Fourth Partner Energy Raises Rs 126 Crore to Expand Project Portfolio Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Fourth Partner Energy has raised Rs 126 crore in mezzanine funding from a consortium of European impact investment funds, led by Symbiotics. Fourth Partner Energy, one of India’s leading solar solutions firm for corporates, has announced that it has raised USD 16 million (~ Rs 126 crore) in mezzanine funding from a consortium of European […] Read more
TN, AP and Telangana Account for 71% Discom Dues to RE Generators Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms are the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian electricity sector. Their inability to pay generators on time, manage their losses and improve on other inefficiencies weighs down the entire power sector. Discoms in India have been functioning sub-optimally and have even been described as a “leaking bucket”, due to their […] Read more
Cochin Port Trust Tenders for 1.5 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender for 1.5 MW grid-tied floating solar projects at the Backwaters near CoPT’s walkway avenue in Kerala. The Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 1.5 MW (0.75 MW x 2) grid-tied floating solar projects at the Backwaters […] Read more
5 Emerging Clean Startups Making India Self Reliant Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy India undoubtedly represents a huge, lucrative market for the cleantech industry with a lot of investments being pumped into the sector. That said, cleantech in India can still be referred to as an emerging concept and the focus to date has been mostly sector-specific. India is a big step as it calls for being ‘vocal […] Read more
UL Receives Accreditation to Test RE Plants in India per CEA Grid Codes Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy UL has received accreditation from DAkkS that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per CEA of India grid codes. UL, a global safety science company, has announced that it has received accreditation from Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) that enables it to test renewable energy (RE) power plants per Central Electricity Authority (CEA) […] Read more
As India Presses for Domestic Manufacturing, Bifacial Modules Should Get Their Due Updated On Wed, Sep 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At last count, over 12 GW of manufacturing announcements or at least an intent to manufacture solar cells and modules had been announced in India. The names include firms with an established record for execution, as well as firms that are building one now. From the Adani Group, to Azure Power, Renew Power, to Tata […] Read more
EDF to Establish Centre of Excellence in India for Jaitapur Project Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF has signed an MOU with I2EN & VJTI to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in India for the Jaitapur Project. As EDF is engaged in intense discussions with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for the development and construction of the biggest nuclear plant in the […] Read more
Gujarat Govt Revises Policy for Wasteland Allocation for RE Parks Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The state government of Gujarat has revised its policy for allocating wasteland for renewable energy i.e. wind, solar and hybrid (wind and solar) power parks. According to the new provisions, the renewable project/ park developer(s) will have a period of 3 years from the date of handing over of the sites to build a minimum […] Read more
Risen Signs 140 MW Modules Agreement With UPC-AC Energy Solar Updated On Tue, Sep 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Risen Energy has signed a structured 140 MW supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia. Risen Energy, a leading manufacturer of solar PV products has announced that it has signed a structured 140 MW supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia. The multi-party deal, accommodating various stakeholder requirements, consists of Risen’s proven Mono PERC modules […] Read more
