Could Interest Rates Trip Up India’s Renewables Push? Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Since April started, India’s renewable sector has presented an observer with two contrasting camps. On one side are solar module, and some cell manufacturers, who look forward to good times with the tightening of restrictions on Chinese imports. On the other are the developers, the first few of whom have already started indicating the risk […] Read more
Elections 2024: Renewables Take Center Stage In Political Parties’ Manifestos Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The leading Indian political parties have now come out with their party manifestos for the upcoming Parliament (Lok Sabha) elections. Some of them have now also promised their consumers access to increased renewable power too. This comes months after the BJP-led Union government announced PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which has already been rolled […] Read more
Husk Power Secures $4 Million In Debt Financing From ElectriFI Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a joint announcement today, Husk Power Systems and ElectriFI announced collaborating with each other to boost the growth of renewable energy in rural India. Husk Power is a decentralized solar-hybrid mini-grid solution provider. ElectriFI is an EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company. The firms today confirmed Husk’s securing of an additional […] Read more
Varun Beverages To Pick Stake In UP, Maharashtra Solar Firms Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gurgaon-based beverages company and PepsiCo franchisee Varun Beverages Limited has announced to invest upto 14% of the Equity Share Capital of Huoban Energy 11 Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle inter-alia engaged to supply solar power to consumers in the state of Maharashtra. Along with that the company also announced its decision to invest upto […] Read more
Tata & Shell Ink Deal To Setup EV Charging Stations Across India Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. According to a statement by Tata, the collaboration will leverage Shell’s widespread fuel station network and TPEM’s insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads […] Read more
Dalmia Cement To Pick 18% Stake In Wind Power Firm O2 Renewable Energy Subsidiary Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian cement manufacturer Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (‘DCBL’) has announced it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”), Deed of Accession (‘DOA’), and Power Purchase Agreement (‘PPA’) on April 5 to acquire 18.13% of the equity share capital of O2 Renewable Energy V Private Limited, consisting of 68,99,293 equity shares aggregating to Rs.7.80 crore […] Read more
Rs 1.5 lakh Cr. Opportunity In Introducing Smart Meters : CRISIL Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL rating shared recent data on the current status of smart meters installed by the government under India’s Smart Meter National Program (SMNP). The government planned to replace 25 crore (250 million) conventional electricity meters with prepaid smart meters and upgrade power distribution infrastructure, including feeders and transformers. The report mentioned an estimated capital expenditure […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
Hartek Group Appoints Sanjay Kumar As CEO for Power & Renewable Infra Business Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy EPC company Hartek Group announced the appointment of Sanjay Kumar as the new CEO for the Power and Renewable Infra Business. “With a distinguished career spanning various leadership roles in the renewable energy sector, Mr. Kumar brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role” stated the company […] Read more
