MSEDCL Seeks 500 MW Solar For Meeting RPO Obligations Updated On Mon, May 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Maharashtra discom MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited) has issued an RFS (request for selection) to procure solar power up to capacity of 500 MW from Grid connected Solar Projects through Competitive Bidding Process (conducted through electronically facilitated online web based portal of M/s ISN Electronic Tender followed by reverse auction). While a pre-bid […] Read more
Decentralized Solar Offers Energy Solutions In Climate Vulnerable Regions in India Updated On Mon, May 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy A significant section of rural India lives in areas which are prone/accustomed to climatic adversities. Hence, people living in these regions are greater risk of being underserved, and hence, impoverished. Although there have been significant improvements in India’s rural household electrification, electricity availability for health centers, schools, and rural enterprises is still limited. A new […] Read more
US Solar Industry in 2020 saw Jobs Decline by 6.7% From 2019: Report Updated On Fri, May 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US solar industry employed 231,474 workers in 2020, a 6.7% drop in jobs from 2019 due to pandemic restrictions and increased labor productivity The U.S. solar industry employed 231,474 workers in 2020, a 6.7 percent drop from 2019 due to pandemic restrictions and increased labor productivity, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2020 released by […] Read more
Biden Administration Selects 5 GW Mega Solar Project in Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mega Solar is a partnership between the Govts of Namibia and Botswana, and others, which is expected to generate up to 5 GW of solar power. US President Biden recently hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate to catalyse global ambition to address the climate crisis. The Summit convened world leaders to galvanize efforts to […] Read more
Chinese Consortium to Invest and Finance 1.1 GW Solar Farm in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The consortium of CDIL & CMEC have entered into a development agreement for the EPC and financing of a 1.1 GW solar project in Brazil The consortium of China Development Integration Limited (CDIL) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has announced that they have entered into a development agreement in relation to the EPC+F (engineering, […] Read more
Tender Issued for 1.3 GW Solar Projects in Maharashtra Under MSKVY Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has issued a tender to procure 1.3 GW of solar power from grid-tied solar projects to be developed across 29 districts of Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co (MSEDCL), on behalf of the Maharashtra Government, has issued a tender to procure 1300 MW or 1.3 GW of solar power from grid-connected solar projects […] Read more
German Govt to Expand Capacity in Solar & Wind Power Auctions Updated On Sat, Apr 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The German government, led by Angela Merkel, has said that it will expand the energy capacity tendered in renewable power project auctions to help decarbonise electricity, and will relieve the burden on consumers by reducing a fee charged to support wind and solar operators. While renewable sources hold a 50% stake in the power mix […] Read more
Finance Needs to be at the Centre of India’s ‘Net Zero’ Discussion: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Apr 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy India must exploit the growing pool of global capital as well as tap the resources of oil and gas majors pivoting to renewable energy With U.S. climate envoy John Kerry’s visit to India a rumour of a potential net zero announcement by India is doing the rounds. A recent flurry of reports and commentary has […] Read more
Facebook Ties up With CleanMax for 1st Renewable Energy Project in India Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Facebook has partnered with Mumbai-based clean energy firm CleanMax for a 32 MW wind power project to be built in southern Karnataka. Around 50% of the project’s energy generation capacity has already been commissioned and is producing electricity. While CleanMax will handle the ownership and operation of the project, Facebook will purchase electricity off the […] Read more