Economic Survey 2022-23: India a Hotspot for Investment in Renewables & Other Observations Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey 2022-2023 has made some important observations about the trajectory of renewable energy sector and transition to clean energy sources. Here are some key observations- Inching towards installed capacity from clean sources The Economic Survey notes that India has already achieved the feat of having 40 per cent of installed electric capacity from […] Read more
WEC Energy To Acquire 80% Stake In 250 MW Texas Solar Project Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy US energy conglomerate WEC Energy Group has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire an 80% ownership interest in the Samson I Solar Energy Center. The investment by WEC Energy Group is expected to total approximately $250 million for the 80% ownership interest. WEC Energy said that Samson I is a 250-MW project […] Read more
Investment In Renewable Energy Matches Fossil Fuels in 2022 For First Time – BNEF Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Investments in the renewable energy sector continue to power the energy transition underway, away from fossil fuels. As per a Bloomberg NEF (BNEF) report called ‘Energy Transition Investment Trends 2023’, for the first time, global investment in low-carbon energy technologies worldwide was roughly equivalent to amount invested in fossil fuels. The amount of investment in […] Read more
The Top 5: Game-Changing Renewable Energy Projects In The Middle East Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The energy transition towards renewables has recently seen an increase in Middle Eastern countries, especially in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Morocco etc. Once dependent on its plentiful reserves of oil and gas for wealth, the region is finally embracing the zero-carbon emission goals. As per IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO), the region could obtain […] Read more
ACME, Norfund Alliance for Renewable Energy In India Updated On Fri, Jan 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Gurugram headquartered renewable energy player ACME has collaborated with Norfund – the Norwegian investment fund – under which the two companies will invest together in renewable energy projects in India. Norfund is the manager of Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF) and it invests in developing countries. Manoj Upadhyay, Founder and Chairman, ACME Group, said, “I […] Read more
Study Says Clean Energy Transition Could Save India $19.5 Billion Annually By 2025 Updated On Wed, Jan 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy According to a recent study by Global Energy Monitor, India has the potential to save up to $19.5 billion annually by achieving its goal of adding 76 GW of utility-scale solar and wind power by 2025. India has been ranked among the top seven countries globally in terms of prospective renewable power, according to a […] Read more
IRA to Swell US Renewables Investment to $114 Billion: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by Wood Mackenzie says that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a Biden law that accelerates renewables and decarbonisation in the US, will significantly boost annual investment into renewable energy deployment in the region. It said that a rise from $64 billion in 2022 to nearly $114 billion is expected by 2031. The […] Read more
Countries That India Can Seek Inspiration From For Renewable Investments Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy India lost four ranks in the 59th edition of the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). The South Asian Country was the seventh most attractive country for renewable energy investments, down from the third place it held earlier. In its 60th edition, India maintained its position. However, several other nations made steady progress on the […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Plans Three New Floating Solar Projects Worth INR 7,500 Cr Investment Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Officials present in one of the sessions on the first day of ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit’ that is being held in Indore, said that the development work on three floating solar power plants on water reservoirs in the state of Madhya Pradesh is about to commence. The investment into the three floating solar power […] Read more
