World Bank Okays $250 Mn for Rajasthan’s Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the second loan for Rajasthan in the series of two operations planned for a comprehensive turnaround of the state’s electricity distribution sector. It’s first loan was closed in March 2017. The World Bank has approved USD 250 million development policy loan (DPL) aiming to help Rajasthan government in improving the performance of its electricity distribution […] Read more
PE/VC Inflows Surged by 46 Percent in First Half, Cross $15 Billion, Says Report Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report stated that the period saw as many as 36 large deals worth USD 11.5 billion, which were mostly buyouts, making such deals the highest ever at USD 4.9 billion, or 32 percent of all investments received. The funds from the private equity (PE) and venture capitalists (VCs) have surged by 46% in the first […] Read more
Conti Solar Advances its National EPC Solar Services Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Utah. Solar EPC company Conti Solar is currently expanding its regional staff to support its growing operations in west of the Mississippi. Presently, the company has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, […] Read more
Investment in Solar Power Projects Likely to Fall in 2018 Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The mixed picture for global clean energy investment in 2018 is emerging, and at the same time, the commitment to wind and energy-smart technologies such as EV and batteries are running above last year’s levels. In the first half of 2018, the global net investment in solar power projects fell 19 percent from $71.6 billion […] Read more
Tata Power Launches Humpback Mahseer Program Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The intent is to list the Humpback Mahseer with its scientific name, “Tor Remadevii”, on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species to aid future conservation efforts. Country’s largest integrated power company, Tata Power has launched the Humpback Mahseer Project as part of its four-decade freshwater fish conservation program. […] Read more
ACME, NHPC, Bihar-Based Startup Get SIPB Clearance for Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy ACME Group through its two arms ACME Nalanda Solar Power and ACME Magadh Solar Power to set up 15 MW and 10 MW solar projects respectively in Kakwara village of Banka, Bihar with an aggregate investment of about Rs 188.76 crore. In a move to boost solar power generation in Bihar, the State Investment Promotion […] Read more
ADB Raises €600 Mn via Green Bond to Spur Climate Financing Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the bond has a coupon rate of 0.35 percent p.a. payable annually and a maturity date of July 16, 2025. It was priced at 99.924 percent to yield 43 basis points (BPS) over the DBR 0.5 percent February 2025. Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised €600 million to help finance climate change mitigation […] Read more
Andhra Solar Park Projects Saw Lowest Bid at Rs 2.7 Per Unit Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Although the real auction took place last week, the reverse auction for 2,000 MW capacity discovered tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. Under the reverse auction process, the companies backed by the financers from around the globe have seized the tenders to build 750 MW of solar power projects in Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more
Coimbatore’s 2 Smart City Projects Get Administrative Approval Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the two projects one is multi-level car parking facility at DB Road and the other project is 3.6 MW solar power plant at Ukkadam. Under the smart city mission, the city corporation of Coimbatore is ready to implement two of its ambitious projects as the standing committee has provided its administrative nod for the same. […] Read more
