EPC Player Vareyn, Credit Fair in Partnership To Take Solar to More Customers Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Jaipur based Vareyn Solar Pvt. Ltd., which has been innovating especially with its solar projects in the hospitality segment in the state and beyond, has now launched a consumer-lending fintech start-up in association with Credit Fair. This partnership is aimed at pushing the adoption of solar energy to a broader category of prospects, while harnessing […] Read more
Australia Aims To Hike Its Power Capacity To 32 GW With New Investment Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Australian government recently announced the expansion of its existing Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) and the National Energy Transformation Partnership (NETP), in conjunction with the states. It is set to expand the capital investment through CIS from the current pilot stage to 9 GW of dispatchable capacity and 23 GW of variable capacity nationally – […] Read more
China Belt & Road Initiative Brings 128GW Power Capacity: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from Wood Mackenzie said that Chinese companies completed over 300 overseas power projects. This was despite challenges causing over 20% of projects to be cancelled or shelved. The report said that these Chinese firms have made an estimated investment value of around US$200 billion, over these 300 projects. The East Asian country […] Read more
A 100 kW Solar Installation In Bihar Can Save Rs 2.7cr: CEEW Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The report by the Council on Energy, Environment and water (CEEW) titled, ‘Community Solar for Advancing Power Sector Reforms and the Net-Zero Goals’, highlights the usage of rooftop solar in eastern Indian states of Bihar and Meghalaya and its corresponding benefits in terms of savings. The study uses a framework to evaluate the impact of […] Read more
EU Witnessed Signing 7.1GW Of PPAs Till September 2023: EY Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy A report by Ernst & Young (EY) provided an update on the Renewable Energy Countries Attractiveness Index (RECAI), focusing specifically on offshore wind energy. According to the report, India maintained its 16th position, consistent with the previous year. India’s technological standing in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is noted at 34.3, while solar Photovoltaic (PV) is […] Read more
Need To Extend Subsidies For Below 1kW Rooftop Solar Segment: CEEW Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) identifies a significant growth potential in rooftop solar (RTS) subsidies, particularly in the 0–3 kW categories. This potential is attributed to the implementation of direct capital subsidies, with untapped opportunities in the 0–1 kW category. Drawing from comprehensive household data in the India […] Read more
BP Completes Repowering Wind Farm of 300 MW Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy BP has completed repowering its wind farm in Indiana for 300 MW capacity. The Fowler Ridge 1 project, established in central Indiana, entailed the upgradation of 40 of the 162 turbines. This encompassed the installation of 120 individual blades and 40 new nacelles. These boast power generation equipment and transformers on top of the wind towers. […] Read more
E-Mobility Startup Baaz Bikes Eyes New Subscription Models with $8 Mn Funding Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Baaz Bikes, an electric mobility platform that helps gig workers make deliveries by its in-house designed bikes supported by automated battery swapping infrastructure, has pocketed $8 Mn in its Series A funding round. The funding round was led by BIG Capital based in Singapore. It also saw participation from Japan-based Rakuten Capital, Kalaari Capital, 9Unicorns, […] Read more
RECPDCL Seeks Solar Power Developers for 290 MW Solar Projects with Greenshoe Option Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power) has invited proposals from solar power developers for setting up 290 MW grid-connected solar power projects through tariff-based competitive bidding process. The tender comes with a greenshoe option of additional capacity of 290 MW […] Read more