TERI & Shakti Foundation Report on Rooftop Solar: Perspective of Discoms Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government of India has set an ambitious target of 175 GW of installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) by 2022, including 100 GW of grid-connected solar power, comprising 60 GW utility-scale solar, and 40 GW solar rooftop. Though India has made significant progress in the implementation of utility-scale solar projects, achieving 40 GW of […] Read more
RWE Secures 30-Year PPA for its 195.5 Solar Plus Storage Facility Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables has announced that it has entered into a 30-year PPA with Georgia Power for the sale of power from the 195.5 MW Broken Spoke Solar project. Photovoltaics within the US division of RWE Renewables is picking up speed and the firm has now announced that it has entered into a 30-year power purchase […] Read more
Azure Power Inks Subscription Pact to Raise $75 Mn Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gupta further said “with this capital raise, our current committed projects will be fully equity funded.” Country’s one of the largest solar power developers and operators Azure Power has signed a subscription pact to raise USD 75 million via private placement of over sixty four lakh equity shares at USD 11.55 per share to Caisse de depot et placement […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadlines for 2 More Solar Energy Tenders Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has announced the extension in the bid submission deadline for two solar tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked and the 1.95 MW with BESS in Lakshadweep. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced the extension in bid submission deadline for two tenders, the 7 GW manufacturing linked solar tender and the tender […] Read more
ADB Grants $451 Mn to Strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the CKIC in Tamil Nadu The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 451 million loan to strengthen power connectivity between the southern and northern parts of the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in Tamil Nadu, […] Read more
Cabinet Gives its Approval for Renewable Pact Signed With Guinea Updated On Thu, Nov 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. The Union Cabinet on November 6, 2019, gave ex-post facto approval to a pact signed between India and Guinea in the field of renewable energy. “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for the MoU (memorandum of […] Read more
Mainstream Power Closes $580 Mn Renewable Financing Deal in Chile Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Mainstream Renewable Power has reached financial close for the 1st phase of its wholly-owned and fully-contracted 1.3 GW wind and solar platform in Chile. Mainstream Renewable Power has reached financial close for the first phase of its wholly-owned and fully-contracted giant 1.3 gigawatts (GW) “Andes Renovables” wind and solar power generation platform in Chile. The […] Read more
Is An ‘Andhra Discount’ Coming For Indian Renewables? Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy As the Imbroglio over Andhra Pradesh’s effort to renege on its signed PPA’s continues to simmer, the state government is implementing the classic payments squeeze to force firms to come to the negotiating table. Successful or not, this has already damaged India’s credibility with potential and existing investors This week has all about India’s refusal […] Read more
Growatt Strengthens Footprint in Mexico; Hikes Investment in 2 Yrs Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Now, in order to further strengthen its market position, the inverter manufacturer has started providing professional training to its local partners. With an aim to strengthen its presence in the Mexican market, Chinese photovoltaic (PV) inverters maker, Growatt, is expanding its business activities including investment and training in Mexico. Recently, the inverter major conducted its […] Read more