Sunnova Closes Securitization of Residential Solar Systems Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunnova Energy International, one of the leading U.S. residential solar and storage service providers, announced that it closed its securitization of leases and power purchase agreements on November 30, 2020. “We are pleased to report the closing of our most successful asset backed securitization to date,“ said William J. (John) Berger, Chief Executive Officer of […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines For PM-KUSUM Scheme At Feeder Level Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE), after consultation with state governments, has decided to issue Guidelines for Implementation of Feeder Level Solarisation under Component-C of PM-KUSUM Scheme. The Scheme consists of three components. Component-A includes installation of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Renewable Power Plants, Component-B includes installation of standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps […] Read more
India’s Leadership on Solar and Global Carbon Neutrality Goals can Help Achieve Climate Goals Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy UN DSG Amina Mohammed has said that India’s leadership on solar is reason to believe that “we can achieve our climate goals.” UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said that India’s leadership on solar and industry transition amidst over 110 countries committing to carbon neutrality goals by 2050 is reason to believe that “we can […] Read more
As Battery Cell Prices Hit $110/KWH, Challenges Remain- Report Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s study, Lithium-ion battery cell prices have decreased from $290/kWh in 2014 to $110/kWh in 2020 (large contract automotive), and there is a view in the lithium-ion industry that this trend will continue indefinitely. This in turn will lower the price of electric vehicles and bring cost parity between the internal […] Read more
The Risk In Renewables, And How To Reduce It Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Fourth Plenary session at REINVEST 2020 looked at the risks in investing in renewables in India, and ways to mitigate those risks. A panel with India’s leading renewable financiers, developers and global players narrowed down the key issues and some possible solutions. Pankaj Jain, Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, moderated […] Read more
Vietnam’s Position as Leading Wind Market in Southeast Asia is Under Threat: GWEC Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) appreciates the recent decision by the Vietnamese government to approve an extension of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme for wind power in the country. However, the proposed reduction to the FIT risks damaging the growth of Vietnam’s promising wind power sector by slowing down investment, the creation of new […] Read more
Key Factors Behind India’s Record Low Solar Tariff of Rs 2/kWh: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Dec 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy In the recent SECI auction, India set a new record low solar tariff of Rs 2/kWh, IEEFA takes a look at the key factors behind it. In the recent Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) auction which was concluded on November 23, 2020, India set a new record low tariff for solar projects at Rs […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Achieves Financial Close on 383 MW Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, is pleased to announce that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has achieved financial close on a 383 megawatt (MWdc) solar photovoltaic project, located on the Moapa River Indian Reservation in Nevada. This transaction represents the financial close for the Eagle Shadow Mountain project and builds […] Read more
Tata Nexon EV Crosses 2000 Sales Milestone Updated On Thu, Dec 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has announced that its flagship electric vehicle, the Nexon EV, has surpassed the 2000 sales milestone. Tata Motors has announced that its flagship electric vehicle, the Nexon EV, has surpassed the 2000 sales milestone. The firm states that in over 10 months, since launch, the sales of the Nexon EV reached 2200 units […] Read more