H1: IREDA Loan Sanctions Rise 303%, Disbursements Grows 56% Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA),has reported a 303% growth in loan sanctions, rising to Rs. 17,860 crore in the first half of FY 2024-25, compared to Rs. 4,437 crore during the same period in FY 2023-24. These are provisional figures as of September 30, 2024. IREDA’s loan disbursements also showed significant growth, increasing […] Read more
Vivriti Capital Gets $25 Mn From ADB For Climate Finance Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently shared its plans to invest $25 million in a certified climate bond issue by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL). This bond is being certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative to enhance access to climate finance for financially underserved enterprises, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), mid-market corporates, and retail […] Read more
The Australia Experience: How Energy Storage is Transforming National Grids Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Energy storage has undeniably emerged as a critical component in the growth of solar energy. For much of the last decade, high installation costs and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources were major barriers to wider adoption. However, advancements in technology and government subsidies have significantly reduced these costs, with increased competition and production […] Read more
Two Point O Capital Raises $6.3 Million From Omnivore, Others Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Two Point O Capital, a climate financing platform for businesses (including MSMEs and rural enterprises), announced today that it has raised $6.3 million in Seed funding. VC fund Omnivore led the round with participation from Multiply Ventures, RTP Global, GrowX, Spectrum Impact, and a group of angel funders. Two Point O aims to address the […] Read more
MAHAPREIT and NTPC Sign RE Projects Worth 10 GW Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, under which a joint venture agreement was signed with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology, MAHAPREIT. Together, the two firms are set to develop 10 GW of renewable energy parks and projects in the state of Maharashtra or other states in […] Read more
Envision, TÜV Nord Sign Pact To Boost Large Wind Turbines Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Chinese wind turbine maker Envision Energy and TÜV Nord has now signed an agreement to boost the deployment of large scale wind turbines. At WindEnergy Hamburg, Envision Energy’s Senior Vice President and President of the Wind Turbine Division, Yimin Lou, and TÜV Nord’s Global Executive Vice President of Renewable Energy, Alexander Ohff, signed a strategic […] Read more
BluPine Commissions Its First 120 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy project developer BluPine Energy today announced the successful commissioning of its 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. This project includes a 70 MW solar plant at Radhanpur and a 50 MW solar plant at Nenava, both located in the northern part of the state. The project achieved financial closure under the GUVNL 16 […] Read more
81% of RE Additions In 2023 Were Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels: IRENA Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York today. Of the record 473 gigawatts (GW) added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW […] Read more
US-India Launch $1 Bn Initiative To Build Clean Supply Chains Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States (US) and India elevate and expand bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to enhance the complementary manufacturing capacity of clean energy technologies and components. This policy also lays the groundwork for enhanced cooperation and partnerships in Africa. The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, led by the US Department of Energy and Indian government […] Read more