ADB Approves $231 Mn Loan to Increase Clean Energy Supply in Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in Central Assam, India. This loan is the third and largest tranche of the $300 million Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by ADB in 2014. The project has so far upgraded the 70-megawatt (MW) […] Read more
Tender Issued for Hydro Plus Floating Solar Hybrid Project in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy MCGM has tendered for a renewable hybrid energy project of 20 MW hydro power capacity and 80 MW floating solar capacity at the Vaitarna lake. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) acting through the Municipal Commissioner, has issued a tender for the selection of developers for procurement of a renewable hybrid energy project to […] Read more
Ameren Missouri Acquires its First Wind Energy Center in Northeast Missouri Updated On Sat, Dec 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has closed on the acquisition of the company’s first wind energy center, a 400-megawatt (MW) project in northeast Missouri. The purchase of the High Prairie Renewable Energy Center in Adair and Schuyler counties is the first of two planned investments in Missouri-based wind generation, which will add 700 MW of clean […] Read more
Perceived Risk of Investment in Indian Solar Market Cited in UNDP HDR Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest edition of the UNDP HDR cited the case of India to explain the disparity in renewable investments around the world The latest edition of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report (HDR) cited the case of India to explain the disparity in the investments made in renewable energy amongst lower-middle-income and […] Read more
South Asia Should Prioritise Sustainable Energy to Accelerate Economic Recovery: SEforALL Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new guide from SEforALL shows that countries in South Asia should strengthen sustainable energy policies & finance to accelerate their economic recovery As 2020 comes to an end and the world continues to face ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new guide from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) shows that countries in South […] Read more
IRENA Offers Recommendations to Accelerate El Salvador’s Energy Transition Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA analysis presents 14 concrete actions that can significantly accelerate the country’s uptake of renewable energy Enhancing long-term planning for the renewable energy sector, fostering project development and establishing clear institutional frameworks are among the key action areas that can significantly accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in El Salvador, according to recently published recommendations […] Read more
IESA & UNIDO Partner to Promote Innovations in Energy Storage in India Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy IESA has partnered with UNIDO for FLCTD Innovation Challenge for technology innovation in beta deployment of energy storage in India India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has announced that it has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for “Facility of Low Carbon Deployment” (FLCTD) Innovation Challenge for technology innovation in the beta deployment […] Read more
ARENA to Fund USD 12.9 million to AEMO for its Distributed Energy Project Updated On Thu, Dec 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced USD 12.9 million in funding to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for the development of a major Victorian Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Marketplace trial named Project EDGE (Energy Demand and Generation Exchange). Project EDGE is a multi-year project to demonstrate an off-market, proof-of-concept Distributed Energy […] Read more
Tender Issued for Solar Home Lighting Systems for SC Beneficiaries in Assam Updated On Thu, Dec 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A tender has been issued for fixation of rates for a period of 1 year for solar PV home lighting systems for the SC beneficiaries of Assam. The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Government of Assam, has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible manufacturers/ distributors /dealers on a rate contract basis for fixation […] Read more
