“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
SECI Seeks RE Based Solutions for Energy Needs in Remote Himalayan Areas Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has invited EOI for exploration of RE solutions which can be deployed in hostile climatic conditions for meeting energy needs in remote Himalayan areas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from IPP, OEM, Technology Provider, Technology Licenser for exploration/availability of systems/solutions based on Renewable Energy (RE) Sources […] 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
Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more
“Esdec Is Still An Installer Focused Company”, Stijn Vos, CEO Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ever since it was started in 2004 by two installers, the Netherlands based Esdec has carved a unique niche for itself, focusing on the rooftop solar segment with their mounting systems. The firm has been in the news earlier last year for its acquisition led strategy, especially in the US market. With a focus on […] 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
ISA Is Looking to Hire For Key Roles, with Joining ” As Soon As Possible” Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), which organised the First Word Solar Technology Summit early in September, seems to be moving on some big plans finally. The alliance website has listed some interesting job openings with an October deadline to apply. These include a Director level role for Human Resources and Coordination, besides a Director-Technology and […] Read more
MSEDCL Continues To Write the Rulebook On Killing Solar Rooftop Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Energy Distribution Company Limited continues to find new ways to rile up solar stakeholders. Their latest effort, or ‘non effort’ relates to the piffling demand for central solar subsidy worth Rs 3 crores, for just 25 MW, when the potential in the state according to most experts is easily over 1000 MW. […] Read more
“Govt. should do away with all financial subsidies for the solar biz”, Rahul Gupta, Rays Experts Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts, an early entrant to the solar sector in 2011, has been a quite and dependable performer. Focused mainly on EPC and rooftop work till recently, the firm just inaugurated the first 10 MW of its solar park in Haryana, a first for the state too. We spoke to Rahul Gupta, MD &CEO, who […] Read more
