India Most ‘Cost-effective’ in Rooftop Solar Power; Beats China, UK & US Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A global study has found that India is the most cost-effective country for generating rooftop solar energy at USD 66 per megawatt-hour, while the cost in China is marginally higher at USD 68 per megawatt-hour. Due to the lower cost, rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTSPV) technology, such as roof-mounted solar panels used in homes, and commercial […] Read more
REC Raises 5 Year Loan Of $75 million From SMBC Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a first for any NBFC in India, REC Limited has successfully raised a USD 75 million, 5-year Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) linked Syndicated Term Loan on October 7, 2021, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Singapore Branch appointed as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. Along with the loan, REC has also […] Read more
NTPC REL Invites EoI for 15 GW of Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from domestic manufacturers for providing approximately 15 GW of solar modules upto a cumulative period of minimum five years. The last date to submit the EoI is November 8, 2021, the responses will be opened on the next day. The sourced modules […] Read more
MSEDCL Invites Vendor Bids for 200 MW Residential Rooftop Empanelment Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Residential rooftop solar continues to move ahead after a period of dormancy. The latest to add to the push is Maharashtra, where the key state discom, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has invited bids for vendors for 200 MW of grid-connected residential rooftop solar systems under the capital expenditure (CAPEX) model. The […] Read more
Fourth ISA Assembly Kicks off On October 20 Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) fourth session is scheduled to be held on October 20, in virtual mode. The Gurugram headquartered body has been the largest multilateral initiative backed by India in recent decades. India has also applied to grant observer status to the body in the UN General Assembly to help provide for regular […] Read more
8th India-Sweden Innovation Day ’21 to Focus on Green Tech Updated On Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy India and Sweden are set to celebrate the 8th Innovation Day on 26th October at 08:00-16:30 (Swedish Time) and 11:30-20:00 (Indian Time). The online event themed “Accelerating India Sweden’s Green Transition” is hosted by India Unlimited in association with the Embassy of India in Sweden, Sweden-India Business Council, and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). India […] Read more
Odds of Relief for Large Solar Developers In India Continue To Increase Updated On Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Weeks after iterating his goal to push domestic manufacturing using every tool at his command, Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh faces a stiff test of resolve. The ‘perfect storm’ of events that was considered all but impossible till 12 months ago has come to pass, and the government will soon need to take a […] Read more
It’s Shopping Sunday For Reliance With 40% Stake in Sterling And Wilson Solar Updated On Sun, Oct 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a Stock exchange filing today, Sterling and Wilson Solar has informed the exchange about the signing of definitive agreements by Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (Reliance), and Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Ltd (SPCPL), Khurshed Daruvala and Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd (SWSL) to acquire 40.0% […] Read more
Reliance Acquires REC Group in $771 Million Buy Out Updated On Sun, Oct 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a stock exchange filing today, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) today acquired Norway-headquartered solar module maker REC Solar Holdings (REC Group) for an enterprise value of US$ 771 million (around Rs 5,800 crore) from China National Bluestar. The acquisition was done through its fully owned subsidiary, Reliance New Energy Solar Limited. “Reliance New Energy Solar […] Read more