Aquila Capital and FNSF collaborate for 1GW Solar Farm in New Zealand Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy New Zealand will soon have a large-scale solar farm begin to produce 1GW. That is a big deal, because TOTAL solar capaciy in NEw Zealand has barely crossed 200 MW till date. German investment outfit Aquila Capital and local PV project developer Far North Solar Farm have joined their hands to collaborate to make this […] Read more
The Top 5: The Net Zero Commitments of Mining Firms & The Opportunity For Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy A mining company can never walk away from environmental damage and pollution. With the sentiments now focused on bringing down the emissions to achieve net-zero carbon emission targets, the top miners have also set their emission reduction goals. This article lists down the net-zero targets and measures by top mining companies based on their market […] Read more
Ather Closes Series E Fund Raise With $128 Million Round From NIIFL, SOF, Hero Moto Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru based Ather Energy, a leading electric two-wheeler company in India, has confirmed the completion of its Series E round of funding with signing of investment agreements amounting to $128 million with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited’s (NIIFL) Strategic Opportunities Fund (SOF), and Hero MotoCorp, a significant shareholder of Ather, and additional investors. Details […] Read more
Lithium Price Surge Leaves Car Makers Comparing LFP with NCM batteries Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Steep rises in battery raw materials prices since the start of 2021 have favoured a faster shift to LFP batteries for electric vehicles, over NMC batteries. Cobalt and Lithium for example have become dearer by 70% and 700% respectively. The lowest-cost pack has always been lithium-iron-phosphate, or LFP, the preferred choice of Tesla, Volkswagon and […] Read more
India needs $7.2 billion to promote integrated solar module manufacturing: CEEW-CEF Report Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) said in a report on May 12 that India needs USD 7.2 billion in investments in the next three to four years to boost integrated solar module production. Released yesterday, the report added further that the push to improve local manufacturing could help domestic module manufacturers clock $30 […] Read more
At Intersolar Europe 2022, Reliance Powered REC Group launches Panels For Residential Use with G12 HJT cells Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy REC Group, the international solar energy company headquartered in Norway, with its manufacturing plants in Singapore, launched its latest high-efficiency solar panel at Intersolar Europe 2022. With its high-power density innovations, the new REC Alpha Pure-R launched in April 2021, won the 2022 Intersolar Award also. Featuring heterojunction (HJT) cells in the large G12 format […] Read more
NHPC Awards Contracts For CPSU 1000 MW Solar Projects Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hydro energy major NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation), which had been allotted a 1000 MW Capacity Solar Power Project in the Phase II, Tranche III auction back in September 2021, has finally completed the award of contracts for the project. NHPC had won with a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) of Rs. 44.90 Lakh/MW in the […] Read more
UP Invites Bids For 75 MW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has a new tender out, inviting bids to develop 75 MW of projects in the state. State owned Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) uploaded on the website the details of the Request for Selection {RfS} . According to the RfS, “the projects will be developed in Makrecha village (25 MW), […] Read more
Fresh CERC Regulations For RE Certificates for RE Market Development Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) released on May 9 a set of regulations for development of renewable energy market through renewable energy certificates, holding back the date of enforcement. The National Load Despatch Centre remains the mandated Central Agency to enforce a host of regulations like (i) registration of eligible entities, (ii) developing a […] Read more
