NTPC Shifts Objective; to Stop Land Acquisition for Thermal Projects Updated On Mon, Sep 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC proposes to completely stop land acquisition for thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through a renewable energy push. India’s largest coal-fired power producer NTPC has announced that it proposes to completely stop land acquisition for greenfield thermal projects and rather look for reducing its carbon footprint through an aggressive renewable […] Read more
HSBC ‘Green Deposit’ for Corporates Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy PRODUCT BRIEF: HSBC has launched its Green Deposit product in India for its corporate clients. The first-of-its-kind product for the Indian market, the Green Deposit will enable the bank’s clients to support greener more sustainable projects. PRODUCT FEATURES: The fixed tenure deposits through the product will go towards financing eligible businesses and projects that promote the […] Read more
Old King Coal is Dead – Long Live The King Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Coal is the dominant source of energy in India because it’s locally available and has historically been quite cheap, more so because there hasn’t been aggressive regulation or taxation upon its externalities yet. However, future coal will look different than older coal because it will have to be more sustainable and also cost-effective. Renewable energy […] Read more
“Esdec Is Still An Installer Focused Company”, Stijn Vos, CEO Updated On Sat, Sep 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ever since it was started in 2004 by two installers, the Netherlands based Esdec has carved a unique niche for itself, focusing on the rooftop solar segment with their mounting systems. The firm has been in the news earlier last year for its acquisition led strategy, especially in the US market. With a focus on […] Read more
MSEDCL Continues To Write the Rulebook On Killing Solar Rooftop Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra State Energy Distribution Company Limited continues to find new ways to rile up solar stakeholders. Their latest effort, or ‘non effort’ relates to the piffling demand for central solar subsidy worth Rs 3 crores, for just 25 MW, when the potential in the state according to most experts is easily over 1000 MW. […] Read more
“Govt. should do away with all financial subsidies for the solar biz”, Rahul Gupta, Rays Experts Updated On Fri, Sep 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rays Experts, an early entrant to the solar sector in 2011, has been a quite and dependable performer. Focused mainly on EPC and rooftop work till recently, the firm just inaugurated the first 10 MW of its solar park in Haryana, a first for the state too. We spoke to Rahul Gupta, MD &CEO, who […] Read more
MNRE Invites EOI for Installation of Innovative Solar Pumps Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited expression of interest (EOI) for the installation of innovative solar pumps for the promotion of innovative solar pump technologies The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had issued Guidelines for promoting innovative solar pumps in June this year. And the Ministry has now invited innovators/ manufacturers/ service providers to submit an […] Read more
MNRE Invites Suggestions for Centralised Tendering of 4.5 Lakh Solar Pumps Under KUSUM Scheme Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited suggestions for centralised tendering for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under the KUSUM Scheme. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in a new notification has proposed to soon initiate the centralised tendering process for the current year target of 4.5 lakh standalone solar pumps under […] Read more
Geospatial Tool Launched to Aid in Faster Deployment of RE Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The India chapter of non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping make better choices in selecting land for siting RE projects The India chapter of science-based non-profit Nature Conservancy has launched a geospatial tool for helping decision-makers, investors, and financiers to make better choices in selecting land for siting renewable energy (RE) projects like solar and […] Read more
