Bangalore International Airport Inaugurates Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 million units of power per annum. The Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) inaugurated its 3.35 MW rooftop solar power plant. The power generated from the rooftop systems will be used to meet the electricity demands of the airport. The solar system is expected to generate around 4.7 […] Read more
SECI Reschedules Pre-Bid Meeting for 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The pre-bid meeting scheduled for February 13, 2019, has been rescheduled for February 18, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rescheduled the pre-bid meeting for its RfS issued for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 3 GW ISTS connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 […] Read more
With 10 GW targets for 2019 in Wind and Solar, SECI has its task cut out Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The focus this year will be on storage, and possibly, hybrid ‘wind-solar’ projects. After a rather ‘disappointing’ 2018, when large cancellations made an appearance for the first time, besides the uncertainty around GST, duties, and even state level flip flops, 2019 promises to be a tough year for SECI. We look at what it might […] Read more
ADB Invests $20 Mn to Finance RE Projects in Southeast Asia Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Proceeds of the bonds will finance renewable energy projects in the Asia and Pacific region, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $20 million in the maiden climate bond issuance of AC Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation in the Philippines. ADB is an anchor investor in the […] Read more
France Launches First Offshore Wind Power Project Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy LOC Renewables supplied MWS across the project, which enabled an efficient and successful delivery of the 2MW Floatgen. LOC Renewables, a part of LOC Group, a leading international marine and engineering consulting firm, has successfully overseen the launch of France’s first offshore wind project. LOC Renewables supplied marine warranty surveying services (MWS) across the […] Read more
Work Begins on Solar Plant at Kozhikode Railway Station Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy From the Southern Railways, REMCL aims to generate upwards of 4 MWp electricity from its rooftop structures. In line with the Indian Railways objective to become self-reliant for meeting its energy needs from clean energy sources, work on the 100 kW solar plant at the Kozhikode Railway station has commenced. The project is conceived by […] Read more
Evolution II Fund Closes ZAR100 Mn Investment Targeting C&I Solar Rooftop Market in Africa Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The investment will be used to finance rooftop solar projects for commercial and industrial consumers. Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm that specialises in the clean energy sector, has closed a ZAR100 ($7.47) million investment facility by its Evolution II Fund into Commercial Energy SA – an affiliate of SolarAfrica. Commercial Energy SA offers […] Read more
Aurora Solar Raises $20 Mn to Scale Solar Software Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy This financing signals a high-growth phase for Aurora, as the company expands its product functionality to further streamline solar installers’ processes. San Fransisco startup, Aurora Solar, one of the leading software platforms for distributed solar, has raised $20 million in a Series A round, led by Energize Ventures. S28 Capital also joins existing investor, Pear, in the round. “We see a […] Read more
PMC Gets Rooftop Solar Power Setup on 34 Buildings Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy With the new solar systems, the civic body expects to save Rs 1 crore per annum on electricity bills. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) now has a rooftop solar system on 34 of the municipal properties in the city. The capacity of these rooftop systems range anywhere between 100 kW and 500 kW and cumulatively […] Read more
