India’s Growing Economy Will Continue to Attract Global Investors Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India, the sixth largest producer of renewable energy in the world will continue to grow robustly at an annual average rate of 15.3 percent to reach 105.9 GW by 2028, up from 26 GW in 2018. India’s growth trajectory holds immense potential for global stakeholders to establish energy, infrastructure and technology collaboration with the country, […] Read more
Mahindra Group Renewable Arm Looking to Sell Solar Assets Worth 160 MW Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra group, has initiated the formal process to sell a portion of its solar assets worth a combined 160 MW. The company’s renewable offerings include diversified services within the renewable energy and cleantech space, such as turnkey solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, both utility-scale solar […] Read more
Exide Acquires Stake in Cleantech’s 3 SPV’s For Procuring Energy From Solar Plants Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Exide Industries has announced that it has entered into 3 separate share subscription and shareholders agreements with Singapore-based Cleantech Solar Energy for three special purpose vehicle (SPV) companies. “Exide Industries Limited has entered into 3 separate SSSAs’ with Cleantech Solar Energy for 3 SPV companies for the purchase of energy from three Captive Power Plants […] Read more
Solar Power Can Convert India’s Energy Poverty to Energy Prosperity Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Over a period of one year, Samuday has invested close to Rs 30 crore towards establishing 14 solar mini grids, supplying power to over 900 households in 15 villages. It has also committed another Rs 3 crore to be spent every year over the next five years towards maintaining these grids. In a bid […] Read more
Uttar Pradesh Approves Bids For Development of 100 MW Floating Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commission stated that their approval must not be considered as approval for tariff adoption. For the adoption of the tariff, a separate petition needs to be filed. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has approved the opening and finalisation of bids submitted by ReNew Power for the development of 100 MW of floating solar […] Read more
Vikram Solar Expects the Solar Sector to Bare No Impact of the General Elections Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amit Gupta, Director – Legal and Corporate affairs, Vikram Solar gives his take on whether the ongoing general election will have any impact on the solar sector. Vikram Solar, the West Bengal-based solar solutions provider has come out and said that it expects the solar sector to stay unaffected by the general elections. “In our […] Read more
Swap Kerosene Subsidies for Solar To Improve Power Supply: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Clean Energy Swap, as per the study, supports kerosene to solar swap that will reallocate finances away from kerosene, promoting cleaner lighting fuels for unelectrified or underserved consumers. An independent study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) shows that switching subsidies from kerosene to off-grid […] Read more
responsAbility Partners with Pune-Based Electronica to Expand Green Lending Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this green bond issuance, EFL plans to diversify its product offering and to expand into financing solar PV for the commercial and industrial markets. Swiss impact investment institute, responsAbility has partnered with Pune-based non-banking finance company Eletronica Finance (EFL) to issue green Masala Bonds for expanding EFL’s energy efficient machinery lending portfolio for small […] Read more
BRPL and Shuttl Commit to EV Transition with Focus on Charging Infrastructure Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through their EV100 membership, the two firms have pledged to switch their fleets to electric and install charging infrastructure where they have operations. BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and app-based mobility company Shuttl have become the latest Indian companies to join The Climate Groups’ EV 100 initiative. Shuttl operates nearly 30,000 rides daily to commuters […] Read more