Artha Energy Commences Expansion Work on Rooftop Solar Plant in Aurangabad Updated On Mon, Nov 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Artha Energy Resources has announced that it has started expansion work on its 165 kW rooftop solar power plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Artha Energy Resources (AER), a boutique investment bank and corporate advisory firm has announced that it has started expansion work on its 165 kW rooftop solar power plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The current […] Read more
Avaada Energy Receives $10 Mn in Funding From KfW Subsidiary Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy, one of the leading green energy companies in India, has received USD 10 million in funding from DEG, a subsidiary of the KfW Group. Avaada Energy, one of the leading green energy and renewable energy companies in India, has received USD 10 million in funding from development finance institution Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), […] Read more
KKR Launches Renewable Energy Platform ‘Virescent’ in India Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, Virescent aims to expand its diversified portfolio of operational renewable energy […] Read more
Infosys is Carbon Neutral 30 Years Ahead of Target, Announces ESG Vision for 2030 Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Infosys, as a part of its ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance efforts, it is now carbon neutral in compliance with PAS 2060 standards. Infosys, one of India’s leading software services firm, has announced that as a part of its ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts, including leveraging renewables, orchestrating energy efficiencies and driving unique […] Read more
India’s Global Himalayan Expedition Wins UN Climate Action Award Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. Global Himalayan Expedition, an Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to […] Read more
Pandemic Saves 2.5 Years of Emissions, Accelerates Coal Timeline in India: BNEF Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The drop in energy demand due to the pandemic will remove some 2.5 years worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to BNEF The stark drop in energy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic will remove some 2.5 years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to research company […] Read more
Global Solar Installations to hit 115 GW in 2020, Only 4.9 GW for India: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year. As global solar PV markets continue to weather the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, solar PV installations are expected to hit 115 GW dc this year, according to […] Read more
Exemption for BIS Registration for Smaller PV Module Manufacturers Extended Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers till they have valid IEC certificates for their products The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued in a gazette notification that it has extended the BIS certification exemption for small scale solar PV module manufacturers (annual production capacity […] Read more
883 MW of Rooftop Solar Capacity Added in First 9 Months of 2020 Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy As per the data released by the MNRE for the period starting January 2020 till September 2020, about 883 MW of rooftop solar was added in India. As per the data released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the period starting January 2020 till Sep 2020, about 2320 MW of solar […] Read more