Kahramaa Closes Financing for World’s 2nd Cheapest Solar Power Project Updated On Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Kahramaa has announced the successful financial closure for the Siraj-1 solar power plant project, the first of its kind project in Qatar Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the successful financial closure and completion of all needed financial arrangements with its international financiers for the Siraj-1 solar power plant project, the first […] Read more
Apple Commits to 100% Carbon Neutral for Supply Chain and Products Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Apple has unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Apple has unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. The company is already carbon neutral for its global corporate operations, […] Read more
One Sun, One World, One Grid Brings Opportunities and Challenges: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of cross-border solar connectivity in October 2019. It was taken up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and India is now pursuing a new vision of ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). It looks ambitious, but if structured well could change the way […] Read more
Solar Installations in Q1 2020 Slowed Down in India, China and US: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, Q1 of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with just 15.8 GW getting installed. According to a new report, quarter 1 (Q1) of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with only one quarter in the past 9, being lower with […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Three Solar Parks Proposed in Anandpur Sahib – Punjab Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari has said. The Punjab government is planning to set up three solar parks in the Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency, Congress MP Manish Tewari told local reporters. The state government has asked the deputy commissioners of Mohali and Rupnagar to identify the land for the purpose, the […] Read more
MERC Provides Relief To Renew Power On Project Delay Plea Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a ruling that follows a well trodden path for multiple wind energy developers in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), has provided relief to Renew Power SPV (Special Purpose vehicle) Renew Vayu Urja Private Limited (Renew) in a case against the MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd). Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) […] Read more
SECI Tenders for 1070 MW Solar Projects in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a tender for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for setting up of 1070 MW grid-connected solar PV power projects in the state of Rajasthan (Tranche-III). […] Read more
IFC, EBRD, and EU to Support First Solar Project in Armenia Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, EBRD and the EU have signed on to support the development of the first utility-scale solar power plant in Armenia, the 55 MW Masrik Solar Project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Union (EU) have signed on to […] Read more
