India, UK unveil 1st global initiative for interconnected solar grids at COP26 Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative yesterday, at the COP26 World Leaders Summit, backed by over 80 countries, to dramatically accelerate the global transition to clean powered world. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), India Presidency of the ISA, and the UK COP Presidency […] Read more
Kotak Mahindra Arm to invest ₹1000cr in Sify’s Data Center biz, RE Assets Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A distressed assets focused fund promoted by a Kotak Mahindra Bank arm on Monday announced a Rs 1,000-crore investment in the data centre business of Sify Technologies. The investment in Sify Infinit Spaces will help the company invest up to Rs 4,000 crore in building data centres in Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad and […] Read more
Midsummer Bags €38 M Grant to Build Thin Film Solar Roofs in Italy Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Italian authorities have confirmed that Swedish manufacturer of thin film CIGS solar cells Midsummer will receive incentives of approximately €38 million in the form of grants and soft loans. These will go towards building a factory and commencing manufacturing lightweight, environmentally friendly thin film solar roofs in Bari, Italy, for the global market. The production […] Read more
Global Alliance Launches at COP26 to Boost RE in Developing Economies Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) will be launched today at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in developing and emerging economies worldwide. Over the next decade, the Alliance aims to unlock USD100 billion in public and private capital and tackle three problems: (1) POWER […] Read more
AGEL Q2 FY 22 Results Out: ₹859 cr Cash Profit in H1, RE Portfolio 20,284 MW Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL), the green arm of the Adani Group, has released the financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2021, reporting that cash profit increased by 45% to Rs. 859 crores in H1 FY22. The company’s overall renewable portfolio increased to 20,284 MW during this period. The Operational […] Read more
Despite more RE invt, global eco recovery is ‘Uneven’, ‘Unsustainable’: IEA Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spending on clean energy amounts to 3% of the USD 16.9 trillion that governments have so far mobilised to bolster their economies from the recession triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest update from IEA (International Energy Agency). The share is up from around 2% in July but still leaves global carbon dioxide (CO2) […] Read more
MoP Notifies Rules for Timely Recovery of Costs due to ‘Change in Law’ Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power (MoP) has notified a new rule for the sustainability of the electricity sector and promotion of clean energy to meet the India’s commitment towards climate change, states a press release. MoP said that investors and other stakeholders in the power sector were concerned about the timely recovery of the cost due […] Read more
India Most ‘Cost-effective’ in Rooftop Solar Power; Beats China, UK & US Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A global study has found that India is the most cost-effective country for generating rooftop solar energy at USD 66 per megawatt-hour, while the cost in China is marginally higher at USD 68 per megawatt-hour. Due to the lower cost, rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTSPV) technology, such as roof-mounted solar panels used in homes, and commercial […] Read more
The Time for Battery Storage & Green Hydrogen Is Here, Says IEEFA Note Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new briefing note from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) states that battery storage and green hydrogen will be vital to India’s energy transition goals, especially the goal of 450 GW of renewables by 2030. “Grid-scale energy storage technologies will play a critical role in India’s decarbonisation journey, helping to integrate the 450 […] Read more
