World Bank Supports Mali’s RE Transition With $22.7 Mn Financing Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access and promote the deployment of renewable energy. The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $22.7 million financing to support Mali’s efforts to improve access to modern services and promote the deployment of renewable energy in rural […] Read more
MNRE Issues Guidelines for Implementation of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore KUSUM Scheme The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rs 34,422 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uthan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme, that aims to provide both financial security and more sustainable water access […] Read more
IEA Chief Calls on RK Singh to Discuss Clean Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jul 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Dr. Fatih Birol, executive director of IEA called on R K Singh to discuss matters pertaining to the advancements in cleaner energy and transportation. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) called on R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) to discuss matters […] Read more
Shell Takes AECOM Help in Installing 200 Ultrafast Chargers in Netherlands Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, these new fast chargers are three times faster than the current 50kW installed chargers, and will charge vehicles within 15 minutes. World’s leading mobility retailer and an arm of Royal Dutch Shell plc, Shell Retail has chosen AECOM, an American multinational engineering firm, to deliver ultrafast electrical vehicle (EV) 150kW fast chargers across the Netherlands. […] Read more
CleanCapital & CarVal Acquire 75 MW Solar Portfolio, Close on $300 mn Debt Facility Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy CleanCapital announced its largest acquisition, a 75.2-megawatt solar portfolio made up of 15 operating solar projects in New Jersey. CleanCapital announced its largest acquisition to date, a 75.2-megawatt solar portfolio made up of 15 operating solar projects in New Jersey. This is the fourth in a series of acquisitions made through CleanCapital’s $250 million investment […] Read more
Energy Startups Graduate from Shell E4’s Second Cohort Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Shell centre housed the selected startups at a co-working space for 6 months and offered them seed funding of USD 20,000 each. Ten startups from the field of energy and sustainability have successfully graduated from second cohort of the E4 programme of Shell, which is one of the most diversified international energy companies in […] Read more
RK Singh Okays Transmission Schemes Proposal for 66.5 GW RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Prior requirement of LTA applications and associated bank guarantees, to be deferred for the interim period till the RE project is awarded to the successful bidder. In a bid to provide a significant boost to the country’s renewable energy sector, Power Minister RK Singh has approved the CERC’s (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) proposal for early […] Read more
Distributed Renewables Could Create 400,000 Jobs in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A jobs census has estimated that by 2023, distributed renewables will create 400,000 jobs in India, including 190,000 formal jobs, and 210,000 informal jobs The first annual jobs census measuring employment from decentralised renewables for rural electrification in Africa and Asia has estimated that by 2023 the sector will create 400,000 jobs in India – including 190,000 direct, […] Read more
4.5 mn People in Africa to Benefit With Off-Grid Power by 2025 Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy AfDB has approved an innovative financing program for DESCOs, which would see 4.5 million people in sub-Saharan Africa gain access to solar power by 2025. The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service Companies (DESCOs), which would see 900,000 households in sub-Saharan […] Read more