Green Stocks Dec 19: Green Stocks Slide With Broader Market Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The news of the US Fed going in for fewer rate cuts than expected in 2025 spooked global markets, and the Indian markets as well. Thus, interest rate-sensitive sectors reflected the weakness in the markets. Green energy stocks, almost all of which have a healthy debt situation, but will invariably be raising more debt in […] Read more
Indian Renewable Energy Lending Up By 60%, Says CFA Report Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA) said that lending for renewable energy projects in India has increased. CFA released its seventh annual Coal Versus Renewables Investment report today, shedding the light on the issue. The report, which traditionally looked at project finance lending to coal, solar, and wind, increased its scope […] Read more
91,194 Tribal Households Electrified Under RDSS Scheme: Minister Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by Shripad Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy, revealed that 91,194 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) households have been electrified to date under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). This data includes the electrification of households under the state plan in three states, namely Gujarat, Odisha, and […] Read more
After A Lull, Borosil Renewables Plans Expanding Production Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a lull, Indian solar glass company Borosil Renewables has planned to take steps towards increasing its production. This comes after two key steps taken by the Indian government. One is the imposition of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar glass import and another one is the imposition of anti-dumping duties against imports of solar […] Read more
MNRE Denies RE Projects Failing To Secure PPAs Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) claimed that renewable energy projects in the country are not failing to secure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State (MoS) for New and Renewable Energy, addressed the issue of unsold renewable energy in a written statement before the Parliament. This follows reports that […] Read more
APTEL Accepts Solar Thermal Generators Plea, Allows PPA Cancellations Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Direct Natural Irradiance (DNI) proved to be a bugbear for three solar thermal generators who set out to build projects based on figures provided by MNRE in 2010. The three generators, namely M/s. Aurum Renewable Energy Private Limited (in short “AREPL”), M/s. Diwakar Solar Projects Limited (in short “DSPL”) and M/s. KVK Energy Venture Private […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
High Solar Cell Price Can Push Up Tariffs For Developers: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from June 1, 2026, envisions accelerating solar cell manufacturing in India. An analysis by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics estimates domestic capacity can make solar cells more than quadruple to 43-47 GW by June 2026 from 10 GW in […] Read more
Coal India Issues EPC Tender For 1 GW Solar Project in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Coal India Limited (CIL) has now issued an EPC tender to develop a 1 GW (AC) solar project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. This project is planned to be set up in the Pugal tehsil of Bikaner. It will be developed either by Coal India or through its proposed Joint Venture with Rajasthan Rajya […] Read more
