The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
India Extends LOCs for two Solar Projects in Guinea Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has extended Line of Credits for two solar projects in Guinea. The development of solar projects reflected Guinea’s commitment to ISA. India has extended Line of Credits for two solar projects in Guinea. The agreements were exchanged in the presence of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Guinean counterpart Mamadi Toure. The two countries […] Read more
IFC, NADB Provide $200 mn Loan for Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and NADB will provide USD 200 million in green loans to IEnova, to finance four solar power plants with a total capacity of 376 MW across Mexico. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the North American Development Bank (NADB) will provide USD 200 million in green loans […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
India, Bahrain Agree to Collaborate in Solar Energy Sector Updated On Mon, Aug 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and Bahrain have agreed to collaborate in the solar energy sector after comprehensive talks were held to give a major boost to bilateral relations. India and Bahrain on August 24, 2019, agreed to collaborate in the solar energy sector as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with his Bahraini counterpart Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa to give a major boost to the entire […] Read more
ICAT and IESA Bring 3rd International EV Conclave Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) are jointly organising the 3rd International EV conclave on Aug 9, 2019. The Electric Vehicle (EV) sector is rising in India and after the sops announced in Budget 2019, it can be a game-changer for the industry. The infrastructure development of (EVs) has […] Read more
Still Elusive: Jumpstarting Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rarely misses an opportunity to highlight the success of its renewable energy push, when given an opportunity. And it has good reason to do so. Besides taking installed renewable capacity (wind +solar) from barely 25 GW to an estimated 70 GW plus till now, the government has also […] Read more
Budget 2019: Solar Industry Seeks Quick Reforms from Modi 2.0 Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy When the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government was voted back to power in a landslide victory in the recently concluded general polls, expectations of the corporate world and especially from the renewable industry grew mile high from the Union Budget 2019 which will be presented on 5th July. Now with the continuation of the […] Read more
PM Modi: Solar Powered Cochin Airport ‘Model’ for High-Energy Consumers Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy During his brief stopover visit on Saturday, Modi hailed the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) for being the world’s first fully solar-powered airport, a statement issued by the CIAL said here on Jun 10. Impressed by the fully solar-powered operations at the Cochin International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said it should be an […] Read more
