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
ISA Assembly Concludes With Trillion Dollar Pledge For 2030 Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The fourth General assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded on October 21 with a pledge to achieve the 1 trillion dollar funding target for creating new solar capacity by 2030. Presided by Union Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R.K. Singh, who is also the President of the General assembly, the funding […] Read more
Key Highlights From SECI’s RFS for Battery Storage Systems Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI’s release of the RFS document inviting submissions for Pilot Projects of 500 MW/1000MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems in India finally gets the process started on this critical aspect of the future for renewable energy. We bring you some key highlights from the document. At the outset, the RFS, for the first time acknowledges […] Read more
REC Raises 5 Year Loan Of $75 million From SMBC Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a first for any NBFC in India, REC Limited has successfully raised a USD 75 million, 5-year Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) linked Syndicated Term Loan on October 7, 2021, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Singapore Branch appointed as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. Along with the loan, REC has also […] Read more
John Kerry Gives a Huge Solar Endorsement at ISA Assembly Keynote Updated On Thu, Oct 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy At the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) fourth general assembly, John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and 68th U.S. Secretary of State, delivered the keynote address. In his address, Kerry highlighted the opportunities in the solar sector towards climate action and India as an investment destination for solar power. 106 countries are participating in […] Read more
NTPC REL Invites EoI for 15 GW of Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited an Expression of Interest (EoI) from domestic manufacturers for providing approximately 15 GW of solar modules upto a cumulative period of minimum five years. The last date to submit the EoI is November 8, 2021, the responses will be opened on the next day. The sourced modules […] Read more
B.Tech In Energy Engineering At IIT Delhi To Start From Coming Session Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has announced a new undergraduate course– B.Tech. in Energy Engineering, that will be offered by the institute’s department of energy science and engineering (DESE). The move comes even as the opportunities, and requirements for skilled energy professionals skyrockets, with the country in the midst of a massive energy […] Read more
Singareni Collieries Tenders for PMC For 250 MW Floating Solar Project Updated On Tue, Oct 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Telangana-based Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a JV between the Government of India and the Government of Telangana, has issued a tender calling for Project Management Consultancy for a 250 MWp (DC) floating solar at Lower Manair Dam (LMD), Karimnagar. For Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), which recently inaugurated 37 MW of solar plants at […] Read more
Fotowatio Sells 49% In Australia Arm To OMERS Infrastructure Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a leading Spanish developer of utility-scale renewable energy projects and part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, have today announced the sale of a 49% interest in FRV Australia Group to OMERS Infrastructure (the “Transaction”). Under the terms of the Transaction, OMERS Infrastructure will acquire a 49% interest in FRV’s Australian renewable energy platform, […] Read more
