Finance On Agenda At IRENA’s 15th Assembly Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy capacity must triple and the rate of annual energy efficiency increases must double by 2030. This translates into a cumulative investment of USD 31.5 trillion to renewable power, electrical networks, flexibility measures, energy efficiency, and conservation, by 2030. The role of emerging economies will be key in achieving the levels of investments in […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Commissions Solar Project In Karnataka Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy arm of the Hero Group announced the successful commissioning of its 29 MWp solar project in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This open-access site is meant to cater to the power needs of the southern state’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. The company said that the solar project is expected to generate […] Read more
SustVest Raises Rs 14 crores in Pre-Series A Round Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Sustainable Investment Platform SustVest Raises $1.7 Million in Pre-Series A Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures and Antler SustVest claims to be India’s first regulated platform for sustainable investments, offering investments in renewable energy. It delivers 12-14% XIRR returns with monthly payouts while enabling C&I consumers to access zero-cost solar projects, reducing electricity costs by […] Read more
Federal Bank, Ecofy Tie Up For Boosting Rooftop Solar Financing Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Federal Bank has announced partnering with green fintech company Ecofy to offer innovative financing solutions for MSMEs investing in commercial rooftop solar installations. This collaboration marks one of the first comprehensive co-lending partnerships specifically designed to address the unique solar financing needs of the MSME sector, the companies said. The program targets financing 3,600 kW […] Read more
Gentari, AM Green In 650 MW RTC Deal For Green Ammonia Plant Updated On Wed, Dec 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Clean energy solutions provider Gentari, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables India Castor One Private Limited and AM Green Ammonia India have executed a firm and binding Power Purchase Agreement. Under the agreement, Gentari will be supplying 650 MW round-the-clock, carbon-free energy to power AMG Ammonia’s upcoming green ammonia facilities in Telangana, under a long-term Power Purchase […] Read more
O2 Power Signs PPA With Railways To Supply Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy company O2 Power has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with East Central Railway (ECR) to supply renewable power. The energy will be sourced from O2 Power’s 360 MW installed capacity spanning Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka. This aligns with Indian Railways’ efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. Indian Railways has planned to go net-zero […] Read more
Honda To Offer Activa Electric With Swappable Batteries, Bookings From Jan Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy The electric version of Honda’s Activa model will be available for booking from January 2025, the company said. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has now ushered into the next era of mobility with the introduction of ‘ACTIVA e:’ and ‘QC1’ in the electric vehicle segment. The unveiling of the Activa brand in an all-new […] Read more
News In Brief Nov 21: ADB, Solomon Islands & Tonga Sign Agreements, Scatec, Biden-Harris Administration Awards Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga Sign Agreements for Sustainable Energy Transition Projects at COP29 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the sidelines of COP29. The ADB-supported projects will help the Pacific countries to transition from dependency on diesel fuel […] Read more
Long-Duration Energy Storage Needs To Touch 8 TW By 2040: Report Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world’s energy systems are not decarbonising quickly enough to meet global sustainability commitments, and immediate action must be taken to rapidly deploy long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies to efficiently integrate the growing amount of renewable energy now coming online, according to a new report. The inaugural Annual Report from the Long Duration Energy Storage […] Read more
