Arunachal Pradesh Issues Tender for Off-Grid Solar Projects Worth 1.15 MW Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Arunachal Pradesh has issued a tender for developing off-grid solar projects in the state. The Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) has issued a tender for developing off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to be installed in the state. Through this tender, 46 off-grid solar systems of capacity 25 kW each will be set up across […] Read more
India takes advantage of distributed nature of Renewable Energy: Secretary, MNRE Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Aanand Kumar has said that India has been able to take advantage of distributed renewable energy sources to provide electricity to all of its households. Today at @IRENA Council meet, I highlighted the fact that India is taking full advantage of distributed nature of RE. Standalone solar household systems, mini & micro grids have helped […] Read more
GOGLA Report on Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Every six months, GOGLA and The World Bank Group’s Lighting Global program publish the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, a market intelligence series on sales and impact of off-grid solar lighting products, sold by GOGLA and Lighting Global affiliates. Since 2019, the report also includes sales numbers of off-grid appliances, in partnership with the Efficiency […] Read more
Kenya Launches $47 Mn Off-Grid Solar Access Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kenya has launched a $47 million facility under the Off-Grid Solar Access Project aimed at the private sector to provide solar and clean cooking solutions The government of Kenya has launched a $47 million (KSh 4.7 billion) facility under the Kenya-Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) aimed at spurring the private sector to provide viable solar […] Read more
3.9 Mn Off-Grid Solar Lighting Products Sold in 2nd Half of 2018: Report Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, globally, 3.9 million off-grid solar lighting products were sold in the second half of 2018, an installed capacity of 32.39 MW. ‘The Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report’ a biannual report by GOGLA and the World Bank’s Lighting Global program was recently published for the second half (July-December) of 2018. The […] Read more
MNRE Approves Connection of Old Off-Grid Solar Plants to the Grid Updated On Thu, May 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), acting on requests made by implementing agencies has allowed old off-grid solar power plants to be connected to the grid wherever possible. State nodal agencies and/or implementing agencies under the off-grid and decentralised solar PV applications programme had requested the ministry for allowing the connection of the […] Read more
Off-Grid Solutions Provider SolarHome Raises $1 Mn Follow-On Equity Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Singapore-based off-grid solutions provider, SolarHome has announced that it has secured an additional $1 million in equity funding as part of its series A round. The startup which is working on providing off-grid solar solutions to households in Myanmar on a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model has secured the funding from its existing investor Trirec. TRIREC an […] Read more
We Care Solar and Arrow Electronics Win 2019 Edison Award For Solar Suitcase Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Edison Awards, named after Thomas Alva Edison, recognises and honours the world’s best innovators and innovations. Arrow Electronics and nonprofit We Care Solar have won a 2019 Edison Award for We Care Solar Suitcase 3.0, a portable and durable power system that provides sustainable energy for around-the-clock, effective obstetric care in remote and off-grid maternal health facilities around […] Read more
UP Village Sets Precedent With 100% Solar Power Use Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy A village in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha district is presenting itself as a model for renewable energy usage with complete dependence on solar power for all its needs. The solar-powered village in Chakanwala Panchayat named ‘Mandironwala Bhuddi’ has no electricity poles but is completely lit up using solar power. Solar panels have been installed at every house in the village as part […] Read more
