India & Germany Partner to Promote Skill Development in Solar Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have signed an agreement for skill development in the solar segment, according to media reports. RSA was set up under the Rajasthan Non-Trading Companies Act 1960 for the promotion of Indian solar power industry. RSA members include top international & national companies comprising […] Read more
Largest US Solar Project Cancelled On Aesthetic Grounds Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Virtually every large power generation option has faced objections at some stage, from locals in nearby areas. Solar just joined that list decisively, with the largest planned solar project in the US, the proposed 850 MW Battle Born Solar Project, being scrapped after local objections. This comes barely a month after Australia had pulled back […] Read more
R.K. Singh Acknowledges Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers To Stay For Solar Equipment Updated On Fri, Jul 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy In what seems to be a clear ramp up of pressure to buy locally and block imports, Power and MNRE Minister R.K. Singh has categorically referred to both tariff and non-tariff barriers as a way to achieve this objective. Speaking at an industry event on self reliance in renewable energy manufacturing organised by the Confederation […] Read more
Azure Power Secures $163 Million Investment for 300 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy NYSE listed Azure Power, has secured a USD 163 million investment led by Tokyo-headquartered Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). This investment is five-year syndicated financing for a 300 MW solar plant to be developed in Rajasthan. With this, Azure follows Adani Green energy in getting MUFG on board. MUFG is the third renewables project financing […] Read more
Rajasthan HC Cancels Land Allotment To Adani Project Updated On Wed, Jun 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Delivering its judgement in a case filed in 2020, the Rajasthan High Court has cancelled the land allotment adding up to 1452 bighas in Jaisalmer district that was provided to AREPRL, an Adani group firm set up for these projects. The court has also directed state agencies to conduct survey of the land parcels allotted […] Read more
Adani Ramps Up Renewables Ambition For Group Updated On Mon, Jun 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a letter to the shareholders, Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said the company is aligning with India’s goal of becoming the world’s biggest player in renewable energy. The group has also set a target for itself to become the biggest solar power producer in the world. According to the chairman’s letter, the Adani Group […] Read more
The Reliance Effect On Solar. Who Should Worry? Updated On Mon, Jun 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy When Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries stepped up to announce the conglomerate’s plans last week on June 24, anticipation was high. On the menu were announcements related to a much awaited $15 billion deal with Saudi Aramco, the World’s largest oil firm, for an oil to chemicals spinoff and and investment, and the contours […] Read more
Solar Gets Its Big Hitter In India As Reliance Announces Rs 75,000 Cr Investment Plan Updated On Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy After hinting at big plans in the renewable energy sector last year, India’s largest private sector enterprise, Reliance Industries limited, has finally announced its plans. The company’s Chairman, Mukesh Ambani, picked the firm’s 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its shareholders, as usual, to make the big announcements. The key announcements, and their implications for […] Read more
Fortum Divests 500 MW Indian Solar Assets To Investor Actis Updated On Wed, Jun 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Actis, the global emerging markets investment firm focused on the private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate asset classes is acquiring 500 MW assets of Finnish firm Fortum in India. The news was first reported in business daily, Economic Times. Actis has a growing portfolio of investments across Asia, Africa, and Latin America and US$12 […] Read more
