5.5 GW PV Additions in India in FY21; 15% Decline due to COVID-19: ICRA Updated On Tue, Jul 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to ICRA, the solar PV capacity additions in FY 2020-21 are expected to remain subdued given the continued execution challenges due to COVID-19. The domestic solar PV capacity additions in FY 2019-20 has remained lower by about 15 percent than the previous estimate of 7-7.5 GW, mainly on account of the disruption in supply […] Read more
Okaya Bags EV Charger Deal From PGCIL in Meghalaya Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Okaya has bagged a contract from PGCIL for over 55 Multi-Standard EV charger (100 kW) and 15 kW DC fast chargers in Shillong, Meghalaya. Okaya, a flagship company of Okaya Power Group has announced that it has bagged a major contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna PSU of Government of […] Read more
India to add Only 60 GW RE Capacity by 2025: BTI Survey Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by BTI. India is expected to add only 60 GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to a Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020 by […] Read more
Mercedes Benz Acquires Stake in Battery Cell Manufacturer Farasis Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz has formed a strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer Farasis and is also taking an equity stake in the company. Mercedes-Benz has announced it is taking another important step on its journey towards CO2-neutral mobility. The Stuttgart-based luxury car manufacturer has launched a far-reaching strategic partnership with the Chinese battery cell manufacturer […] Read more
FICCI Makes the Case for Extending FAME-II by 2 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy FICCI has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance the demand for electric vehicles in the country. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance demand for electric vehicles in the country. The […] Read more
Future of Residential Solar: Post Covid Period Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Till Dec 2019, India was having 757 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity by the residential segment, out of 5440 MW of rooftop solar (RTS). As per Phase II of Grid connected RTS implementation plan by MNRE released in Aug 2019 last year, India has set for itself a modest and calculated target of 4GW […] Read more
Engie Sells 49% Share in its 2.3 GW US Renewables Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell 49 percent equity interest in a 2.3 GW US renewables portfolio to Hannon Armstrong Engie has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell 49 percent equity interest in a 2.3 GW US renewables portfolio to Hannon Armstrong, a leading investor in climate change solutions. […] Read more
The Case for Mini Grids Stronger Than Ever, Says Global Report Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report launched yesterday (July 1), State of The Global Mini-Grids Market Report 2020 has delved deeply into the present, potential, and obstacles to further growth of mini-grids around the world. For its research and conclusions, the report focused on mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and small island nations. Created for the Mini Grids […] Read more
Capital Dynamics Completes Acquisition of 353 MW Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Capital Dynamics has announced that its CEI business has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 operating solar projects from Coronal Energy Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, today announced that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 operating solar projects from Coronal […] Read more
