The Solar Rush in the Middle East Picks Pace Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Back in 2013, when the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, was launched near Dubai with 13 megawatts of capacity, like in most projects in the region, the ambitions were grand. In 15 years, it was expected to expand to 3,000 MW, with a target to supply the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) […] Read more
Nagpur Municipal Corp Tenders for 40 Electric Buses Again Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nagpur Municipal Corp has re-issued its RfP for the selection of bus operator for the procurement of 40 electric buses and related charging infrastructure The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has re-issued its Request for Proposal (RfP) for the selection of bus operator for the procurement of 40 electric buses and related charging infrastructure The scope […] Read more
Tender for 350 kW Rooftop Solar System Issued by Cochin Port Trust Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender for the commissioning of 350 kW rooftop solar power systems on various buildings of the trust under the RESCO model. The Cochin Port Trust has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of 350 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power systems on various buildings […] Read more
Altus Power Raises USD 850 Million to Expand Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Altus Power has announced that Blackstone has led a recapitalisation with USD 850 million to refinance the existing capital structure and fund future development Altus Power America, a market-leading solar power company that provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial and municipal clients across the US, has announced that Blackstone, through its GSO Capital Partners LP and Blackstone Insurance Solutions groups, has […] Read more
Tender Issued for 4 MW Floating Solar Project With BESS in Andaman Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued an RfS for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 4 MW floating solar project with a 2 MW/1MWh BESS at the Kalpong Dam in North Andaman. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for the selection of solar power developers (SPDs) for setting […] Read more
GERC Approves Rs 2.80/Unit Tariff for 202.6 MW of Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy GERC has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by GUVNL for the procurement of power from 202.6 MW grid-connected wind power projects in Gujarat. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), in its latest order, has approved the tariff of Rs 2.80 per unit obtained by the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) via […] Read more
India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
Okaya Partners With IIT Delhi for “VRFB” Battery Research Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Okaya Power Group has announced that it has associated with IIT Delhi as an Industry Partner for a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) research project. Okaya Power Group (OPG), a leading battery and power backup products manufacturing company has announced that it has associated with IIT Delhi, the country’s premier institution of engineering and technology […] Read more
ADFD Approves Record $105 mn Funding for 8 RE Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADFD has approved USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects in developing countries in the seventh cycle of the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has confirmed the allocation of approximately USD 105 million for eight renewable energy projects in developing countries in the seventh cycle of the IRENA/ADFD Project […] Read more
