Global Solar Tender Activity Down 26 Percent in Q3 of 2019 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 314 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 427. Solar technology tenders activity in Q3 2019 saw 314 tenders announced, marking a drop of 26 percent over the last four-quarter average of 427, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. […] Read more
Need to Grab Rooftop Solar Opportunity with Right Policy Structure: Sushil Bansal Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar segment is still far behind achieving its target. The main reason behind this I believe is resistance from Discoms and inconsistent solar rooftop policies in every state. There is high potential in erstwhile slow-moving solar rooftop segment. Already there is awareness among rooftop consumers. The cost advantage is also present. There is […] Read more
Will The Recent Reduction in Corporate Tax Impact The Domestic Solar Market Too? Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy With an aim to provide much needed support to boost manufacturing sector in the country and to make them more competitive in the global market, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,in September, announced a significant reduction in corporate tax rate from 30 percent to 22 percent and for new manufacturing companies to 15 percent. Here are some […] Read more
NTPC Tenders for Site Survey of 25 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for conducting geotechnical investigation works for the proposed project site of 25 MW floating solar plant at NTPC Simhadri NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for conducting geotechnical investigation works for the proposed project site of floating solar power plant of 25 MW at NTPC Simhadri, […] Read more
National Police Academy Hyderabad Tenders for 1 MW Rooftop Solar System Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The SVP National Police Academy has tendered for the setting up of a rooftop solar project of 1 MW capacity under the RESCO model in Hyderabad. The Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy has issued a tender for the setting up of a grid-connected rooftop solar project of 1 MW capacity under the RESCO model […] Read more
Lightsource BP Gets Debt Financing for 200 MW Australian Solar Project Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP has signed a senior debt facility with ING and Export Development Canada to fund its first Australian solar project worth 200 MW. Lightsource BP has announced that it has signed a senior debt facility with ING and EDC (Export Development Canada) to fund its first Australian solar project. The 200 MWp solar installation, […] Read more
Blackrock and GE Backed Firm Raises $250 mn to Fund Distributed Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy DSD, the business-backed by BlackRock and GE Renewable Energy, has announced the closing of a USD 250 million fund to invest in future solar projects Distributed Solar Development (DSD), the business-backed by BlackRock Real Assets’ Global Renewable Power platform and GE Renewable Energy, has announced the closing of a USD 250 million fund financed by […] Read more
Total Wins 32 MW Rooftop Solar and Wind Projects in Latest French Auctions Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total Quadran has won 32 MW of rooftop solar and wind projects during the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulatory Commission. Total continues to actively contribute to the growth of solar and wind power in France, with its affiliate Total Quadran winning 32 MW of new rooftop solar and wind power projects […] Read more
To Meet Paris Climate Target 8x Higher Solar, Wind Needed: DNV GL Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments, businesses and society as a whole need to change the prevailing mindset from ‘business-as-usual’ to ‘business-as-unusual’ to fast-track the energy transition, says Ditlev Engel. In order to meet the targets of the Paris climate pact, there’s a need for taking extraordinary policy actions to promote renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency, new decarbonization […] Read more
