NITI Aayog, Dutch Embassy Sign SoI on ‘Decarbonisation and Energy Transition Agenda’ Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Netherlands have signed an SoI to support the decarbonisation and energy transition agenda for cleaner and more energy. NITI Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on September 28, 2020, to support the decarbonisation and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner […] Read more
Global Energy Storage Capacity to Reach 741 GWh by 2030: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report by Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow to reach 741 GWh of cumulative capacity by 2030. A new report by research agency Wood Mackenzie’s has estimated that the global energy storage capacity additions could grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31 percent, […] Read more
India’s RE Push Based on Energy Security and Climate Change: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s focus on renewables will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said India’s focus on renewable segments like solar, wind and hydropower will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday. “The energy and environment are the two sides of the […] Read more
Trafigura Forms new Firm to Invest in Renewable Energy Projects Globally Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Trafigura Group has announced the formation of a new company to invest in a series of solar, wind, and power storage projects globally. Trafigura Group, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading companies, has announced the formation of a new company to invest in a series of solar, wind, and power storage projects globally. […] Read more
India and Denmark Hold Virtual Summit for Green Partnership Updated On Tue, Sep 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Narendra Modi and Mette Frederiksen, PM of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark for the signing of a Green Partnership. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark co-chaired a Virtual Summit between India and Denmark on September 28, 2020, […] Read more
“Green” Credentials of Biomass Energy Challenged by Korean Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar developers in South Korea are filing a potentially game-changing lawsuit against their national government (midday Korea Standard Time, 28 September), citing unconstitutional renewable energy subsidies to wood burning that have worsened air pollution, accelerated climate change, and stunted the growth of the Korean solar energy sector. The case represents the first national-level lawsuit challenging […] Read more
HSBC ‘Green Deposit’ for Corporates Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy PRODUCT BRIEF: HSBC has launched its Green Deposit product in India for its corporate clients. The first-of-its-kind product for the Indian market, the Green Deposit will enable the bank’s clients to support greener more sustainable projects. PRODUCT FEATURES: The fixed tenure deposits through the product will go towards financing eligible businesses and projects that promote the […] Read more
Policies for An Atmanirbhar Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy As India moves towards a new paradigm of ‘AtmaNirbhar’ Bharat, our energy security is a key component of this new resolve. The Prime Minister has already given pride of place to solar power, describing it as ‘sure, pure and secure’. But there is a lot more to our energy policy that requires a converted effort […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Sector is Still Primed for Growth: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Sep 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy While the pace of renewable energy growth has slowed in India, positive outcomes in recent auctions suggest there remains plenty of appetite among domestic and foreign investors to build renewable infrastructure, according to a new IEEFA briefing note. Policy-related headwinds and a collapse in electricity demand due to the COVID-19 crisis have disrupted India’s renewable energy […] Read more