Himachal Group Opposes World Bank Consultation Over Hydropower Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy A motley group of dam affected people and other activists in Himachal Pradesh have shot off a letter to the World Bank and Directorate of Energy, HP, on July 6 protesting against the hydropower projects in the state. They also boycotted the scheduled ‘Stakeholder Consultation’ for the proposed $200 million ‘Himachal Pradesh Power Sector Development Programme’. […] Read more
At Tata Power AGM, 30 GW Capacity Target For 2027 Firmly in Sight Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the back of a strong set of results in FY 22, Tata Power Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, iterated the firm’s focus on renewables at the Annual general Meeting of shareholders. Capex of Rs 75,000 crores over the next 5 years in renewables is expected the take the share of renewables to over 60% during the […] Read more
Shell To Build Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy When Holland Hydrogen I starts operating in 2025, it will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable Hydrogen and become the largest renewable hydrogen plant in Europe. Hydrogen will be produced by a 200 MW electrolyser, which will be constructed by Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments in the port of Rotterdam. “Holland Hydrogen I […] Read more
Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
Karnataka Signs MoUs With Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components For Investment Worth Rs 32,000 Cr Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Karnataka Government has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding with Malaysia-based Petronas Hydrogen and Continental Automotive Components. This will usher an investment in the state to the tune of Rs 32,000 crore. The MoUs were signed by Dr. EV Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Industries and Commerce. Chief Minister Basavaraj […] Read more
Soren May Unveil New Jharkhand Solar Policy On July 5 Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy An ambitious new solar policy is going to be unveiled by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on July 5 to increase clean energy capacity from 45 MW to 4,000 megawatts in the next five years and attract the investors. The Jharkhand Solar Policy, 2022 will encourage residential rooftop solar panels in cities besides a better […] Read more
World Bank Provides $165 M To Support RE In India’s Residential Sector Updated On Thu, Jun 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on June 28 approved of $165 million in additional financing to support India’s residential sector in adoption of rooftop solar systems and make solar energy more affordable, according to a press release issued by the World Bank. These solar photovoltaic (PV) installations will provide clean, renewable energy, and […] Read more
Intersect Power Raises $750 Million Growth Equity Investment from TPG Rise & Others Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy US-based clean energy company, Intersect Power announced a $750 million growth equity investment for its renewable energy portfolio yesterday (28th June 2022). TPG Rise Climate is the dedicated investor while Climate Adaptive Infrastructure and Trilantic Energy are the additional participants in this investment. With the help of this growth equity investment from TPG Rise & Others, Intersect […] Read more
Wind Resource Analyst Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Roles & Responsibilities:- Conduct detailed WRA assessments for projects, including micro siting, constraints mapping & PLF assessment for existing projects while procuring land parcels Work with BD for project suitability studies during origination, including WRA assessments, PVsyst analysis, down selection of sites and technical specifications. Lead & maintain the met mast installation and data capture […] Read more