SECI Reschedules Pre-bid Meeting for 2.5 GW Solar Projects in K’taka Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has rescheduled the pre-bid meeting for the Request for Selection (RfS) for 2500 MW (or 2.5 GW) ISTS-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP), Koppal district, Karnataka. The information has been notified by SECI stating that “with respect to the RfS for […] Read more
Orb Energy Hires Rabindra Satpathy as Exec VP – Business Development Updated On Thu, Jun 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Shell-backed solar power firm Orb Energy has appointed Rabindra Satpathy as its Executive Vice President – Business Development. Now, Satpathy will oversee the Bengaluru-based company’s business development in ground-mounted solar power plants, including storage, floating solar and other new projects. He brings with him more than 35 years of solar experience in design, engineering, product […] Read more
Water Scarcity Driving Smarter Solutions in Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is a country that is developing rapidly and with this growth comes an increasing demand for water. Although India is well endowed with strong natural river systems, water scarcity is becoming a serious issue in the country. With higher demand for electricity, traditional sources of energy have become a liability not just due to […] Read more
Bright Canyon Energy’s Solar + Storage Project in Seeking Final Approvals in Hawaii Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Bright Canyon Energy is in the final award group for HECO’s initiative to bring its solar plus storage project to Hawaii. Bright Canyon Energy has announced it is in the final award group for Hawaiian Electric Company’s (HECO) initiative to bring a cleaner energy supply to Hawaii. The firm’s Kūpono Solar plus storage project, located […] Read more
Sterling & Wilson Becomes 1st Indian Company to Commission Solar Project in Oman Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd, one of the largest solar EPC solutions providers worldwide, commissioned its first 125 MW solar energy project in Oman and become the first Indian company to commission a photovoltaic (PV) project in the region. Commenting on the landmark achievement, Bikesh Ogra, Director and Global CEO of Sterling […] Read more
AES Selected for 2 Solar Plus Storage Projects in Hawaii Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy AES Distributed Energy has been selected by HECO to develop and operate two new utility-scale solar plus storage facilities on O’ahu, Hawaii. AES Distributed Energy (AES DE), a division of the AES Corporation, has been selected by the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) to develop and operate two new utility-scale solar plus storage facilities on O’ahu, Hawaii. Combined, these two projects are expected to generate a total […] Read more
8minute Gets $225 Mn Loan from CIT Consortium for 18 GW Solar + Storage Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy 8minute Solar Energy (8minute), a leading independent solar energy and storage projects developer in the United Sates, has secured a USD 225 million letter of credit (LC) facility from CIT led consortium. The consortium led by CIT as a sole coordinating lead arranger is comprised of 5 banks including KeyBank, HSBC, Rabobank and Nomura Holdings. […] Read more
NTPC Looking for CEO to Handle Distribution Business Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd has started scouting for a professional CEO to oversee its power distribution business where the company plans a big foray in the near future. The largest electricity generator in the country, NTPC Ltd has announced that it has started scouting for a professional CEO to oversee its power distribution business where the company plans a big foray […] Read more
Lockdown Delayed Execution of Under Construction Projects, Escalated Costs: Adani Transmission Updated On Tue, Jun 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission (ATL), an arm of the Adani Group, has said that the coronavirus-induced lockdown has delayed the execution of its under-construction projects due to non-availability of workforce and delay in getting multiple regulatory approvals led to cost escalation. The government had imposed a 21-day nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020, in order to fight coronavirus pandemic, […] Read more
