Solar Subsidies. Is It Time To End Them? Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar subsidies, like every other subsidy before them, had a noble purpose. To encourage, and enable the adoption of solar power, a cleaner power. It also joined a relatively select group of subsidies, by being open to almost every category of consumers for a while, before being restricted lately to the rooftop solar category. However, […] Read more
IL&FS Completes Sale of its Wind Power Service Amid Lockdown Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IL&FS has completed the sale of IL&FS Wind Power Services (IWSPL), a subsidiary of IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL), to ORIX Corporation IL&FS has completed the sale of IL&FS Wind Power Services (IWSPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited (IEDCL), to ORIX Corporation, Japan. IWSPL is engaged in providing supervisory and […] Read more
Reinvest 2020, BCD, Mfg. And More- Highlights from MNRE-USISPF Webinar Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a Webinar organised late yesterday evening by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), participants got dollops of reassurance, and an insight into the future for renewable energy in India, including manufacturing, as India’s MNRE sees it, with inputs from key industry leaders. You can read an earlier report on on key issues highlighted […] Read more
CARE Ratings Report on COVID-19 Impact: Indian Renewable Sector Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global economy has been hit hard by the unexpected outbreak of COVID-19, which has now posed fresh challenges across all geographies and sectors. The renewable energy sector which was already grappling with multiple issues will have to face a new problem of COVID-19. Nevertheless, given government impetus on the renewable sector in the past […] Read more
Impact of COVID-19 on Operational Projects and Rooftop Solar: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects while rooftop solar projects have been the most adversely affected COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the operational wind and solar power projects as it depends on natural resources, i.e. wind and sunlight which has not been disrupted while at […] Read more
Large, Attractive And Safe. MNRE Secy’s Spirited Pitch for RE in India Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the MNRE, momentum for India’s ambitious renewable push will never be allowed to flag. Even at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. That was the message from Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), at a webinar tonite involving Sumant Sinha, Founder and CMD, ReNew Power, Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President, Government […] Read more
UPenn Announces PPA for Largest Solar Project in Pennsylvania Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy UPenn has signed a PPA for the creation of a 220 MW solar power project moving it significantly closer to meeting its carbon-neutral by 2042 commitment The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the creation of a solar power project moving the University significantly closer to meeting its commitment […] Read more
MNRE to Promote Local Manufacturing, Export Hubs for RE: Anand Kumar Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE is planning to identify suitable land sites for RE manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the impact of the COVID-19 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked state and port authorities to identify suitable land sites for renewable energy (RE) manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the […] Read more
MNRE Appoints IREDA to Handle its CPSU Scheme – II Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has announced the appointment of IREDA as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced the appointment of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) as the implementing agency for the ministry’s Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II. […] Read more