Skanska Bags Contract to Build Solar-Powered Care Home in Norway Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Skanska, leading project development and construction group, has won about USD 35.52 million (or NOK 370 million) contract from the Municipality of Bergen in Norway to build solar-powered Åsane care home in the city. The company is among the leading developers in the Nordics, with operations in building construction and civil engineering in Sweden, Norway […] Read more
Switzerland Offers Rebate to Lift Solar Market amid Pandemic Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to save the solar photovoltaic (PV) market from ongoing slum caused by coronavirus crisis, Switzerland offered another USD 47 million financial support through rebates. Through such initiatives, the Central European country is planning to lift the PV market, especially residential and commercial rooftop solar. This is significant as, after hydropower and nuclear power, […] Read more
Peak Power Demand Still Down in May, Struggling at 134.7 GW Updated On Mon, May 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The peak power demand in India has remained low at 134.7 GW, being down by over 26 percent so far in May despite the easing of the nationwide lockdown The peak power demand in India has remained low at 134.7 GW, being down by over 26 percent so far in May. The low has been […] Read more
ACC Okays Appointment of PK Das as CMD, IREDA Updated On Sat, May 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has provided its consent for the appointment of Pradip Kumar Das as new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a central power financial institution, as per the sources. ACC committee is comprised of the Prime Minister […] Read more
Plummeting Energy Demand to Result in Record Decline in Carbon Emissions: IEA Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system with a 6 percent drop in global power demand predicted for this year. A new report has highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year […] Read more
EDF Invites Indian Startups to Bring Innovative Solns for Electric World Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF will provide selected startups with support to help improve their reputation and project, along with accessibility to EDF network and expertise to develop further business opportunities, and enabling them to move from planning phase to commercial roll-out. The company will also provide visibility on EDF digital platforms, along with a cash prize of up […] Read more
Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […] Read more
Dropping Prices of Solar, Wind and Storage a Risk for Existing Coal, Gas: BNEF Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, solar PV and onshore wind are now the cheapest sources of new-build generation for at least two-thirds of the global population. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF) shows that the global benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for onshore wind and utility-scale PV, has fallen 9 percent […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
