As India’s States Pivot to Electric Buses, Challenges Surface Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy In just the past two months, announcements have been made for over 2000 electric buses from states across India, be it Delhi, Kashmir, Maharashtra or Punjab. It is important that local state transport authorities realise that an electric bus purchase is much more than just buying a bus that runs on electricity. Earlier this week, […] Read more
A 100% Renewable US Power Grid Could Cost $4.5 Trillion Updated On Fri, Jun 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, the transition to a 100% renewable US power grid will need an investment of up to US$4.5 trillion over the next 10 to 20 years. A new analysis has revealed that the transition to a 100 percent renewable US power grid will need an investment of up to US$ 4.5 […] Read more
AfDB Receives €40 Mn Investment From EU to Scale Renewables in Africa Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has announced a €40 million investment from the EU for the FEI, a new platform for financing small-scale renewables in Africa. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a €40 million investment from the European Commission (EU) for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a new platform for financing small-scale renewables in Africa. The […] Read more
Europe to Surpass 250 GW Installed Solar Capacity by 2024: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the total installed solar capacity in Europe will surpass 250 GW by 2024, with new solar installations doubling in the next 3 years According to a new report, new solar installations in Europe will double in the next 3 years to reach a level of approximately 20 GW/year, and the […] Read more
South & SE Asia ‘Can’ Transition to Zero Carbon: Climate Analytics Report Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report by the research institute Climate Analytics, the South and South East Asia can shift from their current carbon-intensive pathways to renewable energy The South And South East Asian economies can fuel economic growth, boost sustainable development and overcome energy poverty while avoiding life-threatening pollution and environmental degradation while transitioning to […] Read more
Solar Projects Worth 1.5 GW to be Commissioned by 2020 in UP Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar plants by next year, according to a state official. Uttar Pradesh is planning to commission 1.5 GW solar capacity power plants by next year, state minister for the department of additional sources of energy (UP), Brajesh Pathak has said. The Centre has set a target of […] Read more
Cleanmax Solar Investing Rs 600 Cr For 150 MW Haryana Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Cleanmax Solar is setting up 150 MW of solar farm under its group captive model in Haryana with an investment of Rs 600 crore. Cleanmax Solar, one of the leading solar energy solution providers in the country, is setting up 150 MW of solar farm under its group captive model in Haryana with an investment of Rs 600 crore, […] Read more
India plans to establish 500 GW of RE capacity by 2030: MNRE Secretary Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is planning to add 500 GW of renewable energy to its electricity mix by 2030 according to MNRE secretary Aanand Kumar. Speaking at the 17th meeting of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Council being held in Abu Dhabi, the MNRE Secretary said, “India would have installed 175 GW of RE capacity by 2022 without […] Read more
Vivint Solar Receives $100 Mn Tax Equity Financing For 55 MW Residential PV Systems Updated On Tue, Jun 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has received $100 million of tax equity financing, to install more than 55 MW of residential solar energy systems. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider, announced it has received commitments for an additional $100 million of tax equity financing, which will enable it to install more than 55 megawatts (MW) of residential solar energy systems. “We […] Read more
