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
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
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
SJVN Green, Coal India, SAEL Win 600 MW GUVNL Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy SJVN Green, Coal India, and SAEL Industries have been awarded the 600 MW solar power project which will be set up at Gujarat Industries Power Company in Khavda. These companies were declared winners by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) in the auction related to the project. Further, the project will also have a greenshoe […] Read more
COVER STORY: Rooftop Solar Enters Mission Mode In India Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The signs were already there. In the first week of 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) created ripples in the Indian solar market when it announced a 23 percent increase in subsidies for residential rooftop solar. As per the government notification, the ministry increased subsidies from Rs 14,588/kWh to Rs 18,000/kWh for […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
“International Initiatives Such As CBAM And Carbon Trading Will Support RE Adoption”, Akshay Hiranandani, Serentica Renewables Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Has Serentica’s launch plan changed since its inception, or is it following the original plan to achieve the fastest renewable expansion? Can you provide the current status of the firm’s plans, including specific timelines for capacity additions? Serentica remains committed to industrial decarbonization and providing 24/7 green power for hard-to-abate industries. Our current focus centers […] Read more
REC Ltd, NIIFL collaborate on funding solutions for renewable energy, other infra projects Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) to collaborate on a suite of funding solutions for “Renewable Energy Projects” as well as large-scale infrastructure projects in India. REC Ltd is a Maharatna CPSE and also a leading NBFC that comes under the ambit of […] Read more
Revolutionizing EV Charging: Is India Ready to Accelerate Into The Future With V2G? Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology marks a transformative phase in the intersection of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and power grids. This cutting-edge system allows electric vehicles to draw energy from the grid for charging and feed stored energy in vehicle batteries back into the grid when needed. V2G, often associated with bidirectional charging, establishes a dynamic relationship where […] Read more
