Will an open access policy across India give the much needed thrust to solar power? Updated On Sat, Jun 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Open access policy open ways to buy power at competitive price, this policy can be a game changer in the solar sector. Here we have taken a quick opinion on this from a few industry veterans, see what they say… Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary General, Solar Thermal Federation of India (STFI) “Open access for […] Read more
ADB, USAID Partner to Expand Asia-Pacific’s Sustainable Energy Market Updated On Sat, Jun 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy USAID has launched a partnership with ADB to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and energy sector in Asia and the Pacific. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, secure, and market-driven energy sector […] Read more
70% Americans Support Nationwide Solar Mandate on New Homes Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy A new survey has revealed that 70% of American adults would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels to be installed on all newly built homes. A new survey has revealed that as many as 70 percent American adults are eager to harness solar energy as they would support a nationwide mandate requiring solar panels […] Read more
As 20 Delhi Schools Get Solar Power, 80 More To Join Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The move is in line with the Delhi government’s flagship program to make the national capital a solar city in the coming years. Astoundingly, the returns from the government’s investment seem to be over 15%, based on government figures According to Delhi’s Department of Education, solar panel installation has been completed in 21 school buildings […] Read more
DEWA Issues Tender For 900 MW 5th Phase of MbRAM Solar Park Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has issued a tender for the 5th phase of MbRAM Solar Park for 900 MW, based on the Independent Power Project (IPP) model. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a tender for the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbRAM) Solar Park for 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Systems to Save NMRC Over Rs 4 Cr Annually Updated On Fri, Jun 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy NMRC is in the process of installing rooftop solar panels at its all its stations to offset its power consumption by generating solar power. The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC), which launched its 21-station network in January this year, is in the process of installing rooftop solar panels at its all its stations and depot […] Read more
IEEFA Report on Indonesia’s Solar Policies, Designed to Fail? Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Consistent and market-relevant enabling policies are key to building affordable solar power. Unfortunately, this basic principle has been overlooked as Indonesia has cycled through a patchwork of solar policies that have driven many experienced investors and developers to the sidelines. The proof is in the numbers. Despite having substantial solar resources, Indonesia’s solar policy framework […] Read more
IEEFA Report on Electric Vehicles and Batteries Can Drive Growth of Residential Solar Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy This report assesses the prospects for residential solar, batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) in Britain and Germany. These technologies are expected to be at the center of global energy system disruption in the future, because of declining costs and their close fit with a global energy system increasingly transitioning towards decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation and democratisation. […] Read more
HPGCL Floats Tender For 16 MW Solar Projects in Two Villages Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Haryana Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (HPGCL) has issued a tender for the development of two solar power projects worth combined 16 MW in Haryana. The two solar projects worth a combined 16 MW will be developed as a 10 MW plant at the Dhandlan Village in Jhajjar, Haryana and a 6 MW solar plant […] Read more