Indonesian Government to Regulate Selling of Solar Power to PLN Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Government Regulations on Rooftop Solar PV drafted by Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (EMR) includes setting of power selling capacity to maximum of 90 percent. As a part of relief to the domestic solar power generators, Indonesian Government is soon going to issue regulations regarding the rooftop solar pv systems in order to allow […] Read more
Azure Power to Install 5 MW of Solar Power System for NREDCAP Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Azure Power will provide power for 25 years at an incentivized tariff rate of Rs. 4.57 per kWh. Azure Power has won a 5 MW rooftop solar power tender in a bid held by New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP). The developer, Azure Power is to install 5 MW of […] Read more
UN Commends India’s Solar Approach and Plastic Ban Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured. United Nations’ environment chief has commended the intensity of India’s approach towards the use of solar energy for electricity production. UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Execiutive Director, Erik Solheim […] Read more
SECI Launches e-Tender for 150 MW Solar PV Plant for SCCL Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy SCCL tender includes design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive operations and management. Expanding the solar power segment in Telangana, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rolled out e-tender for 150 MW of solar PV power plant at different locations of Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL). The project in the tender includes design, […] Read more
Apple Partners with Swiss Re, Akamai and Etsy to develop Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant collectively is expected to produce 290 MW of addition power in the Pennsylvania, Jersey, Maryland (PJM) Power Pool grid catering major parts of Eastern U.S. As part of its environmental efforts, Apple has partnered with e-commerce player- Etsy, reinsurance company- Swiss Re and Cambridge’s cloud service provider- Akamai Technologies to develop two new wind […] Read more
NTPC Postpones 2 GW Solar Auction Citing Opposition to Safeguard Duty Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The NTPC put-off on the auction process was prompted by the concerns of bidders over the impact of safeguard duty on imports on their present financial frameworks. State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has postponed a 2000 MW solar tender for a week citing developers’ dissent over the 25 percent safeguard duty imposed on solar […] Read more
Ind-Ra Upgrades Mytrah Energy from ‘IND-BBB’ to ‘IND-A’ Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term credit rating from ‘BBB’ TO ‘A-‘ and short term rating from ‘A3’ to ‘A2+’. A leading wind energy service provider in India, Mytrah Energy (MEIPL) has received a higher credit rating from the chief market analyst India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term […] Read more
5,500 Churches in UK Run on Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The sudden shift to renewable energy by the churches in UK has hit the fossil fuel companies hard. London based religious charity ‘Christian Aid’ has proclaimed that 5,500 churches in UK have started depending completely on renewable energy sources for their operations. “Renewable energy is now a mainstream power source,” Emma Pinchbeck, the executive director […] Read more
Atlanta’s Georgia Power Plans to add 100MW of Solar Power Production Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plan to increase the renewable energy capacity falls under Georgia Power Renewable Energy Development Initiative. Atlanta’s Georgia Power is aiming to add to its renewable energy portfolio another production capacity of 100 MW solar power. The Atlanta’s Journal Constitution stated that the company is looking for the solar energy facilities interested to sell stakes […] Read more