MoP Proposes New Guidelines to Facilitate Pumped Storage Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to give an impetus to India’s pumped storage hydro power projects, the Ministry of Power has come up with a proposal that seeks to provide multiple incentives entailing tax breaks. It has also set sights on facilitating the process of environment clearance by making it easier. Land may also be made cheaper. […] Read more
Economic Survey 2022-23: India a Hotspot for Investment in Renewables & Other Observations Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey 2022-2023 has made some important observations about the trajectory of renewable energy sector and transition to clean energy sources. Here are some key observations- Inching towards installed capacity from clean sources The Economic Survey notes that India has already achieved the feat of having 40 per cent of installed electric capacity from […] Read more
NY’s Verizon Communications Crosses 3 GW Projected Renewable Energy Capacity Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy New York-headquartered Verizon Communications has announced that it has signed four new long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs) for an aggregate of up to 410 MW of renewable energy capacity. The official statement of Verizon held that with four new agreements, Verizon has surpassed 3 GW of total projected renewable energy capacity, as it continues […] Read more
France’s Proparco Invests $10 Million in Sun King’s Solar Kit Business in Africa Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Proparco, a division of the French Development Agency (AFD) group, invested in a $10 million green bond that will be lent to Sun King, an African solar kit retailer. The Swiss impact investor Symbiotics Group, through its MSMR Bonds platform, issuing the green bond. A total of 309 bonds worth $2.67 billion have already been […] Read more
Second Call For IMC’s 60 MW EPC Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indore Municipal Corp (IMC) has made a second attempt for its planned 60 MW engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solar power project at Samraj and Ashukhedi villages in Madhya Pradesh. Earlier, IMC invited the bids for the same tender in September, 2022. The municipality is also seeking to issue India’s first municipal green bonds to […] Read more
Baseload Capital Raises $24 Million To Bolster Geothermal Energy Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish climate investment firm Baseload Capital has made a $24 million investment in geothermal energy. Thanks to a $25 million loan facility it secured with Sustainable Development Capital of London in the spring, Baseload Capital has received more than $45 million. While the credit allows for flexible financing for the commissioning of future geothermal power […] Read more
Distribution Sector Reforms Are Key For Growth Of The Sector Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Energy firms across the spectrum face the new reality of the energy transition to a higher share for renewable energy. Apraava Energy, formerly CLP India, one of the many firms that have tasked themselves with the task to make the shift as smoothly as possible. SaurEnergy got responses from Naveen Munjal, Director Business Development and […] Read more
The Top List. Key Foreign Investors in Indian Renewable Sector Updated On Mon, Sep 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Investors are moving to the renewable energy markets across the globe. Some of the largest foreign investors are finding it ideal to pour their investments into the Indian renewable sector. India promises highly favourable weather conditions and a willingness to rapidly develop the clean energy industry. In fact, it is one of the top destinations […] Read more
Iberdrola Secures €550 Million Loan For Renewable Projects In Spain Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2022 by Saurenergy Iberdrola, the Spanish multinational utility company, has said that it has forged an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expedite Spain’s energy transition by establishing new renewable energy capacity. Under the agreement, the EU bank will provide a €550 million green loan for the construction of a portfolio of projects with a total […] Read more
