The 90K Stimulus Impact. Will Indian Solar Asset Sales Slow Down? Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy It is no secret that many developers were forced to sell off their renewable energy assets in the recent past to meet their liquidity requirements. From selling by the Shapoorji Pallonji group, which owns leading EPC developer Sterling and Wilson, to reports of Renew Power being in talks, there have been a string of deals […] Read more
CPP Investments Commits €200 Mn to Offshore Wind Projects in France Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy CPP Investments acquires 49% of the entity that holds Enbridge’s stake in its partnership with EDF Renewables that is developing 3 offshore wind farms in France. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, CPP Investment Board Europe, has reached an agreement with Enbridge to acquire 49 percent of the […] Read more
Ultra-Thin Solar Cells Market to see 56.9% CAGR in Coming Years Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global ultra-thin solar cells market, which generated USD 30 million in 2019, is expected to advance at a 56.9 percent CAGR between 2020 and 2030 The requirement for energy, which doesn’t release harmful gases, including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, during generation, is rising. Though numerous sources are utilised to produce renewable electricity, solar power […] Read more
Power Demand Dropped 24% in April Due to Lockdown: CRISIL Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy With almost no economic activity taking place in the first 20 days of April due to lockdown, power demand declined sharply by 24 percent in the month With almost no economic activity taking place in the first 20 days of April due to lockdown, and very little operations after that, power demand declined sharply by […] Read more
IRENA Pitches For a Green Recovery Path from Covid-19 Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), under its Coalition for Action initiative, has made a pitch for ensuring that steps taken to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide are green. The 100 Member coalition of renewable energy players has given a concrete action plan that seeks to ensure a rapid and sustained economic recovery that […] Read more
For India’s Power Sector, A Simple Test To Evaluate The $266 billion Stimulus Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered yet another surprise, this time pleasant, in his 8 p.m address to the nation. The workaholic PM, whose evening addresses to the nation have achieved somewhat of a legendary status ever since the first big one delivered demonetisation in 2016, delivered one of his most enigmatic speeches, staying away […] Read more
Uttarakhand to Empanel EPC Contractors for Rooftop Solar Projects Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy UREDA has issued a tender for empanelment of the EPC contractors for commissioning of rooftop and small solar plants at various locations in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for the empanelment of the EPC contractors to undertake work of project commissioning of grid-connected […] Read more
Macquarie GIG Partners With RIDG to Compete Scottish Offshore Leasing Round Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Macquarie’s GIG and RIDG have partnered to compete in the next round of seabed leasing for offshore wind development off the Scottish coast From their Edinburgh base, Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and Scottish offshore wind developer Renewable Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG) have announced their partnership to compete in ScotWind, the next round of seabed […] Read more
Why Resisting Calls To Hold Back Amendments to Electricity Act Is Vital Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Even as the Electricity Act Amendment Bill, that seeks to make crucial changes to the Electricity Act (2003) is seemingly on the verge of being finalised for passing, resistance has finally started showing up. Predictably, it is Tamil Nadu, a state which has some of the highest market distortions in its power market, that has […] Read more
