Trine Helps Greenlight Planet Secure Financing For Off-Grid Solar Projects in India Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The strategic partnership between Trine and Greenlight Planet sets out to answer the off-grid solar industry’s strong demand for innovation in distribution and financing. Swedish investment firm, Trine, which enables individuals to invest in renewables sustainably has joined forces with Greenlight Planet, a provider of off-grid solar products, to secure a Euro 1.8 million (Rs 14 […] Read more
World Bank Approves $185 Mn Fund to Help Bangladesh Expand RE Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved $185 million to add up to 310 MW in renewable energy generation capacity in Bangladesh and mobilize private sector participation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the country. The ‘Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project’ will increase the installed capacity of renewables through piloting and expanding investments in key market segments. It will […] Read more
TATA Power-DDL Distributes One Millionth LED Product Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative results in savings of 30 Million Units and a reduction in CO2 emission by 9856 Metric Tons on an annual basis. TATA Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), India’s leading power distribution company, has attained a major milestone by distributing one millionth LED product to its customer at its customer care center, Civil Lines, Delhi. […] Read more
We Welcome The Govt Decision For 2nd Phase of RTS Scheme: Praveer Sinha Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Heavy front-ended investment of RTS has been the single biggest challenge holding back its deeper penetration, particularly in rural and semi-urban parts of the country, Sinha said. In a bid to achieve the ambitious targets of 40 GW cumulative capacity from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by 2022, the government has provided its consent for the […] Read more
Interview with Viraj Gada, IDEF Spokesperson & India Regional Representative, GOGLA Updated On Fri, Feb 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy We recently caught up with Viraj Gada, the India Representative for GOGLA, the global body for the off grid, and distributed solar industry. India is a key market worldwide, with the highest off take of solar products. And firms that have pioneered innovative sales and distribution models. Here’re a few answers from that interaction. Q. […] Read more
ADB Invests $20 Mn to Finance RE Projects in Southeast Asia Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Proceeds of the bonds will finance renewable energy projects in the Asia and Pacific region, including Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $20 million in the maiden climate bond issuance of AC Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation in the Philippines. ADB is an anchor investor in the […] Read more
Solar Import Woes. After Safeguard Duty Failure, No Easy Way Out Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy With a free trade agreement in place with Thailand, the government could find it more difficult than usual to impose any protection from imports from that country. The recently released figures on India’s Solar equipment Imports confirm what the Industry’s manufacturing body, the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has been claiming. The Safeguard Duty has […] Read more
At IDEF, the Focus shifts to Solar Products Updated On Thu, Jan 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi is hosting the India Distributed Energy Forum, organised by industry body GOGLA, and their partners IFC Lighting Asia/India and the Ashden India Collective. GOGLA, or the Global Association for off Grid Solar is the global body tasked with promoting its members offerings most effectively. The India Regional Representative, Viraj Gada puts it like […] Read more
China Added 44.3 GW of Solar and 20.59 GW of Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total capacity, including hydro and biomass as well as solar energy and wind power, rose to 728 GW by end-2018, the NEA said during a briefing. According to official numbers, China’s renewable energy capacity increased by 12 percent in 2018 year-on-year compared to 2017. The leading country in the world for both solar and wind […] Read more
