HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Issues USD 500 million Green Bond Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Pricing Of USD 500 Million 3.835% Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Dollar Green Bond of 10 Year Tenor by Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (“IRFC”) announced that it has successfully raised USD 500 million 10-year green bond from investors in Asia, Europe and Middle East, and offshore US. Proceeds of the […] Read more
Solar Business: Greenlight Planet Raises $60 Million led by Apis Partners Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet will use the new debt and equity capital to expand its solar-energy product lines, distribution networks, and financing capabilities in Africa and Asia Renewable energy firm Greenlight Planet Inc has raised $60 million in a funding round led by London-based private equity fund manager Apis Partners. The debt and equity round, which was […] Read more
HDFC Ergo Designs Solar Energy Shortfall Insurance Policy to Cover Losses Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy HDFC Ergo has designed the policy to provide insurance against losses arising out of nontraditional and non-physical damage related risks that solar projects face. In a significant development, HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company has designed a solar energy shortfall insurance policy to insure bidders against the likely loss of business if the generation doesn’t meet […] Read more
Clean Energy Can Become India’s Sustainability Model For World: Sweden Updated On Sat, Dec 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Lars Ronnas, Swedish Ambassador for Climate Change, asserted that there are “very strong interests” in his country for bilateral cooperation in this field. India has the “intellectual capacity” and potential to be a model for the rest of the world in tackling environmental issues, especially through the use of renewable energy sources, Sweden’s envoy for […] Read more
EESL Organises Global Event INSPIRE 2017 on Energy Efficiency in Jaipur Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy INSPIRE 2017 is a global conference which aims to bring various stakeholders such as policy makers, innovators, financiers, influencers to showcase best practices in the sector. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in alliance with the World Bank and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) organised the first edition of the International symposium to promote […] Read more
Qatar to Adopt First Renewable Energy Strategy Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Many government bodies in Qatar are cooperating to adopt the first renewable energy strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce harmful emissions. To cut carbon emission and diversify energy sources, Qatar has increased its efforts to adopt the first renewable energy strategy. Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry, speaking at […] Read more
Solar Power to provide Nagpur Metro’s Energy Needs at Less Than Rs4.50 a Unit Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mahametro plans to meet 65 percent of its energy needs through solar power and the total installed capacity required is 14 MW. In a significant development, Nagpur Metro has planned to go in for captive solar power generation and will get it at Rs 4.50 a unit. It will use costly conventional power in evening. […] Read more
Expanding Wavelength Range for Solar Energy Conversion Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunlight comes in a spectrum, with each color having a different wavelength. Solar cells must absorb light of particular wavelengths, depending on how much energy the cell needs to drive the reaction. Hydrogen gas is a promising “green” fuel. The lightest chemical element, hydrogen is an efficient energy store and could potentially replace gasoline in […] Read more
