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
HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] 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
World Bank’s IFC Funds CleanMax Solar with $15 Million Updated On Thu, Nov 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy IFC also invested $125 million in Hero Future Energies, Hero Group’s renewable arm against an undisclosed equity stake. A senior executive from rooftop solar company CleanMax Solar has announced that the firm which is currently backed by American private equity giant Warburg Pincus has recently secured $15 million of funding against equity capital from International […] Read more
Companies Spend Just 6 Percent of CSR Fund on Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key findings of the report showcase that while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in education, sanitation or skills and livelihood have seen a dramatic increase, while it remain low for clean energy and energy access. A report released by Samhita Social Ventures showcases that Indian companies are spending a mere 6 percent of their CSR […] Read more
India and Sweden to Facilitate Transfer of Innovative Clean Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy India–Sweden Innovations’ Accelerator Programme expects to facilitate transfer of innovative clean energy technologies India and Sweden expect to facilitate transfer of innovative clean energy technologies and solutions from Sweden to India and also to work closely in adopting and promoting clean technologies. “India has strong presence of large Swedish companies which are very old and […] Read more
Thomson Reuters Named Sungrow Top 25 Global Renewable Energy Honoree Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sungrow has been one of the most fast growing companies in the clean energy industry. Thomson Reuters, a leading source for news and industry reports for professionals across the globe has named Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, as a Top 25 Global Renewable Energy Honoree in its Top 100 Global Energy […] 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
IL&FS Tie-up With Ecamion To Explore Energy Storage Business Updated On Sat, Nov 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy IL&FS and Ecamion will explore entering the energy storage business, with an eye on the electric vehicle opportunity Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) Ltd has joined hands with Canadian clean technology company Ecamion Inc. to explore entering the energy storage business, with an eye on the electric vehicle opportunity, said a senior ILF&S official. […] Read more