN Tenders for 30 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NVVN, a subsidiary of NTPC, has issued a tender for commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted solar projects worth 30 MW in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has issued a tender – inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted/ elevated structure solar PV projects worth […] Read more
In NTPC’s 30 GW Solar Plan, A Move To Maintain Control Over India’s Solar Targets Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC’s ‘audacious’ Rs 2.01/Kwh bid at an auction where Saudi Arabia’s Aljomaih Energy and Water Company and Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries bid at Rs 2 might just signal the next phase of the national power generators biggest shift yet. To Renewable Energy. When NTPC won 470 mw of solar development rights for itself at Rs 2, […] Read more
Africa’s Largest Floating Solar of 250 MW In Ghana Starts First Section Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A 5 MW section has been connected to the grid at a floating solar plant on the reservoir of the Bui hydroelectric dam in Ghana. With this, the plant makes a small step towards its eventual goal for a 250 MW plant Linked to the transmission system of the 404 MW Bui hydropower dam, the […] Read more
