Finance Ministry Permits AP to Borrow Additional Rs 1515 Cr for Power Sector Reforms Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. The Finance Ministry has allowed Andhra Pradesh to borrow an additional Rs 1515 crore for undertaking power sector reforms. As part of the reforms, the state has started the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme of electricity subsidy to farmers with effect from September 2020. Thus, it […] Read more
Economic Survey-India Needs $206 Bn for 2030 SDGs Agenda Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Finance of GOI, in its Economic Survey 2020-21 released on January 29, 2021has also devoted a chapter to “Sustainable Development and Climate Change”. agenda India and the SDGs: The agenda 2030 for sustainable development with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 associated targets comprises a complete developmental agenda integrating social, economic, and […] Read more
Solar Industry Hoping for More Elaborate Support From Union Budget Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The new Union Budget for 2021 has attracted positive responses from industries and the stock markets alike, appreciating the government’s attempt to revive the economy. Evident from our first story the power industry had also welcomed the broad direction, however, there also were some requests for specifics. In a similar tone, three solar industry majors […] Read more
EESL Ties up with Bihar Utilities to Install 2.34 Mn Smart Prepaid Meters in the State Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has signed agreements with two Bihar utilities for the installation of 2.34 million smart prepaid meters in the state, under its Smart Meter National Programme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, has signed agreements with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) and North Bihar Power Distribution […] Read more
Nexamp Community Solar Adds Another Multi-Project Commercial Subscriber Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rochester Regional Health has taken a significant step toward achieving its goal of sourcing all of its electricity through renewable sources by 2025. The organization is combining community solar from Nexamp with its own on-site solar, energy efficiency measures and other initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The health system is expected to save more […] Read more
Corporate Renewable PPAs in India may Increase in 2021: Report Updated On Fri, Jan 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. A new report has found that corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in India may increase in 2021, despite setbacks from COVID-19. The report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), shows […] Read more
Will Solar Powered Refrigeration Come Of Age In Vaccination Push? Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Covid pandemic, and now finally, the vaccination push across the world against the disease has put the spotlight firmly on the role distributed solar products, particularly Solar refrigeration could play. In the African continent, with almost 600 million people off the grid and many more without access to the kind of exacting cooling requirements […] Read more
CDC Announces $30 Mn Green Lending Facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy CDC has announced a USD 30 million facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Limited through its directed green lending facility. CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a USD 30 million facility to Tata Cleantech Capital Limited (TCCL), through CDC’s directed green lending facility. This first of its kind facility will […] Read more
Loanpal Receives $800+ Million in First External Investment Round Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Loanpal, a leading point-of-sale payment platform for sustainable home solutions, has announced its first external investment round of $800+ million Loanpal, a leading point-of-sale payment platform for sustainable home solutions, has announced its first external investment round of more than USD 800 million led by NEA and WestCap Group, as well as Brookfield Asset Management, Riverstone Holdings […] Read more