UPERC Approves RFP and PPA For Procurement of 500MW Solar Power Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy UPERC approves a petition filed by UPNEDA and UPPCL seeking approval of RFP and PPA of 500 MW power from solar power projects. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) seeking approval […] Read more
IPGCL Invites Bids Under 21.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme For Govt Buildings Updated On Mon, Jun 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy IPGCL has invited bids for setting up rooftop systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government buildings in Delhi. The Delhi Government-owned utility, Indraprastha Power Generation Company Ltd. (IPGCL) has invited bids from eligible bidders for setting up rooftop solar power systems under a new 21.5 MW rooftop solar scheme for government […] Read more
World Bank Report on Where Sun Meets Water : Floating Solar Market Report Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Floating solar PV installations open new opportunities for scaling up solar generating capacity, especially in countries with high population density and competing uses for available land. Advantages of floating solar over land-based systems include higher energy yield, reduced evaporation, and improved water quality, among others. Combining floating solar with hydropower plants is of particular interest. […] Read more
Draft Regulations For Tariff of Distributed Solar Projects in Chhattisgarh Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC)has issued its draft regulations for Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Sources 2019. The Government of India has set an ambitious target to achieve 40 GW of cumulative installed capacity from grid-connected rooftop Photovoltaic (GRPV) systems by 2022. And in order to achieve that target, the center has partnered […] Read more
EIL Issues IFB For Solar System at Navi Mumbai Office Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIL has invited bids for the development of a solar PV system for its new office in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Public Sector Undertaking Engineers India Limited (EIL) has invited bids from eligible parties for the development of a solar photovoltaic system for the PSU’s new office in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. EIL is headquartered in New […] Read more
Bihar CM: Install Solar Panels on Government Buildings Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote renewable sources of energy, chief minister Nitish Kumar on June 12, 2019 issued a directive for the installation of solar plates on all government buildings and offices in the state from this year. Chairing a meeting to review presentations on various schemes of the energy department, the CM said there […] Read more
Oorja Solutions Wins $100K For Developing Solar Pumps in India Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Oorja Development Solutions, a spin-out company from Imperial College London, is the winner of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Oorja Development Solutions, a spin-out company from the Imperial College of London was awarded $100,000 for winning the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. The social enterprise, co-founded in 2016 by Dr. Clementine Chambon of the Department of […] Read more
Kenya Launches $47 Mn Off-Grid Solar Access Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kenya has launched a $47 million facility under the Off-Grid Solar Access Project aimed at the private sector to provide solar and clean cooking solutions The government of Kenya has launched a $47 million (KSh 4.7 billion) facility under the Kenya-Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) aimed at spurring the private sector to provide viable solar […] Read more
RfP For Consultants To Develop Floating Solar Plants in Arabian Gulf Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued an RfP for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for appointing consultants to study, develop and construct floating solar photovoltaic plants in the Arabian Gulf. The RfP has been […] Read more