REC Raises $500 Mn Through Green Bonds Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited, a state-owned infrastructure company has raised $500 million through 5-year green bonds as part of its $10 billion Global Medium-Term Program. REC plans to use these funds to finance eligible green energy projects that qualify under its green finance framework. REC a ‘Maharatna’ company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, […] Read more
Sustainiam Onboards 400 MW Portfolio Of Brookfield Assets In India Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sustainiam, a climate tech startup, and a carbon management solutions provider, onboarded 400 MW of renewable assets from Brookfield, a global renewable energy provider, for the registration, issuance, and trading of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC). This portfolio primarily consists of wind assets, to help Brookfield expand its renewable energy capabilities in India and beyond. […] Read more
Power Minister Calls RE Additions Inadequate, Case For Pushing Thermal Till 2035 Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Power Minister Manohar Lal made a strong case for India to push thermal power growth till 2035, due mainly to the inability of renewable capacity additions to fill the gap in demand. India’s peak power demand is projected to reach 458 GW by 2032, a number that cannot be met by even the planned 500 […] Read more
Climate Pledge Set To Invest $2.65 Mn For EV Charging Stations Updated On Fri, Sep 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Climate Pledge, co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, is set to build a new project powered by renewable energy. Through this project, over $2.65 million will be collectively invested in these renewable energy-powered charging stations by signatories and partners of firm. This $2.65 million initiative aims to support over 5,500 EVs by 2030 and […] Read more
415 GW and Beyond: Role of Solar Energy in Meeting Global 2030 Climate Goals Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The urgency for a global shift towards sustainable development, primarily driven by renewable energy, is undeniable. Both developed and developing economies have embraced the need to limit the increase in global temperatures, as agreed in the Paris Agreement (COP21). This agreement set ambitious goals for nations to work towards keeping the global temperature increase to […] Read more
Extended Wait Ahead For Any Price Drops In Solar, Wind Updated On Wed, Aug 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy If you track India’s renewable sector, you couldn’t have failed to notice the seeming exuberance in recent months. Amplified by the soaring valuations of listed firms on the country’s stock exchanges, at SaurEnergy, we have tracked how a basket of ‘green energy’ stocks we track has grown over 120% in value over a year. This […] Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: UP’s Time To Shine In Solar Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy At a recent Solar Trailblazers event in Lucknow in July, organised by Saur Energy, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told a hall-packed audience that this is the ‘best time’ in India to go for solar. He was referring to the higher subsidies given to the rooftop solar consumers under the ambitious PM Surya […] Read more
Bright Future for Offshore Wind Power, But High Rewards Come with High Risks Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming, prompting nations to seek alternative energy sources. As traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and gas are phased out, the world is looking to alternative energy sources to fill the gap. Wind power, in particular, is expected to take off. According to the International Renewable Energy […] Read more
NTPC Achieves 76 GW Capacity, Adds 4 GW In FY24 Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy NTPC, at its annual investor’s meeting, announced it has attained a 76 GW installed capacity by June end, of 2024. The company added 4 GW of capacity in FY24, with 21 GW currently under construction and 26 GW under planning. The latest addition was the completion of a small but prestigious 40 MW project at […] Read more
