Shizen Energy, Microsoft Complete Construction Of Inuyama Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shizen Energy Group has announced the completion of its Inuyama Solar Power Plant. It’s a large-scale solar power plant in Inuyama city, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, that commenced commercial operation in February 2024, and a completion ceremony was held on 25 March at the site. The power plant has a rated output of 31 MW […] Read more
RMI Releases Report On Mitigating Financial Risks In EV Lending Updated On Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy The RMI released a report that sheds light on the challenges encountered in extending loans for internal combustion engine (ICE) two- and three-wheelers due to the prevalence of new-to-credit (NTC) borrowers. The report emphasizes mitigating risks in lending for the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption and provides an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape […] Read more
Barclays, Lightsource bp Sign $140 Million Deal For Louisiana Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Barclays and Lightsource bp have announced that they have committed to a $140 million tax equity deal which will finance the construction of the Prairie Ronde 180MWdc solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. According to a media statement by Lightsource bp, the deal is one of the first to be led by Barclays’ new […] Read more
PM Surya Ghar-Solar Scheme Garners Over 10 Million Registrations As FOMO Takes Hold Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out, has finally come to Solar, going by the numbers being seen in registrations for the PM-SuryaGhar: Muft Bijli Yojana. In a tweet on Saturday, March 16, Prime Minister Modi himself shared the news, urging all those who were keen to register too. Outstanding news! In about a month […] Read more
E-2W, 3W To Witness Increase Uptake Despite FAME-II Subsidy Reduction: ICRA Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India-based investment information and credit rating agency (ICRA) estimated a surge in Indian electric two-wheeler e-2w, and e-3w three-wheeler (excluding e-rickshaws) penetration levels can reach 6-8% and 14-16% respectively in FY2025. The company opined that the government Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 is a timely move to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in […] Read more
BluPine Energy Gets Rs 12.6 Billion Loan For Gujarat Wind Project Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurugram-based BluPine Energy has received funding worth Rs 12.6 billion for its 198 MW wind project situated in Gujarat. According to a company statement, the firm won the bid for the project from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s (GUVNL) auction to purchase power from 500 MW of grid-connected wind power projects. Further, BluPine Energy also stated […] Read more
The PM Free Solar Power Scheme- Challenges Ahead Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna (PMMBY), going by the hype around it, has achieved one of its key objectives already. Perhaps no other announcement around solar has triggered the sort of coverage and expectations like this single announcement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power 10 million households across India with solar […] Read more
SIDBI Secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund For Maiden Climate Project Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has secured $24.5 Mn from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its maiden anchored sustainability and climate focussed fund Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF). The development came during the 38th meeting of the GCF Board in Kigali, Rwanda on March 6, reported the news agency PTI. The Green Climate Fund […] Read more
Greaves Finance, Muthoot Capital Sign Co-Lending Deal To Finance EVs Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Greaves Finance Limited an ev-focused lending platform partnered with Muthoot Capital Services Limited (MCSL) a non-banking financial company (NBFCs) to enter a co-lending arrangement. This arrangement has been made to increase the availability of electric two-wheeler financing solutions across India. Greaves Finance Limited is a non-banking financial company (NBFC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of […] Read more