India’s Renewable Energy Sector is Still Primed for Growth: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy While the pace of renewable energy growth has slowed in India, positive outcomes in recent auctions suggest there remains plenty of appetite among domestic and foreign investors to build renewable infrastructure, according to a new IEEFA briefing note. Policy-related headwinds and a collapse in electricity demand due to the COVID-19 crisis have disrupted India’s renewable energy […] Read more
Tata Power Signs PPA to Commission Solar Carport for Apollo Kolkata Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power, India’s largest power company has announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apollo Gleneagles Hospital to commission the biggest carport in Indian Health Sector. This will be the biggest carport in the state of West Bengal, with 335 kWp capacity. The project is expected to generate approximately 4.26 lakhs […] Read more
PepsiCo Announces Target for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company-owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 PepsiCo has announced a new target to source 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its company owned and controlled operations globally by 2030 and across its entire franchise and third-party operations […] Read more
Tender for 25 MW Canal top Solar Plants in Karnataka Issued Again Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SSCL has issued its tender for 25 MW solar plants on the Upper Tanga Canal Stretches passing through the Shivamogga City in Karnataka for a second time. The Shivamogga Smart City (SSCL) has issued its tender, inviting bids from eligible firms, for setting up of 25 MW solar PV power plants on the Upper Tanga […] Read more
Vietnam’s new PDP Must Optimise Renewables and Avoid Fossil Fuel Lock-in Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Implementing Vietnam’s soon-to-be-launched next Power Development Plan will ultimately depend on the country’s ability to mobilize more innovative sources of offshore financing, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Vietnam is poised to launch Power Development Master Plan 8 (PDP 8) for the next decade featuring a timely departure from […] Read more
Wind Sector in Southeast Asia Needs $14 Bn in Investments by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, the wind power sector in Southeast Asia requires at least USD 14 billion of investments by 2030. According to a new analysis, the wind power sector in Southeast Asia requires at least USD 14 billion of investments by 2030. This is to support the 8.9 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity […] Read more
CEL Tenders for 2.28 MW Rooftop Solar System at GBPUA&T, Uttarakhand Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy CEL, on behalf of GBPUA&T, has invited online bids for setting up of 2.285 MW rooftop solar power system under the RESCO model on the campus in Uttarakhand. Central Electronics Limited (CEL), on behalf of GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), has invited online bids from eligible bidders for setting up of 2.285 […] Read more
AIPEF Urges Modi to Consider Objections Raised Against Electricity Bill Updated On Tue, Sep 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy AIPEF has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to consider the objections raised by the stakeholders on Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020. The All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to consider the objections raised by the stakeholders on Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2020, and not to rush to make the proposed changes […] Read more
Walmart Sets Goal to be Zero Emissions Company by 2040 Updated On Mon, Sep 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Walmart is doubling down on addressing the growing climate crisis by targeting zero emissions across the company’s global operations by 2040. Walmart has announced it is doubling down on addressing the growing climate crisis by targeting zero emissions across the company’s global operations by 2040. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are also committing to help […] Read more
