ISA presents risk mitigation feasibility study for pilot 20 GW capacity
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) presents its first offering, a Common Risk Mitigation Mechanism (CRMM) feasibility study, at COP23 in Bonn, Germany, to deepen solar markets, which aims to mobilize up to $1trn of capital investment by 2030.
Greenko and Hero future Energies competing to acquire Orange Renewable Energies
Greenko and Hero future energies are in talks with AT capital group for acquiring Orange Renewables’ portfolio of 758 MW of solar.
International Solar Alliance at COP23: Welcoming the reign of the Sun
One of the sessions at CoP23 has served as the Curtain Raiser for the ISA’s upcoming founding ceremony. It has featured presentations on ISA programs and the Common Risk Mitigation Mechanisms (CRMM) report, as well as a panel discussion on the global effort to accelerate solar energy deployment.
Azure Power announces results for fiscal second quarter 2018
As of September 30, 2017, Azure power has 1,381 MW operating & committed, an increase of 35% over September end 2016. Revenue for the second quarter was INR 1,823.8 million ($27.9 million), an increase of 104% over the quarter ended September 30, 2016. The company’s adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was INR 1,499.5 million (US$23.0 million), an increase of approximately 167% over the fiscal second quarter 2017.
MYSUN use Solar to fight against Delhi’s pollution
MYSUN will wave off all the processing fees for customers for a limited time. First EMI will also be waived off under the MYSUN-Flexi Pay scheme. Going solar is a proactive way of dealing with air pollution, and making Delhi/NCR clean again.
ISA framework agreement receives 15 ratifications
The international solar alliance will now be an independent legal body, as the Republic of Guinea becomes the 15th country to ratify. The founding ceremony of ISA is scheduled on December 08, 2017 in Greater Noida, India.
Sterling & Wilson to install 500 MW in Australia
Sterling & Wilson plans to expand its Solar EPC footprint in Australia. The projects could attract investment of AUD 600 million ($ 459.54 million).
Delhi to add 1,000 MW Solar to its energy mix by 2019
Delhi power minister is aiming to have 15% renewable energy by 2019. Delhi government will buy solar power from plants to be installed across the country in next one and half years.
Fear continues over sustainability of India’s low tariff projects, say developers
Acme Solar regret bidding the lowest ever solar tariff of INR 2.44 ($0.037)/kWh achieved in May for Bhadla Solar Park amidst solar costs increase.
RK Singh encourages scientists to lead in solar energy research on NISE’s 4th Foundation Day
Power and MNRE Minister, Raj Kumar Singh chairs the 4th Foundation Day celebrations of National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram on October 27
