Solar Power Makes An Impact at Mumbai Suburban Stations Now Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as utility, and even rooftop solar continues to have a somewhat bumpy journey in India, distributed solar continues to make progress. Now, 15 stations on the Western Line of Mumbai’s suburban train system have got a special solar powered facility. A solar powered phone charging system. These 100% solar powered systems can charge upto […] Read more
SaaS Firm Zoho Goes Greener with 5MW Solar Plant in TN Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Zoho Corp, one of the biggest tech success stories from India in the Software-as-a-Services (SaaS) domain, has decided to set another marker for its green credentials. The firm, which reportedly grows food in its farms, in Tirunelveli, that is used in its employee canteen in Chennai has decided to source some of its energy requirements […] Read more
Job Alert! Research on Solar Pumps in India, Bangladesh, Nepal at IWMI Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Here are a few interesting jobs to consider in 2020. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. The IWMI is also the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). CGIAR is […] Read more
Funding Options for African Countries hit by Climate Change: ACCF Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The debate around climate change often focuses on the targets that need to be achieved. Another aspect of the discussion is increasingly gaining attention; that is the funding required, for African countries in particular, where climate change has hit the hardest. The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) recently convened an event titled “Supporting African countries […] Read more
New Report Shows Potential of Renewable Energy in Refugee Settlements Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy On-site renewable energy solutions can cost-effectively supply refugee communities with low-cost, reliable electricity, according to a new report On-site renewable energy solutions can cost-effectively supply refugee communities with low-cost, reliable electricity, according to the findings of a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. There […] Read more
EDP Invests $3 mn in Rensource for Promoting Expansion in Nigeria Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDP will invest USD 3 million in Rensource, a company that develops and manages decentralized solar energy systems, to support its expansion in Nigeria. The EDP Group has announced that EDP Renewables (EDP Renováveis) will invest USD 3 million in Rensource, a company that develops and manages decentralized solar energy systems, to support its expansion in Nigeria. […] Read more
Cabinet Approves MoU With Saudi Arabia for Cooperation in Renewables Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet has approved the MoU signed between MNRE and Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for cooperation in the field of Renewables The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the […] Read more
The Potholes of 2019 for India’s Solar Drive Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Looking back at 2019, there is absolutely no doubt today, that it has not been a memorable year for Solar power in India. Generators or manufacturers. With a closing installation figure of barely 7 GW as tracked by us, almost every hope from 2018 has been belied. The bad part? Some of the biggest obstacles […] Read more
EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
