SoftBank Led SB Energy Leads Bidding on SECI 1200 MW Wind Auction Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Bids totalling 2,325-MW capacity were received by SECI in response to the 1200 MW tender. A host of other industry majors including SoftBank led SB Energy have marked their interest in Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) latest 1200 MW wind power tender. SB Energy has made its first bid for a standalone wind project […] Read more
Work Begins on Solar Plant at Kozhikode Railway Station Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy From the Southern Railways, REMCL aims to generate upwards of 4 MWp electricity from its rooftop structures. In line with the Indian Railways objective to become self-reliant for meeting its energy needs from clean energy sources, work on the 100 kW solar plant at the Kozhikode Railway station has commenced. The project is conceived by […] Read more
EBRD & GCF Provide $50.4 Mn for Solar Project in Kazakhstan Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new plant will generate over 102 GWh of electricity per year and will help reduce CO2 emission by 86,000 tons per year. Renewable power generation is set to play a greater role in Kazakhstan’s energy mix as a result of financing led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the construction of […] Read more
AAI Seeks Engineering Consultancy for 5 MW Solar Project at Calicut Airport Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 15, 2019. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids from eligible consultancy/EPC Firms having experience in solar power projects for providing consultancy on the provision of 5 MW solar plant at the Calicut Airport. The brief scope of work for winning bidders will include the […] Read more
Evolution II Fund Closes ZAR100 Mn Investment Targeting C&I Solar Rooftop Market in Africa Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The investment will be used to finance rooftop solar projects for commercial and industrial consumers. Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm that specialises in the clean energy sector, has closed a ZAR100 ($7.47) million investment facility by its Evolution II Fund into Commercial Energy SA – an affiliate of SolarAfrica. Commercial Energy SA offers […] Read more
Uzbekistan Issues Tender in Partnership with IFC for 100 MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on the success of the implementation of the tender, the volume of the projects will be raised to 900 MW in consequent tenders. Uzbekenergo JSC, a government-owned power utility, has issued a request for selection (RfS) for 100 MW of grid-connected solar projects to be developed in Navoi region of the Republic of Uzbekistan. […] Read more
Tender for 53 Solar Pumping Systems Issued in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The bid submission deadline for all the tenders is February 11, 2019, and the technical bids will be opened on February 13, 2019. The Rural Water Supply Department under the Palghar Zilla Parishad has invited online percentage rate tenders from engineers registered in the appropriate class/category with Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP) & Zilla Parishad (ZP) […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Sets Target for 9 GW with New Solar Policy Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu will need to add 1,700 MW of solar capacity per annum for the next 4 years to attain the new target. Tamil Nadu has issued its latest state solar policy the “Vision Tamil Nadu 2023”, a revision from its 2012 policy which had a target of 3 GW of installed capacity by 2015. The […] Read more
Modi Dedicates 220 kV Srinagar-Leh Transmission Line to the Nation Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The implementation of the project was aimed to supply power to the people of Ladakh round the year and further the evacuation of surplus power of Kargil & Leh Hydel stations of NHPC in summers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating various development projects in Leh and Ladakh during his recent visit, dedicated the 220 […] Read more
