EU Commits to Clean Energy in COVID-19 Recovery Strategy Updated On Fri, May 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The EU has pledged to stay away from fossil-fueled projects in its COVID-19 recovery strategy, but environmental groups said they were unimpressed. The European Commission (for the EU) has pledged to stay away from fossil-fueled projects in its coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery strategy and to stick to its target of making Europe the first climate-neutral continent […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Portfolio Grows 7% to 3,883 MW in Q4 FY20 Updated On Wed, May 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Utility giant Tata Power on Wednesday reported a 7 percent surge in its renewable energy portfolio, which includes clean and green energy projects, and stood at 3,883 MW from the corresponding quarter in FY19. The country’s one of the largest integrated power company said that it’s renewable energy business capacity crossed 2,637 MW including 932 […] 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
Bailout Package of Rs 90k Cr to Provide Only Temporary Relief to Discoms, Says Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, May 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The bailout package of Rs 90,000 crore, announced recently by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would only provide temporary relief to power distribution companies (Discoms), but not a long-term solution to their woes, said a leading credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). With an aim to infuse liquidity into the cash-strapped Discoms, the government […] Read more
Discoms in Bihar Enjoying Perks of Installing EESL’s Prepaid Smart Meters amid Lockdown Updated On Thu, May 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst nationwide lockdown where most of the Discoms are dealing with outstanding dues mainly on account of long-pending bill payments from their customers, some of the power distribution companies (Discoms) in Bihar are earning Rs 5 lakh per day prepaid revenue through EESL-led smart metering programme. Bihar became the first state in India which has […] Read more
Facebook Green Energy Goals Speeding Transition in New Mexico: IEEFA Updated On Mon, May 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Construction of a major Facebook data center in New Mexico has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable electricity Construction of a major Facebook data center in Los Lunas, New Mexico, has lifted the local economy and accelerated the state’s transition toward renewable-powered electricity, concludes a report published recently by the Institute […] Read more
Power Sales Volume up 40%, 20% Rise in Profit in Q4 for IEX Updated On Sat, May 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power sales volume jumped nearly 40% at IEX to 13,835 MU in the January-March period, following which its March quarter consolidated net profit witnessed a significant rise. Power sales volume jumped nearly 40 percent at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) to 13,835 million units (MU) in the January-March period, following which its March quarter consolidated net profit witnessed a significant rise. […] Read more
Discoms to get Loans at low Rates to pay Back Gencos: RK Singh Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates by state-owned power sector financing companies for clearing their dues towards Gencos, RK Singh has said. Financially stressed Discoms will be offered loans at cheaper rates of 8.5 to 9 percent for a 10-year period by state-owned power sector financing companies PFC and REC for clearing their dues towards power generation companies (Gencos), Power and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh […] Read more
Discoms’ Liquidity Infusion via Loan Positive for Gencos, But Losses to Shoot Up by Rs 270 Bn in FY21: ICRA Updated On Thu, May 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Government’s Rs 900 billion liquidity support under Atmanirbhar Bharat package for state power distribution utilities (Discoms) is a much welcome measure, said ICRA a leading credit rating agency. However, this liquidity infusion in Discoms will be in the form of loans against receivables, from major power sector lenders Power Financial Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification […] Read more
