US’ DFC Okays $350 Mn for Development in India Including over $200 Mn for Solar Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US-Based Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has sanctioned about $350 million of investment for development in India under various projects including more than $200 million for the solar energy projects. DFC is an independent agency of the US Government that provides financing for private development projects. This investment is part of the $1 billion of […] Read more
Draft Tariff Policy Can Revolutionise Power Sector Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The proposal to end tariff differentiation is a much-needed reform in the power sector but the key to reaping real benefits of the move lies in its implementation and involvement of consumers in the reform process, as said by the Pradeep S. Mehta founded non-profit Indian think tank. CUTS International is a Jaipur-headquartered organisation and […] Read more
PFC to Fund Projects Worth Rs 22,000 Crore in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy PFC has announced that it will fund 225 MW hydroelectric and other multiple purpose projects worth Rs 22,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. State-owned power sector financing institution, the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has announced that it will fund 225 MW hydroelectric and other multiple purpose projects worth Rs 22,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh. “PFC entered […] Read more
Biggest Fall in Global Energy Investments in History due to COVID-19: IEA Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investments in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investments in history, with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year – from fossil fuels to […] Read more
Solar Tariffs in India Stabilizes at Lower Rates than Thermal, Coal Updated On Fri, May 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The current tariffs in the solar sector in India which are hovering around Rs 2.50-2.87/kWh have stabilised at rates about 20 percent to 30 percent below the cost of existing thermal power in India, and up to half the price of new coal-fired power, said the study. The study, which was undertaken by IEEFA and […] Read more
RES and Energy Estate to Advance 2 GW Renewable Hub in Queensland Updated On Tue, May 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy RES and Energy Estate will work together on the CQP project which plans to deliver over 2 GW of wind, solar and storage developments in Queensland RES, one of the world’s largest independent renewable energy companies with over 16 GW portfolio has partnered with Energy Estate to work together on the Central Queensland Power project […] Read more
‘Ultra-Mega Solar Parks Kick-Start India’s Energy Transition by Attracting Foreign Capital, Developers’ Updated On Wed, May 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s approach towards building ultra-mega power plant (UMPP) attracted foreign investment and leading global developers which drives towards a renewable energy investment boom in the country. This has also provided investors with an opportunity to join a USD 500-700 billion renewable energy and grid infrastructure investment boom in the coming decade. “This approach has driven […] Read more
Seraphim Signs Agreement to Supply 183 MW Modules to Philippines Updated On Mon, May 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Seraphim has announced that it has signed an agreement with ERS Energy to deliver 183 MW of high-efficiency solar modules for projects in the Philippines Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System (Seraphim), one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, recently announced that it has signed an agreement with ERS Energy Sdn Bhd to deliver 183 megawatts […] Read more
‘PFC Should Lend More to Renewable Energy Instead of Stranded Assets’ Updated On Thu, May 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Instead of backing obsolete & uneconomical coal-fired power plants that could soon become stranded assets, state-owned power sector lender, PFC should lend more to support renewable energy capacity addition, suggested by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) in its new findings. Both Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electric Corporation Ltd (REC) […] Read more