Solar Pumps, Refrigerators To The Rescue In Benin, West Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the Kalalé District of Benin, West Africa, basic health services are hard to come by. Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines. That has now changed due to a recently completed project by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), with funding from the Millennium Challenge […] Read more
Solar’s Slow Rise In Sun Drenched Pakistan Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Extensive load shedding and high and rising electricity costs are a few of the reasons for consumers to seek a switch to solar power in Pakistan. With industry pointing out that the nation pays some of the highest electricity tariffs in South Asia, it is indeed a wonder why solar has not established a stronger […] Read more
SJVN Bags Floating Solar Project of 90 MW in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has bagged 90 MW capacity for the Omkareshwar floating solar project located in Madhya Pradesh. This is the second win for the said project for SJVN since the firm had also bagged 90 MW of the capacity for it in January 2023. The project has been won at INR 3.79 […] Read more
North Canada to Welcome its Biggest Solar Plant from Mining Group Rio Tinto Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Spain’s mining group Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is set to establish the largest solar power plant across Canada’s territories. The plant will boast of more than 6,600 solar panels. The project will generate close to 4,200 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually for the mine. Commercial production from the operation is slated for completion in […] Read more
SJVN Invites Bids for BOS Package of 75 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy SGEL (SJVN Green Energy Limited), a subsidiary of SJVN, has issued a tender for the BOS package for a 75 MW (AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant at Jamui in Bihar. The last day to submit bids is August 31, 2023. Bids open on August 31, 2023. The scope of work entails design, engineering, supply, […] Read more
Off-Grid RE Power Electrified 2,762 Indian Villages: Govt Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy In its latest statement before the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said that 2,762 villages in India were electrified with off-grid renewable energy solutions. The announcement comes less than a fortnight after a report in The Washington Post flagged the ‘failure’ of India’s mini-grids or off grid energy set up, […] Read more
SJVN Arm Issues Tender for BOS Supply, O&M for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy A subsidiary of SJVN, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL) has issued a tender for the supply of a Balance of System (BOS) package. It also entails O&M services for a 200 MW solar project at Khavda Solar Park, Gujarat. The last date for the submission of bids is September 5, 2023. Bids open on September […] Read more
Better Solar Technology Covers Up For Wind Issues In Hybrid Projects For Adani Green Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), in its latest financial results for Q1 of FY24, reported a decline in Capacity Utilisation Factor (CUF) for its wind portfolio. It attributed its lower CUF to the Biporjoy cyclone in Gujarat and lower wind speeds in the state. However, the latest investors call of the company to discuss the […] Read more
LOHUM & Vecmocon Partner to Power 100,000 LIB-Enabled EVs Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Producer of sustainable energy transition materials and Vecmocon, an Indian EV intelligence company backed by Tiger Global & Blume Ventures, have partnered to accelerate EV battery adoption and enable easy financing. The partnership aims to accelerate second-life battery use and power 100,000 LIB-enabled EVs over two years with AI-powered Battery Management System (BMS) by determining […] Read more