MNRE Gets Approval For Rs 454 Crore Spends To Support Renewables for the Next 5 Years Updated On Fri, Dec 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The approvals, covering the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, have all been communicated this week. Covering the areas of supporting research and development (Rs 228 crores), Public Awareness (Rs 26 crores) and Human Resources Development ( Rs 200 crores), the idea is to provide the MNRE with funds to achieve key objectives. While readers will be […] Read more
KKR Launches New RE Platform ‘Stellar Renewable Power’ Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Investment firm KKR has launched “Stellar Renewable Power”, a new platform that aims to source, develop and operate utility-scale solar plants and storage facilities on behalf of KKR’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) strategy. Stellar will source opportunities through greenfield development and acquisitions of early-stage assets from other developers. Renewable energy expert Vijay Venkatachalam will lead Stellar. […] Read more
CERC Declines To Step in For Change In Law Petition From Mahindra Renewables Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a recent judgement, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) rejected Mahindra Renewables Private Limited’s arguments in its petition regarding Change of Law (CIL) rules with respect to a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) in December 2018. Mahindra Renewables petitioned CERC, seeking that the imposition of safeguard duty on […] Read more
Europe & US Boost Their Domestic Wind Energy Industries Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Announcements of new projects and partnerships — Vineyard Wind 1, Valmont SM’s new wind turbine tower factory at Port of Esbjerg, and the Nigg Offshore Wind factory, to name a few — indicate that Europe and the US are ramping up their wind manufacturing capacity to gain a strong foothold in the much anticipated renewable energy-powered […] Read more
Energy Major Equinor Buys 45% Stake in UK Battery Maker Noriker Power Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Equinor has signed an agreement with Noriker Power Limited, a battery storage developer in the United Kingdom focusing on the engineering and project development of utility scale storage and stability services. The agreement includes the acquisition of a 45% stake in Noriker, with an option to acquire the full company at a later stage. In […] Read more
Energy Wind Performance Specialist Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expands knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas. Key Responsibilities:- Supports a wide variety of assignments on domestic and international […] Read more
India’s Journey Towards Clean Energy Transition in 2022: Stepped Approach Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Vishnu Sudarsan, J Sagar Associates Decarbonize, digitise and decantrise is the new mantra for India’s energy transition roadmap. PM Modi’s Paris pledge has given a shot in the arm for the country’s transition plan towards clean energy and to achieve the goal of greening the economy. It provides certainty and visibility to a clean […] Read more
ONGC, SECI to Jointly Develop Renewable Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy To realize its green energy objectives, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), an official statement said. The MoU provides a broad, overarching framework for the two national energy companies to collaborate on renewable energy projects including solar, wind, solar parks, […] Read more
French Firm Newheat Raises €7 M for Renewable Heat Development Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy French renewable heat supplier Newheat has announced the completion of a €7 million fundraising to support its development of renewable heat in France and internationally. Under this fundraising, Bpifrance bank is investing via its FIEE fund dedicated to energy and environment, alongside Newheat’s main original shareholders Noria and Etchart. Newheat offers decarbonization solutions for large […] Read more
