NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] Read more
SECI Seeks RE Based Solutions for Energy Needs in Remote Himalayan Areas Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has invited EOI for exploration of RE solutions which can be deployed in hostile climatic conditions for meeting energy needs in remote Himalayan areas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from IPP, OEM, Technology Provider, Technology Licenser for exploration/availability of systems/solutions based on Renewable Energy (RE) Sources […] Read more
Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more
Metlife Plans to cut Emissions and Originate $20 Bn in Green Investments by 2030 Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Metlife has committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels and originate USD 20 billion in new green investments by 2030 Metlife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, has announced that it has committed to reduce its location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels over […] Read more
Geospatial Tool Launched to Aid in Faster Deployment of RE Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The India chapter of non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping make better choices in selecting land for siting RE projects The India chapter of science-based non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping decision-makers, investors, and financiers to make better choices in selecting land for siting renewable energy (RE) projects like solar and […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Sector is Still Primed for Growth: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy While the pace of renewable energy growth has slowed in India, positive outcomes in recent auctions suggest there remains plenty of appetite among domestic and foreign investors to build renewable infrastructure, according to a new IEEFA briefing note. Policy-related headwinds and a collapse in electricity demand due to the COVID-19 crisis have disrupted India’s renewable energy […] Read more
Nearly Rs 12,000 Crore Spent on RE Projects Over Last 3 Fiscals: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy RK Singh has confirmed that nearly Rs 12,000 crore has been utilised for the development of RE projects in the country between 2017-18 and 2019-20. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has confirmed that nearly Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 11,787.69 crore) has been utilised for the development of renewable energy […] Read more
Verizon Prices Second Green Bond, to Fund Renewable PPAs Updated On Sat, Sep 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first. Verizon Communications has announced the pricing of its second Green Bond offering which follows its recent completion of the allocation of its first Green Bond and solidifies its position as a telecommunications industry leader in […] Read more
If RPO’s Are Drivers of Renewable Energy, An Exclusive Exchange for Green Power Is Fuel Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM), launched on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) in August, has been touted as a huge step forward for renewable energy generators and buyers. SaurEnergy spoke to Rohit Bajaj, Head, Business Development at IEX on the new development. Q. What is the single biggest impact of GTAM you see on the market? […] Read more