InfraCo Africa Signs $2.2 M Loan Agreements with Gigawatt Global Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy InfraCo Africa has signed $2.2 million convertible loan agreements with energy developer Gigawatt Global for the development of the Samburu Solar and Transmara Solar projects in Kenya. Each with a capacity of 10MWAC, the sister facilities will generate clean, reliable electricity in some of the poorest counties in the country. The financing committed by InfraCo Africa will […] Read more
KIA and Amazon Partner to Develop Efficient Home Charging Systems For EVs Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Online retailer Amazon and South Korean automaker Kia have teamed up to provide one-stop shopping for chargers, in what is just the start of the retail giant’s reach toward EV and hybrid buyers. Korean car company KIA has become the second car company to team up with Amazon to simplify the installation of home charging equipment […] Read more
Private Companies Appeal to Political Parties to Put Renewable Energy in Poll Manifestos Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A total of 160 private companies and NGOs have made an appeal to all political parties to include decentralised renewable energy solutions in their manifestos for the general elections. The appeal was signed by Panasonic India, Barefoot Power, CSIR-NEERI, Observer Research Foundation, Prayas Energy Group, and several others. The appeal was sent on behalf of […] Read more
Growatt’s New MIN2500-6000TL-X Smart Residential Inverter Updated On Sat, Mar 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The inverter features dual MPP trackers, type II SPD on DC side and supports export control with a touch key and OLED display. The Growatt MIN2500-6000TL-X is the company’s most up-to-date smart inverter solution for rooftop solar systems. The company’s next generation smart residential inverter came into the limelight after it was recently approved by […] Read more
World Bank and AfDB Commit $ 47 billion For African Climate Finance Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank and the African Development Bank have together committed close to $47 billion to African countries, for the period up to 2025 to fight climate change. In a significant announcement to provide much-needed financing for African countries likely to face the increasing effect of climate change, the funds’ pipe from the World Bank […] Read more
Will 2 Paise per Unit toll Smoothen the Renewables Road? Speedbreakers remain Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy News Reports confirm that the Centre has floated a fresh incentive of 2 paise per unit produced for new projects in states. The latest news of the central government introducing a financial incentive for states when it comes to renewable energy production hopes to tackle two key issues facing developers. land and distribution access for […] Read more
NIT For 1800 MW Wind Projects in India (Tranche-VIII) Updated On Thu, Mar 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The detailed RfS Document shall be available for download by March 29, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued tender inviting bids for setting up of 1800 MW ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects (Tranche-VIII) on a pan India basis. The detailed Request for Selection (RfS) Document shall be available for downloading by March 29, 2019, onwards […] Read more
TERI Signs MoU With WAPCOS For Collaboration on Water, Power and Infrastructural Development Opportunities Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy TERI and WAPCOS to jointly implement innovative approaches in areas of Water Resources, Power and Infrastructure sectors. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India’s leading think tank and WAPCOS, a consulting organisation and public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to […] Read more
GCF Allocates $440 Mn For 9 Climate Resilience and Low Emission Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 22nd meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently ended with a raft of decisions to strengthen GCF for its first replenishment. The Board during the meeting approved nine new climate resilience and low emission projects totaling $ 440 million in GCF resources and took steps to strengthen operations, reinforce standards and close policy […] Read more
