Andhra Pradesh Continues On Solo Drive, With Invite For 6.4 GW Solar Bids Updated On Tue, Dec 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bids for 6.4 GW of solar projects have been called by the state agency, APGECL, for plants to come up at 10 locations across Andhra Pradesh Bids for 6.4 GW of solar projects have been called for by the state agency, the Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corporation Limited (APGECL). These plants are supposed to come […] Read more
Sunnova Closes Securitization of Residential Solar Systems Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunnova Energy International, one of the leading U.S. residential solar and storage service providers, announced that it closed its securitization of leases and power purchase agreements on November 30, 2020. “We are pleased to report the closing of our most successful asset backed securitization to date,“ said William J. (John) Berger, Chief Executive Officer of […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
Peachtree Corners Smart City and The Ray Install USA’s First Road Surface Solar Panels on Autonomous Vehicle Lane Updated On Sat, Dec 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Peachtree Corners – the nation’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today unveiled the city’s new solar roadway system which produces energy for a solar-powered EV charging station located at city hall. The installation also marked the first road surface-powered solar panels to be activated in a United States city. […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more
Orient Cement Goes With AMP Energy For Captive Renewable Generation Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Orient Cement, which has plants in Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka,has signed up for a 26 percent stake in AMP Solar Systems, a step down subsidiary of AMP Solar Technology. The new firm, which was incorporated in May 2020, will set up a solar power plant in Maharashtra to serve primarily as a captive supplier of […] Read more
Key Factors Behind India’s Record Low Solar Tariff of Rs 2/kWh: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the recent SECI auction, India set a new record low solar tariff of Rs 2/kWh, IEEFA takes a look at the key factors behind it. In the recent Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction which was concluded on November 23, 2020, India set a new record low tariff for solar projects at Rs […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Achieves Financial Close on 383 MW Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, is pleased to announce that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has achieved financial close on a 383 megawatt (MWdc) solar photovoltaic project, located on the Moapa River Indian Reservation in Nevada. This transaction represents the financial close for the Eagle Shadow Mountain project and builds […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 15 MW Floating Solar Tender in Himachal Again Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for a 15 MW floating solar PV power plant at the Nangal Pond in Himachal Pradesh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of a project developer for setting up of 15 MW […] Read more
