Indian RE Sector Can Attract Rs 30L-crore Investment Between 2024-2030: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Power transmission in India is emerging as one of the largest unified electricity grids in the world, states the Economic Survey 2023-24. The Indian transmission system has expanded to 4,85,544 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 12,51,080 mega volt amp (MVA) of transformation capacity, until 31 March 2024, stated the survey notes. The survey was […] Read more
Budget 2024: CareEdge Ratings Bats For More Support For Renewables Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy CareEdge Ratings in its latest report on Budget expectations talked about the need to reduce the Goods and Services tax (GST) on renewable energy components upto 5 percent to boost the sector. This comes days before the announcement of the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. CareEdge in its report talked about the need […] Read more
What The Renewable Industry Expects From Union Budget? Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Days ahead of the Union Budget 2024, the Indian renewable energy companies have pinned their hopes on the event. A number of green companies have shared their expectations from the budget. Several of them batted for attention of better taxation regime, working on the hurdles for the green companies and suggested several means that can […] Read more
Indian Wind Sector Prone To Cybersecurity Risks: NITI Aayog Report Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by NITI Aayog identified emerging concerns in cybersecurity for the Indian wind sector due to the import of components for the wind sector, particularly from China, by the Wind Turbine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The report proposes a multi-pronged approach integrating policy interventions, manufacturing support, and robust cybersecurity measures. Given the increasing […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
Serentica’s 180 MW PV Plant Powers Hindustan Zinc Project In Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hindustan Zinc, an integrated zinc producer owned by the Vedanta Group, commenced the first phase of renewable energy integration from Serentica Renewables, the C&I-focused renewable energy firm in India. Renewable energy is being utilized for Hindustan Zinc’s operational business units in Rajasthan. This initiative aims to support the company in decarbonizing its operations. Hindustan Zinc […] Read more
India’s Solar Capacity Crosses 85 GW, Installations Pick Pace Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s total solar energy capacity has now surpassed 85 Gigawatt (GW), latest data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said. The ministry said that with the addition of the new solar capacities in June this year, India’s total renewable capacity (excluding large hydro) touched 148 GW. The ministry’s monthly progress report said […] Read more
