Avaana Capital Raises Largest Climate-tech VC Fund Of $135mn Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian climate-focused venture capital company Avaana Capital has announced the final close of its Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund with a total fund size of USD 135 million. The firm said that being India’s largest institutional climate focused venture capital fund, the Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund is working to invest in early-stage companies that […] Read more
Sharp Fall In BESS Tender Bids Signals Faster Energy Storage Additions In India Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In the past three months multiple BESS (Battery-based Energy Storage system) tender results have pointed to yet another mini-disruption in the fast-evolving Indian renewable energy sector. Energy storage targets for 2028 might be a lot closer in 2026 itself. The price drops have been attributed primarily to falling lithium cell costs, which have led to […] Read more
Govt Should Relax DCR Mandate Temporarily For PM Surya Ghar: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the International Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research advocated for temporarily relaxing the mandate of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The suggestion was one of the key recommendations of the joint report which analysed the performance and challenges under PM Surya Ghar scheme. The […] Read more
India’s Solar Sector Buoyant On New Growth Trajectory Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy FY24-25 is likely to be remembered as a milestone year for India’s solar sector. Not only is capacity addition this year expected to hit a new high, but the year is also likely to see the 25 GW mark breached for the first time, with almost 15 GW added in H1 itself. Significantly, the spike […] Read more
IFC Partners, Axis Bank Partner To Provide $500 Mn Loan In India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), is making its first blue investment in India in partnership with Axis Bank. IFC entered this partnership with the private sector banks in India to provide a $500 million loan. This initiative also supports the company’s plan to develop a blue finance market and scale up financing of green projects […] Read more
India’s Clean Tech Capacity To Rise Significantly By 2030: S&P Report Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy According to Clean Energy Technology research team at S&P Global Commodity Insights, India has introduced various initiatives to enhance domestic manufacturing, aiming to minimize reliance on imported goods and bolster local manufacturing. With these supportive strategies, India’s clean energy technology capacity is projected to rise significantly by 2030, aiming for full self-sufficiency in solar PV […] Read more
REC Steps Up On Green Financing With 37.3% Growth In Renewable Energy Funding Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited, a maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC, has disbursed loans worth ₹90,955 crore, up 20.10% year-on-year for the half year ended September 30, 2024. The quantum of renewable energy loans grew 92.68% year-on-year to ₹11,297 crore. Notably, the firm raised the largest ever tranche of green binds from […] Read more
REI 2024 Time- Indian Makers Move Centrestage Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy It’s time for another edition of REI, the 17th in fact, and perhaps a never before seen dominance of Indian firms. Starting from October 3 to end on the 5th, the show, at Greater Noida’s India Expo Centre is the premier renewables expo in India. Over the years, Informa Markets, the organisers, have added other, […] Read more
LOHUM, ReElement, & American Metals Invest $30 Mn In US Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy To build a new facility in the US, Indian critical minerals producer LOHUM Cleantech signed the MoU with US modular processing technology company ReElement Technologies Corporation and American Metals LLC. The MoU marks the beginning of a joint venture for the United States fully integrated battery recycling, repurposing, and critical material production facility. The Memorandum […] Read more
