Distributed RE Start-Ups Left out to Participate in Schemes Like KUSUM Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The eligibility criteria of government scheme KUSUM has been the biggest deterrent for the Distributed RE start-ups to participate in the tendering process The latest report by Delhi-based non-government organization Clean Energy Access Network or CLEAN provided some pretty interesting insights about the Decentralized renewable energy (DRE) and small- and medium-sized enterprises doing business in […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, Havells India Join Hands to Ensure Safety from Electricity Hazards Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The two companies are jointly planning an extensive awareness and training program to encourage adoption of proper installation of circuit protection devices – ELCB and MCB. Aiming to ensure safety of their users against hazards of electric leakage, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL or TP-DDL) and Havells India have entered into a MoU […] Read more
Green Capital at Scale Needed for Energy Transition in Emerging Economies Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study finds that large-scale mobilisation of green capital in clean energy solutions is the main holdout against energy transition in emerging economies Large-scale mobilisation of green capital for investment and innovation in low-carbon energy solutions is the main holdout against a clean energy transition in emerging economies, according to an independent study released […] Read more
REI 2019: Session on Startups – Innovation in Manufacturing Needed Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy At the ongoing Renewable Energy Exposition 2019, a session on the role of startups in the RE space highlighted that the innovation aimed at solving consumer and business problems are key to its future growth. The first day of the Renewable Energy Exposition (REI 2019) saw the convergence of financiers, startup heads and think tanks […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures USD 120 mn Financing for Brazilian Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has secured a USD 120 million project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil for its Francisco Sa and Jaiba solar power projects Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has secured 487 million Brazilian reais (USD 120 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste […] Read more
Tata Power-DDL, IFC Collaborate to Assess Battery Storage Demand Updated On Sat, Aug 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The motive behind the move is to ensure sustainable and reliable power distribution and to formulate a business model for storage deployment in distribution utilities. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), a distribution arm of Tata Power, has entered into an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, […] Read more
Energy Horizons 2019: The Curtailment Issue Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy On day 2 of Energy Horizons 2019, a session titled ‘Circumventing the Challenge of Grid Adoption” was actually a session about the challenge of curtailment of renewable power by Discoms. A topic so sensitive, that even calling it that is an issue, apparently. Thankfully, a healthy discussion did follow, although a solution was still elusive […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
Investments in RE Doubled Over Last 5 Years, Surpass Coal in 2018: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable market doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed coal. According to a new report, investments in India’s renewable energy market have doubled over the last five years. And at $20 billion in 2018, it surpassed the capital expenditure in […] Read more
