KKR Launches Renewable Energy Platform ‘Virescent’ in India Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Global investment firm KKR has announced the launch of Virescent Infrastructure, a newly created platform to acquire renewable energy assets in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, Virescent aims to expand its diversified portfolio of operational renewable energy […] Read more
Infosys is Carbon Neutral 30 Years Ahead of Target, Announces ESG Vision for 2030 Updated On Fri, Oct 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Infosys, as a part of its ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance efforts, it is now carbon neutral in compliance with PAS 2060 standards. Infosys, one of India’s leading software services firm, has announced that as a part of its ongoing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts, including leveraging renewables, orchestrating energy efficiencies and driving unique […] Read more
Cost Reduction in Storage is Key for the Next Level of Solar Growth: Pradeep Chauhan Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pradeep Chauhan, Country Manager, Indian Subcontinent for Solarpack Corporacion Tecnologica, SA, the Spanish solar firm making waves finds himself in focus, after his firm made a record low bid of Rs 2.36 to win a 300 MW share at a SECI Auction this year. Solarpack, which has been bidding, and growing aggressively in multiple markets, […] Read more
Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by Japan, South Korea To Ensure Solar Growth Updated On Thu, Oct 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The story in India might be depressing, with installations likely to hit a 4 year low this year after the peak of 2017, but the bigger picture for solar remains bright. That is because in the economies that can truly swing the balance, solar remains key to achieving key emission and carbon neutrality goals. Joining […] Read more
Total Wins 20% of the Latest National Solar Tenders in France Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total has been awarded 67 MWp of solar projects representing 20% of the volumes awarded in the eighth period of national solar tenders called in France Total, through Total Quadran, a wholly-owned affiliate dedicated to developing and producing renewable energy in France, was awarded 67 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar projects representing 20 percent of the […] Read more
Pandemic Saves 2.5 Years of Emissions, Accelerates Coal Timeline in India: BNEF Updated On Wed, Oct 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The drop in energy demand due to the pandemic will remove some 2.5 years worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to BNEF The stark drop in energy demand due to the coronavirus pandemic will remove some 2.5 years’ worth of energy sector emissions between now and 2050, according to research company […] Read more
EBRD, AIIB and Partners to Finance 100 MW Wind Farm in Kazakhstan Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD and its partners are supporting the construction of a 100 MW wind farm near the town of Zhanatas in the south of Kazakhstan. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and its partners are promoting the further transition from coal-fired power plants to renewable-energy power generation in Kazakhstan by supporting the construction of […] Read more
PM Modi Lists the Seven key Drivers of India’s Energy Map Updated On Tue, Oct 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy PM Modi listed the seven key drivers of change and development that will represent India’s energy map at the India Energy Forum CERAWeek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at India Energy Forum CERAWeek through video conference, speaking highly of what India has achieved in the energy field and listing the seven key […] Read more
GECF and IRENA Advance Energy Transformation Updated On Mon, Oct 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Upon the GECF invitation HE Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Agency (IRENA) performed at the 46th edition of the signature Monthly Gas Lecture Series under the title “The Energy Transformation: the Way Forward”. The event focused on continuous energy transition acceleration, as well as necessitated the role of investments in frontrunning technologies […] Read more
