Exporting Solar. EXIM Bank to Provide $1.4 Bn For Projects in 15 nations Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The bank has already provided LOCs worth $226 million to finance 16 solar projects in various developing countries. The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM) will finance 27 solar power projects worth $1.4 billion spread across 15 countries, according to the Managing Director of the Bank, David Rasquinha. “As an agent of Government of India, we […] Read more
CEL Floats Tender For 11 MW Rooftop Solar Systems at 35 CSIR Labs Updated On Tue, Feb 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submissions is February 21, 2019, and the technical bid opening is scheduled for the same date. The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has floated tender inviting bids for the implementation of 11.12 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) premises across India. […] Read more
National Salt Memorial, Dandi Goes Solar with Waaree Energies Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar trees have the capacity to generate 182 kWp and are installed in such a way that they are capable of meeting the energy demand of the entire memorial. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the prestigious National Salt Memorial on the 150th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The memorial, built in honour of […] Read more
Tender For 2 MW Canal-Top Solar Project Issued in Jharkhand Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is to be developed at the Sikidiri Canal located near the Sikidiri Village and the last date of bid submissions is February 11, 2019. The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has issued tender seeking bids from eligible EPC firms to set up a 2 MW grid-connected canal-top solar project in Ranchi. The […] Read more
Vikram Solar Bags 1 MW Floating Solar Project From Hindustan Zinc Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar plant is expected to have an energy yield of 1993 MWh/Year. Vikram Solar, a leading domestic module manufacturer and solar & EPC solutions provider has bagged the project order for a 1 MW Floating solar plant from Hindustan Zinc Limited. The plant will be located at Ghosunda Dam, Near Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The floating […] Read more
Budget 2019: Govt Hikes Allocation under FAME Scheme by 34.5% to Rs 195 Cr Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government had allocated Rs 145 crore for the current financial year, as per the Union Budget revised data for the financial year 2018-19. With an aim to provide further boost for the adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India, the Central Government has increased the sum allotted under its ambitious FAME India (Faster […] 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
The Interim Budget. No Sunshine with A Hint of Rain Updated On Sat, Feb 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy After getting many quick reactions from various industry experts we did some research on it and found that: The last budget of the Modi government tried to have something for everyone, especially the middle class and farmers. But it looks like the renewable vote is not really as important. On the renewable energy front, the […] Read more
Renewable Energy Industry Reactions on Interim Budget 2019 Updated On Fri, Feb 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The industry was expecting a policy direction from the government to promote manufacturing, especially in the renewable energy sector in the background of the jobs crisis, which India faces. Surprisingly, this was completely missing from the budget, says Amit Gupta, Vikram Solar. India’s renewable energy industry was expecting lot of things from the present Modi […] Read more
