State-Owned and Private Discoms on two Ends of the Spectrum: ICRA Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy The credit profile of the state-owned Discoms continues to remain stressed, while that of several privately-owned Discoms remains healthy The credit profile of the state-owned distribution utilities (Discoms) continues to remain stressed due to higher level of technical & commercial (AT&C) losses compared to regulatory norms, inadequate tariffs in relation to their cost of supply […] Read more
BCD Announcement This Week? Speculation Reaches Fever Pitch, Again Updated On Tue, Mar 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A report in BusinessLine, quoting sources in the MNRE, has speculated on the possibility of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on modules and solar cells finally being announced this week. Readers will recall that the announcement was widely expected in the Union Budget in February, but was conspicuously missing. The report quotes its sources as saying […] Read more
Wells Fargo Surpasses $10 Billion in Renewable Energy Tax-Equity Investments Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance group funded 500-plus projects in 32 states Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance (REEF) today announced it recently surpassed $10 billion in tax-equity investments in the wind, solar, and fuel cell industries. Wells Fargo has invested in more than 500 projects, helping to finance 12% of all wind and […] Read more
Coal Plant Closures Imminent as Renewable Energy Surges in Australia: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Several coal power plants in the National Electricity Market likely to be financially unviable by 2025 (IEEFA Australia): Several of the 16 coal power plants in the National Electricity Market (NEM) will be financially unviable and at least one is likely to face closure several years sooner than planned due to coal plants’ poor flexibility […] Read more
Approach for Energy Sector has Been Reach, Reinforce, Reform & Renewable Energy: PM Modi Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a webinar for consultation towards effective implementation of Union Budget provisions in the power and renewable energy sector. Stating that the sector plays a big role in the progress of the country and contributes to both ease of living and ease of doing business. In his address, Modi said that […] Read more
ISA’s Special Assembly Elects Dr. Ajay Mathur As New Director General Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General following his election at the first special assembly, which was held virtually. A confederacy of 73 member countries, ISA was established in late 2015 to facilitate the demand for and use of safe, sustainable, and affordable solar energy for all. […] Read more
Masdar Achieves First Close on 1.6 GW RE Portfolio in US With EDF-R Updated On Mon, Feb 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Masdar has achieved the first closing on the acquisition of 50 percent of a 1.6 GW clean energy portfolio of projects in the US from EDF R Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced recently that it has achieved the first closing on the acquisition of 50 percent of a 1.6-gigawatt […] Read more
REBA Lists Top 10 US Large Energy Buyers in 2020, Amazon No.1 Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy REBA has released the list of Top 10 US large clean energy buyers for the year 2020 with Amazon at the top with procurements worth 3.163 GW. The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) has released the second annual Deal Tracker Top 10, which highlights 2020’s leading large energy buyers. The list was topped by Amazon […] Read more
Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Director-General and lead a team of three (3) professional and several administrative staff members. The Director with be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Resource Mobilization and fund-raising services, as well as the budget management, for the organization. The ISA proposes to engage […] Read more
