From MW to GW: A Change that Describes India’s Solar Journey Since 2014 Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Every industry evolves its own jargon as it grows. In solar industry in India, the biggest change has been the shift in the language used to express deal sizes and ambition today. Megawatts (MW) to Gigawatts (GW) is a game changer. It was an innocuous looking invite, like many the editorial team receives each day. […] Read more
HERC Approves PPA for 23 MW of Solar Projects in Haryana Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission has approved the PPA of solar projects totaling 23 MW, which the HPPC had signed with four solar project developers. The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has issued an order approving the power purchase agreements (PPAs) of solar projects after a common petition was filed by Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) and the […] Read more
UKCI Pledges to Invest R500 Million for Renewable Projects in Africa Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments (“UKCI”) today announced a planned R500 million (£28 million) cornerstone investment in a dedicated African renewable energy yieldco, Revego Africa Energy Limited. The U.K. Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced that it will invest 500 million Rand (Rs 250 crore) in Revego Africa Energy Limited, an investment vehicle dedicated to renewable energy projects in […] Read more
Govt Looking to Float 5 GW Manufacturing-Linked Solar Tender Again Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Most of the large industry players stayed away from the tender. And now, the government plans to cancel the previous bids and start fresh bidding on the project. The Government is planning to float the infamous 5 GW manufacturing-linked solar tender for a second time, after scrapping the results from the first issue. Solar Energy […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments in 2018 Exceed $300 Bn with Decline in Solar Commitments: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even with PV additions crossing the 100 GW mark for the first time, Solar commitments declined 24 percent ($ value) in 2018. According to figures issued by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF), Global clean energy investment totaled $332.1 billion in 2018, marking the fifth consecutive year that investments crossed the $300 billion mark. However, investments in […] Read more
MNRE Issues Clarification on Testing Criteria Under its Solar Pumping Programme Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy It will no longer be required of implementing agencies to demand multiple test reports for the same pumps at different heads. The ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification clarifying the criteria for testing of solar pumps under the Solar Pumping Programme of the Ministry. Responding to the issue raised by […] Read more
Assam Issues Tender for 70 MW Solar Project in Amguri Solar Park Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy APGCL has fixed the upper ceiling for quoted tariff at Rs 3.50/kWh The Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL) has issued a tender inviting Request for Proposal (RFP) from interested power producing companies/solar developers for the allotment of 70 MW of Grid-Connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic projects to be implemented in Amguri Solar Park in the state […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Launches New Solar Policy Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The policy aims to target a minimum total solar power capacity addition of 5,000 MW in the next five years in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With an objective of providing a framework for promotion of large grid connected solar PV systems in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the state government has released ‘Andhra Pradesh […] Read more
Sungrow and Solaria Energía Sign Deal for 400 MW Project Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Furthermore, Sungrow’s 1500V central inverter solution is an ideal match for Spain’s typical climate conditions. Sungrow, has supplied their 1500V inverters to Solaria, including a complete local medium voltage solution to a 400 MW solar PV installation. Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente has already started the construction of the first parks located in Cáceres, Valladolid, […] Read more