Pakistan Looks to Add 9000 MW Solar on Priority to Address Energy Crisis Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Pakistan government, stung by a persisting power crisis that has brought both outages and spiraling power costs in its wake, has finally changed course to add more solar to its grid. While announcing plans to target 14,000 megawatts of solar capacity this year, the country is seemingly making up for lost time. We have […] Read more
QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract to Samsung for Mega-Solar Power Plants Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy State-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy has awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the industrial cities solar power project (IC Solar) to South Korean construction and engineering giant Samsung C&T. Under the contract, Samsung C & T will set up two photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants with a combined capacity of 875 MW. The […] Read more
Norway’s Norfund Commits Investment In Solar Energy Project in Rajasthan Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The Norwegian Climate Investment Fund has said that it has entered into an agreement to take a 49% stake in a 420 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, India, that is developed by Italy-based energy provider, Enel. With the investment, Norfund has within a short time put a total of NOK 1.8 billion to work […] Read more
Climate Change Threatens India’s Solar And Wind Energy Potential: IITM Study Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Read more
Climate Change Threatens India’s Solar And Wind Energy Potential: IITM Study Updated On Mon, Aug 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has revealed in its latest study that the renewable energy in India – specifically solar and wind – may see a downward trend due to the ravages of climate change. The study is titled as ‘Analysis of future wind and solar potential over India using climate models’ and published […] Read more
Solar Investment Fund SolRiver Capital Invests In Korsail Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy US-based solar developer, Korsail Energy has announced recently that the company has received a significant development finance commitment from the US-based renewable energy investment fund SolRiver Capital. According to Korsail, the company will complete its 2 GW worth of solar and storage projects with the help of this investment. Korsail Energy said, “With the help […] Read more
Going Solar? Know Your Energy Metering Options Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy It’s necessary for a prosumer, who is going to install a solar system, to understand the relevant vocabulary before choosing the best energy metering option. Of course, in India, chances are you won’t really have a choice, as your options will be dictated by whatever is allowed in your region or state. For starters, a […] Read more
BREDA Issues Tender For Solar With Battery Energy Storage Solution In Bihar Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) has issued a tender for engagement of consulting firm for providing consultancy services for setting up 200 – 250 MW solar power plants with Battery Energy Storage Solution at each Kajra (Lakhisarai) and Pirpainti (Bhagalpur) locations in the state of Bihar. The last date for submitting the online bid […] Read more
Leading RE Producer EDF Energy Takes Solar Storage Project Online Updated On Fri, Aug 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 457 MW solar “Palen Solar Project” by EDF Renewable Energy, a leading renewable energy producer based out of the UK, has reached full power operation. The solar project is situated on public land in Riverside County that the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has determined to be suitable for the development of renewable […] Read more
