KPI Global Commissions Addl 1.2MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based KPI Global Infrastructure Ltd has commissioned its additional 1.2 MW solar power project in Gujarat under captive power producer (CPP) category. The project, situated at Sudi village in Bharuch district of Gujarat, has been commissioned effective from November 29, 2019. For this, the company has received the Certificate of Commissioning from Gujarat Energy Development […] Read more
OPDEnergy Begins Operation of 50 MW Solar Plant in Spain Updated On Fri, Jan 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy OPDEnergy has announced the completion of construction work on its new solar PV plant Zafra, located in Alcalá de Guadaira (Seville), Spain OPDEnergy, a company specialising in the development, financing, construction, and operation of renewable assets, has announced the completion of construction work on its new solar PV plant Zafra, located in Alcalá de Guadaira […] Read more
Solarpack Wins PPA Contract in Malaysia Worth 116 MW Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Solarpack has announced the award of a long-term PPA for one of its projects under development in Malaysia. The 116 MW Suria Sungai Petani plant. Solarpack Corporación Tecnológica has announced the award of a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for one of its projects under development in Malaysia. The award, which is the result of […] Read more
PGCIL Tenders for Transformer Package for Kurnool Wind/Solar Energy Zone Updated On Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PGCIL has issued a tender for setting up of a 400KV transformer package at Kurnool-III PS for the Kurnool Wind/ Solar Energy Zone in Andhra Pradesh The Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has issued a tender for setting up of a 400KV transformer package TR-25 for 4 x 500 MVA, 400/220 kV, 3-Phase ICTs […] Read more
Azelio’s Verification Project in Morocco Delivers First Electricity Updated On Tue, Dec 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Azelio’s verification project in Morocco has been completed and the first electricity has been produced according to plan. Azelio’s verification project in Morocco has been completed and the first electricity has been produced according to plan: that is, by the end of the year. The verification of Azelio’s solution for the storage and production of […] Read more
AfDB Okays $21.8 Mn Grant for Solar Irrigation Pumps in Sudan Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank (AfDB), a multilateral development finance institution, has approved to provide a grant of USD 21.783 million to the Government of Sudan. Through this grant, AfDB aimed to accelerate the adoption of solar-powered irrigation pumps in the Sudan’s West Kordofan and North Kordofan states. Under this project, farmers will be encouraged to […] Read more
2020 Could Be Africa’s Arrival As A Solar Market With Size Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […] 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
Are lower margins making the Indian solar market unattractive? Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy In recent years, Indian solar industry saw many ups and downs whether it would be related to implementation of GST, safeguard duty, dues on Discoms, renegotiation of PPAs, policy changes etc. Here’re some views and voices from the industry on the impact of margins due to ongoing developments: Amit Gupta, Director of Legal and Corporate […] Read more
