Target set for rooftop solar by 2022 is ‘Unrealistic’: Parliamentary Panel Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The panel further said the Centre should give the scheme a “serious relook”, else, it will derail the target achievement of the National Solar Mission. A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday said that 40 GW target for rooftop solar by 2022 is “unrealistic” and it needs to be “reconsidered” reports PTI. “The Committee feels that the […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives to Acquire First Solar’s India portfolio for Rs 1950 Crore Updated On Mon, Jul 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy IDFC infrastructure will acquire entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects in India for around $300 million. The infrastructure fund of multi-asset manager IDFC Alternatives is set to make its biggest acquisition till date by taking over the entire 200 megawatts of First Solar’s operational portfolio of solar power projects […] Read more
India Aspiring For Global Leadership in Climate Action: Anand Mahindra Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heavy investment in solar and wind has helped drive down costs of electricity to a point where, in many places, renewable sources can generate electricity more cheaply than conventional sources such as coal. India is aspiring for a global leadership in climate action and has set an “ambitious” goal of receiving 40 per cent of […] Read more
OG&E and SunPower Announce 10-Megawatt Solar Plant in Oklahoma Updated On Sat, Jul 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy SunPower will design and build a SunPower Oasis Power Plant system at the Covington site, while OG&E will own the renewable energy credits associated with the system. OGE Energy Corp. electric utility subsidiary Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) and SunPower Corp. has announced that two companies have signed a contract to build a 10-megawatt […] Read more
Finland’s Taaleri Mulling to Acquire Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Taaleri is actively looking for acquiring solar power projects in India. The wealth management and financing company will utilize its Solar Wind fund to invest internationally in renewable energy India’s solar low-tariff is marking a significant global approach as more international companies are eyeing towards India’s solar market. Now a Finland wealth management and financing […] Read more
ReNew to Acquire Orange’s Portfolio in $950 Million Deal to Bulk Up Before IPO Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReNew power is in in active discussions with Orange Renewable to acquire its portfolio of a little over 600 MW of predominantly wind and a smattering of solar assets for Rs 6175 crore ($950 million) of enterprise valuation, and has already submitted a non binding offer and is conducting diligence. Sumant Sinha led ReNew Power […] Read more
Tailoring Solar Power for Textile Industry Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Textile Industry has always been amenable in adapting newer and more efficient technologies. Electricity is most necessary input that mill needs today and it has always remained area of concern in this segment. Textile industry has been early adopter of renewable energy in India and has contributed largely in the growth of clean […] Read more
DRAGON’S EYE on LION’S PIE Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Alright! It gave mostly new narratives to apprehend the ‘Solar’ relation between India and China.The then thought China’s shabby rural-oriented solar program in the 1990s today throws an incremental progression amid the western economic powers. What can be more assertive to say that China is today global leader has divulged as the world’s largest renewable […] Read more
Greenko to Raise $1 Billion Through Asia’s Largest Green Bond Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s leading clean energy company, Greenko will raise one of the largest greenbond sale to date by a company in Asia, up to $1.1billion via an offshore dollar issue. Less than a year after its last offering, India’s leading clean energy company, Greenko, is raising up to $1.1billion via an offshore dollar issue — the […] Read more
