Battery Costs in Stationary Energy Could Fall by up to 66%, Grow 17-Fold by 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66 per cent by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The falling price of batteries could stimulate 17-fold growth of installed battery storage, opening up a number of new commercial and economic opportunities, the […] Read more
Govt to Provide All Support to Clean Energy Researchers: Dharmendra Pradhan Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Laying emphasis on clean energy, Union minister urged the students to contribute to the development through their research and innovations. Highlighting on the importance of clean energy in the development of the country, Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured the students of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) that the government was committed to extend all […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Push if Implemented Properly Could Mean a Lot of Jobs Updated On Sat, Dec 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy push could help tackle poverty in rural communities by providing steady incomes, healthcare benefits, and skill-building opportunities to unskilled and semi-skilled workers. India’s renewable energy push if implemented properly could do more than just slow down global warming. It could help pull millions out of poverty, especially in rural communities. According to […] Read more
India’s Clean Energy Sector Aims To Generate 330,000 New Jobs: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Union Government is planning to set up 160,000 Megawatt (Mw) of fresh renewable energy generation capacity in the five years between 2017 and 2022. More than 330,000 new jobs are likely to be generated from India’s growing renewable energy sector over the next five years, according to US-based global research organisation World Resources Institute […] Read more
ADFD & IRENA Started Accepting Applications For Funding Opportunities For Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Facility allocated US$189 million to 19 renewable energy ventures across the globe, covering up to 50 per cent of the project costs. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), is inviting applications for renewable energy projects in developing countries. Within the framework of the ADFD-funded […] Read more
Solar Energy Insurance for Utility Scale Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy With each step towards achieving 100GW solar power goal by 2022, the momentous development of solar insurance and reinsurance market in India could not come at a better time. When it comes to new and innovative financing models, growing number of large-scale solar PV power plants and reduction in the feed-in tariff has spurred the […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Nathan Dunn, Managing Director, Enphase Energy Asia-Pacific Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. What drove Enphase to shift from the computer networking and telecommunications industry to clean energy, and how did your past experiences assist in the successful launch of Enphase Energy? Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company that delivers smart, easy-to-use solutions that connect solar generation, storage and management on one intelligent platform. Our […] Read more
Non-toxic Alternative for Next-Gen Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Oct 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells. The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth — the so-called “green element” which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could […] Read more
Mytrah Energy Successfully Raises Rs. 1800 Crore Updated On Tue, Sep 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1800 crore fund is being invested in the form of non-convertible debentures (“NCDs”) with a 7-year tenor into two Mytrah Group entities, Mytrah Energy (India) Private Limited (Rs. 980 crores) and Mytrah Ujjwal Power Private Limited (Rs. 820 crores). Mytrah, the Hyderabad-based renewable power producer has raised Rs 1,800 crores from Piramal Group’s financial […] Read more
