India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
MPUVNL Invites Bids For 26 MW Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Madhya Pradesh Corporation (MPUVNL) recently floated a tender to build on-grid and off-grid solar rooftop systems with a total 26 MW capacity. The last date for bid submission is December 31, 2024. The recent tender plans to develop solar projects in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and to bring standardization of rates and selection of contractors […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains- The Solar Tender At the Centre of Adani’s US Controversy Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy By now, a lot has been written about the charges brought at a US district court against key names in the Adani group, besides Azure power. While those charges will be contested no doubt by the firms as already announced, it is a good time to understand just what tender it was where allegations of […] Read more
Ladakh’s 13 GW Solar Dream Alive, Rs. 1,080 Cr Awarded For RDSS: Power Minister Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, reviewed the functioning of the power and housing departments during a three-day visit to Ladakh at Leh, Union Territory (UT). The minister was also briefed on the much delayed 13 GW solar plans for Ladakh, something he duly shared with the media as well. […] Read more
CIL Invites Bids For 40 MW Solar Project To Power MP Coal Plant Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy To bring renewable energy to coal power stations in Madhya Pradesh, Coal India Limited (CIL) has invited bids to develop a 40 MW solar power project at Johilla Area, Umaria in Madhya Pradesh. The last date for bid submission is December 27, 2024. The bidder for this project is expected to develop. The tender also […] Read more
Tata Power, ADB Seal $4.25Bn Deal To Finance 966 MW RE Projects In India Updated On Fri, Nov 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power, an integrated power company, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) coinciding with the ongoing Climate Conference (COP29) at Baku, Azerbaijan. This deal evaluates financing for its several projects and to enhance India’s power infrastructure, and promote renewable and clean energy. The MoU outlines the evaluation of […] Read more
Tech Investments To Slash Solar Energy Costs By Up to 60%: ISA Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar energy has been identified as key to bridging energy gaps in low-income countries, ensuring access for over 1 billion people globally through various grid-connected and decentralized solutions. According to a report by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), by 2050, solar adoption is projected to create over 27 million green jobs worldwide, offering significant opportunities […] Read more
How To Ensure Safety at Rooftop Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Rishikesh Mishra and Lanvin Concessao Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including health, are intrinsically intertwined with access to energy, highlighting the potential of clean energy solutions in improving health and human development outcomes. Various programs are seeking to electrify 98,000 health facilities across the world, using clean and decentralized renewable energy solutions, primarily solar power and […] Read more
