African Development Bank’s SEFA Provides $7.88 Million Grant for AETC Programme Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $7.88 million grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, which aims to increase renewable energy generation across the continent. The AETC Programme The Africa Energy Transition Catalyst Programme, also known as AETC, is a program […] Read more
Angola Secures €1.29 Billion Loan for Renewable Mini-Grids and Grid Expansion Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Angola’s Ministry of Finance has secured a loan of €1.29 billion ($1.41 billion) through the assistance of Standard Chartered Bank, UK. This funding will be utilized to implement 48 solar photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage mini-grids across various rural areas across Angola. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote self-sufficiency in energy consumption […] Read more
APTEL Determines Interim CUF at INR 5.71 Per Unit for ODisha Hydro Project Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has accepted the plea of Baitarani Power Project Private Limited contending the previous order of the State Commission, which had reduced its project tariff for a 24 MW small Hydro Electric Project to INR 5.03 per unit. The order had been passed by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission in […] Read more
Serentica Renewables Seals 1.25 GW Round-The-Clock Green Energy Agreements Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Serentica Renewables has announced that it has signed over 1.25 GW of new Power Delivery Agreements (PDAs) with multiple industrial customers. This is in addition to the 580 MW PDAs that were signed in March 2023. To ensure the round-the-clock green energy needs of its customers, Serentica will install 4 GW of renewable energy capacities […] Read more
PFC Invites Bids for Evacuation of 1.5 GW Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy PFC Consultancy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Ltd has invited proposals for setting up of transmission projects on Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis following single stage two envelope process of Request for Proposal (RFP). The Request for Proposal is for the selection of bidder as transmission service provider through tariff-based […] Read more
SECI & GUVNL Sign Battery Energy Storage Supply Agreement for 150 MW/300 MWh Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has entered into an agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL). The BESSA (Battery Energy Storage Supply Agreement) signed between the two firms is for 150 MW/300 MWh. The agreement was signed at Vadodara. SECI has been frequently been issuing tenders for solar projects that entail BESS […] Read more
Central University of Himachal Pradesh Sets up Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory Updated On Mon, Jul 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory has been established in the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP). Vice-Chancellor Prof Sat Prakash Bansal held that the set up of its Green Hydrogen Research Laboratory is an important step with respect to sustainable energy research. “This laboratory has been established in line with the vision set by our […] Read more
Analyst Consulting (PVsyst) Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy With a focus on utility industries such as Power, Oil & Gas, Data Infrastructure and Water as well as other resource-intensive sectors, Black & Veatch’s Global Advisory group provides a range of holistic strategic, process, financial and technology solutions. Black & Veatch brings together combined expertise in advanced analytics and practical business experience with extensive […] Read more
Mini-Grids And The Rockefeller Experience Updated On Fri, Jun 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Even as India made commendable progress connecting almost all households to the grid, the larger aim of 24×7 power for all is still some distance away. With a twin challenge of rising demand and the need to transition to a cleaner grid powered by renewables, the hopes of millions for continuous, dependable power are still […] Read more