BUDGET: EV Sector Pins Hopes On FAME-3, Tax Revisions Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy With the expected culmination of the FAME-II scheme, Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery makers and charging infrastructure developers have pinned hopes on the Union Budget 2024. The most awaited decision is on the likely announcement of the rollout of FAME-III with revised norms. The grapevine had it that the budget could turn the focus on […] Read more
BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
ADB Issues its Largest Local Currency Green Bond in Indian Rupees Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 12.5 billion Indian rupees (about $150 million) through its largest local currency green bond issue to date. The issue is structured as a 4-year currency-linked bond, with a bullet repayment at maturity and carrying a fixed interest rate of 6.72% per year, ADB said in a media release […] Read more
Karnataka Proposes Peer-To-Peer Energy Trading, Issues Draft Norms Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest draft notification released by the Karnataka Energy Regulatory Commission (KERC) proposed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) system for energy transaction, through block chain-based platform between consumers and the discoms. The notification stated, “The regulation is applicable to all the distribution licensees and eligible consumers of the state of Karnataka.” It defined blockchain as, “A digitally distributed […] Read more
Yinson Renewables Acquires 97 MWp Matarani Solar Project in Peru from Grenergy Renewables Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables has completed the acquisition of the 97 MWp Matarani solar project in Peru from Grenergy Renewables, an international independent power producer, developer, and engineering, procurement, and construction company. The project is located in the Mollendo desert in the Arequipa region, one of the world’s highest solar irradiation areas. Most of the project’s […] Read more
APTEL Gives SCOD Extension To Kranthi Ediffice For Telangana Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy In a case about seeking an extension in the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for a solar photovoltaic power project in Telangana, the petition filed by Kranthi Ediffice Private Limited was upheld, and the firm got an extension of 90 days by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The company was a successful bidder through […] Read more
TagEnergy, Vestas Join Forces To Develop 220-MW Spanish Wind Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy and wind energy major Vestas have come together to develop 220-MW wind portfolio in Spain. The joint venture will see Vestas acting as lead developer and TagEnergy will draw on its experience developing wind farms to determine and shape the most cost-efficient model. The new wind energy project will come […] Read more
DRE, Mini-Grids Can Aid In The Growth Of E-Cooking In India: CSE Report Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest report from the Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) recommended the phasing out of LPG cylinders, used primarily for cooking in India. The CSE researcher advocated for boosting electric cooking (e-cooking) instead. The report also talked about the main challenges in rolling out large-scale adoption of e-cooking in India and the likely solutions […] Read more
Pexapark’s European Market Outlook 2024-More Utility, Hybrid PPAs In Offing Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Switzerland-based Pexapark, a specialist provider of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price reference, risk and portfolio management software and advisory services for renewable energy, has some interesting predictions for 2024, when it comes to Europe. In its latest European Market Outlook 2024 Report, the Pexapark predicts that Germany will be back on top in 2024 with […] Read more