Budget 2020 and Renewables. An Evolving Story Updated On Sun, Feb 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the longest budget speech in history, the Finance Minister , Ms Nirmala Sitharaman managed to find a mention of the renewable sector, especially solar, at the beginning, middle and end, as it turned out. While the mention in the beginning was for the energy needs of farmers and the role of solar power, the […] Read more
juwi Announces 4 Solar Projects Worth 500 MW in Colorado Updated On Sat, Jan 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy juwi has contracted with Tri-State for the supply of electricity from four new solar projects in Colorado, worth a combined generational capacity of 500 MW German renewable power supply company, juwi has announced that it has contracted with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association on the supply of electricity from power purchase agreements (PPAs) for four […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
Will ADITYA Succeed Where UDAY failed? Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Based on the stories that have come out so far, the following aspects of the proposed new scheme to clear India’s discom mess have emerged. Called ADITYA (Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana), the new scheme could be announced as early as February 1, with the union budget presentation. First, the scheme will reward performing discoms […] Read more
IEA Launches its First in-Depth Review of India’s Energy Policies Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) in partnership with NITI Aayog has recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has, in partnership with NITI Aayog, recently released its first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to […] Read more
Discoms Faced Losses Worth Rs 27k Crore in FY19: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Power Distribution Companies (Discoms) in India suffered losses amounting to Rs 27,000 crore in the 2018-19 financial year, RK Singh has said. Power Distribution Companies (Discoms) in India suffered losses amounting to Rs 27,000 crore in the 2018-19 financial year, Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said. The government […] Read more
IFC Invests in BT Leasing to Boost Sustainable Energy Finance in Romania Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing to increase access to finance for SMEs and sustainable energy projects in Romania The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing Transilvania to increase access to finance for small and […] Read more
Black Hills Commissions 60 MW Wind Project in Colorado Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Black Hills has announced that construction has been completed and commercial operations started for the 60 MW Busch Ranch II wind project in southern Colorado Black Hills Corporation has announced that construction has been completed and commercial operations started for the 60-megawatt (60 MW) Busch Ranch II wind project in southern Colorado. The USD 71 […] Read more
Nearly 1955 GW of new Solar Capacity to be Installed by 2028: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report presents a forecast of installed capacity, system prices for the global solar PV market, predicting 1955 GW in installations by 2028 A new report presents a forecast of installed capacity, system prices, application segments, and revenue for the global solar PV (SPV) market through 2028. Predicting the installation of 1955 GW of solar […] Read more