India gets Lowest Wind Tariff of Rs. 2.64 per kWh in second Wind Auction of 1000 MW Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The wind tariff in India touched lowest level of Rs.2.64 per kWh in the second wind auction conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on behalf of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India yesterday. The tariff discovered is much lower than first wind auction concluded at Rs. 3.46 per kWh […] Read more
Two 10 MW floating solar projects are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala soon Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “Two 10 MW floating solar projects, which will be the largest so far in the country, will come up in Andra Pradesh and Kerala. We are carrying out the design,” Two floating solar projects with the capacity of 10 MW each are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to harness unutilised water bodies. “Two […] Read more
Government Extends Projects deadline Granting Major Relief to the Solar Power Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Developers had raised an alarm over a letter from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) this month directing all states to strictly enforce deadlines for solar projects, eschewing extensions. The government has granted major relief to solar power developers, allowing deadlines for project development to be extended in cases where there were delays […] Read more
Finland’s Taaleri Mulling to Acquire Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Taaleri is actively looking for acquiring solar power projects in India. The wealth management and financing company will utilize its Solar Wind fund to invest internationally in renewable energy India’s solar low-tariff is marking a significant global approach as more international companies are eyeing towards India’s solar market. Now a Finland wealth management and financing […] Read more
PPAs signed for first Wind Auction totalling 1050 MW Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for purchase of 1050 MW of wind power under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)’s first Wind Auction Scheme here today. The PPAs were signed between PTC India […] Read more
EBRD Approves US$ 500 Million for Private Renewable Energy Projects in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) financing will support the development of private renewable energy projects under the Egyptian government’s feed-in-tariff programme. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has taken a major step forward in the rollout of renewable energy with the approval of a US$ 500 million framework to finance […] Read more
Emel Solar announces sale of Wirsol’s 105 MW portfolio of solar projects to Rockfire Capital Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Emel worked with Wirsol to market the 105 MW portfolio of solar project and help identify the right financing partner. The deal was completed in two months, according to Rockfire chief executive Liam Kavanagh Emel Solar Limited has announced the sale of Wirsol’s 105 MW portfolio of solar projects located throughout the UK to a […] Read more
Kandla Port to Get 200 MW Solar Power and Wind Energy Plants Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy The 200 MW solar power and wind energy project will be constructed on 1.5 lakh acres of land at Kandla port. The Ministry of Shipping is exploring the possibility of setting up 200 MW solar and wind energy projects on 1.5 lakh acres of land at Kandla Port in Gujarat, Union Minister for Shipping and […] Read more
Sri Lanka is betting big on Solar and Wind energy sources through competitive bidding route Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka also has an active rooftop solar power programme. The government is targeting such plants on at least one million roofs with an installed capacity of around 1,000 MW. With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official […] Read more