Mizoram Welcomes Its First Solar Park With 20 MW Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mizoram has welcomed its first solar park. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently inaugurated the Vankal Solar Park, a 20 MW solar park approved under the MNRE Solar Park Scheme. The ceremony saw the presence of the State’s Power & Electricity Minister, Pu R. Lalzirliana. Other government officials also marked their presence. […] Read more
Why Is The Building Sector Shunning Glasses & Adopting Solar? Know The Benefits Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several industrial high-rise buildings in the last decade have undergone a construction-related transition. Against the earlier popular and conventional practice of using concrete surfaces, many modern buildings now flaunt flashing glass shields. Not only did the new practice help in making those buildings more eye-catching, but it also aided in increasing the energy efficiency […] Read more
JERC Rejects Plea of Puducherry Firm For Enhancing Net Metering Limit For Captive Solar Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & Union Territories has rejected the petition filed by Puducherry-based Rane Brake Lining, seeking relaxation of provision 4.4 of JERC for State of Goa and UTs (solar PV grid interactive system based on net metering) Regulations 2019. The provision imposes a cap on maximum solar […] Read more
ACWA Power Gets $123 Million Loan For 200MW Egyptian Solar Project Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia’s renewables developer ACWA Power has secured a financial package of $123 million to develop 200MW Kom Ombo utility-scale solar power plant in Egypt. Financing institutions for the solar project of ACWA Power include EBRD, OPEC Fund OPEC Fund, African Development Bank (AfDB), Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), GCF, APICORP and Arab Bank. […] Read more
Shakti Pumps Starts Operations in Uganda To Supply Solar Pumps Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, of the critical Indian stainless steel submersible solar pump manufacturers, has now announced the commencement of its operations in Uganda. The company has also opened its office in the country to coordinate its expanding business better. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Ramesh Patidar, Executive Director of Shakti Pumps, and other […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 300MW Ground-Mounted Solar Project At Ramagiri In Andhra Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for a 300 Megawatt (MW) AC ground-mounted solar photo voltaic project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The tender said the company winning the bid would also have to ensure operations and maintenance for the initial five years. The SECI planned the domestic, competitive bidding […] Read more
India Closes FY23 With 12.8 GW Of Solar Additions Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The March numbers for India’s power sector are finally out, and for solar especially, the slowdown seen since September has ensured that total capacity added during the year is less than Fy22. At 12.8 GW, that has to go as a major disappointment for the sector, considering the lack of the kind of uncontrollable disruptions […] Read more
Masdar Invests In 128 MW Solar Project Of EDF Renewables North America Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy UAE renewables major Masdar has acquired 50% stake in a combined solar and battery storage project from EDF Renewables North America. The Big Beau project, located in California, comprises a 128-MW solar PV plant and a 160 MWh BESS. It is one of eight projects that Masdar and EDF Renewables have agreed to jointly partner […] Read more
Green Steel is Getting Greenlighted Around the World Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy The steel industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Thus, it goes without saying that it is among the highest carbon emitting industries in the world. This year, however, has begun on a good note with respect to several initiatives aimed at the greening of the industry. Here are some defining moments in the greening […] Read more
