IFC to Support India’s Continuum in First Green Bond Offering in Singapore Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IFC has subscribed to 10 percent of Continuum Green Energy’s first green bond, which listed on the Singapore stock exchange on February 10. One of India’s leading renewable energy developers has tapped the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to anchor its first green bond, helping the country achieve its ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and […] Read more
KKR’s Indian Renewable Venture ‘Virescent’ Assigned ‘AAA’ Rating by CRISIL Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy VRET the InvIT proposed by KKR-backed Indian RE platform Virescent Infrastructure has received a ‘AAA/Stable’ provisional rating from CRISIL Virescent Renewable Energy Trust (VRET), the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) proposed to be launched by KKR-backed Indian renewable energy platform Virescent Infrastructure, has received a ‘AAA/Stable’ provisional rating for its bank loan facilities from CRISIL, an […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 20 MW Solar Plus 20 MW Storage Tender in Leh Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW solar with 20 MW storage in Leh, Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW (AC) solar PV […] Read more
Committed to Reduce Emissions by 33 to 35% From 2005 Levels: PM Modi at WSDS Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy PM Modi at the WSDS inauguration reiterated India’s commitment to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 33 to 35 percent from 2005 levels. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 10, 2021, inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 via video conferencing. During the event, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to reduce the emissions […] Read more
The 2021 Roadmap For Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […] Read more
Global EV Sales to Reach 62 Mn per Year by 2050: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its latest report, Wood Mackenzie has revealed that Electric Vehicle (EV) sales are expected to reach 62 million units per year by 2050, with a total global EV stock reaching over 700 million. The report suggested, shortly before that date, in 2047, battery electric vehicle (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and fuel cell […] Read more
Jupiter Power Announces 652 Megawatt Hours of Battery Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jupiter Power will build six stand-alone, utility-scale battery storage projects this year, totaling 652 MWh of energy storage capacity. Utility-scale energy storage company Jupiter Power has announced it will build six stand-alone, utility-scale battery storage projects this year, totaling 652 megawatt hours of energy storage capacity. The projects consist of three 200-megawatt-hour projects and three […] Read more
Tata Power Partners with Tata Basera to Offer Discounts on Solar Rooftop Products Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power India’s largest integrated power utility, today announced that it has partnered with Tata Basera to promote its Solar Rooftop Services and Home Automation Products amongst Individual Home Builders and Tata Steel’s channel partners. Under this initiative, individual home builders purchasing rebars from Tata Steel would benefit from additional and exclusive offers from Tata […] Read more
Solarise Africa Expands PV Footprint in Africa Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Innovative renewable energy leasing solutions now operational in Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia through new partnership Pan-African energy leasing company, Solarise Africa, has announced their expansion into three new countries in Africa after signing a partnership agreement with Centennial Generating Co, a leading turnkey energy services company in the region. The partnership adds seven projects in […] Read more