Global trailblazers offer inclusive off-grid solutions Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy By Chhavi Sharma, International Programme Manager, Ashden The shortlists for the annual Ashden Awards highlight a new crop of grassroots renewable energy solutions – revealing key trends in the sector, and raising the profile of its breakout stars. The awards accelerate climate innovation creating fairer, better low-carbon world. The awards shortlists, announced earlier this month, […] Read more
RK Singh Urges States To Form Steering Committees On Clean Energy Transition Updated On Wed, May 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh has asked all chief ministers, and lieutenant governors of Union Territories to set up state-level steering committees for energy transition to reduce carbon emissions. A statement from power ministry reads, “Singh stressed on the role of the state governments for successful implementation of reduction in emission intensity by 45 percent […] Read more
Ez4EV Plays At the Intersection of Storage And Digital Payments Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Startups are making the most of the EV transition, especially with digital payments made so easy in India. We now have Ez4EV Pvt Ltd (easy-for-electric vehicles), an energy management company and developer of innovative solutions for the EV charging sector, has broken barriers of the standard source (grid) of energy input by successful design and […] Read more
IREDA Keen To Promote Renewable Energy Projects In Odisha Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) met Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, Chief Secretary, Govt of Odisha, in Bhubaneshwar on May 13 over the prospects of Renewable Energy in the state. “IREDA is keen to promote more RE projects in Odisha, realizing the immense green energy potential in […] Read more
A Simple Solar Light Is Life Changing In This Indonesian Village Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar is more than just light. In a recent article on its website, IRENA has highlighted just how much. The article highlights the example of homemaker Konda Ngguna living in a small village in Laindeha, Sumba Island, Indonesia. Till a few years back, there used to be a total blackout in the Laindeha village after […] Read more
Shell Signs Agreement To Acquire Sprng Energy Group For $1.55 Billion Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Shell Overseas Investment B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), today signed an agreement with Actis Solenergi Limited (Actis) to acquire 100% of Solenergi Power Private Limited for $1.55 billion and with it, the Sprng Energy group of companies. Sprng Energy supplies solar and wind power to electricity distribution companies in India. Its […] Read more
Infrastructure sector needs to think beyond traditional finance options Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Infrastructure project financing is the key to taking projects successfully from planning to completion stage. The lion’s share of infrastructure finance is shouldered by banks but with stricter regulations on banks and their lending to the infrastructure sector due to NPAs, projects will require new sources of finance. Choosing the right means of funding infrastructure […] Read more
Gautam Solar Introduces ‘Gel Battery’ for Better Storage Across Sectors Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gautam Solar has launched a new Gel Battery for domestic and international markets to address the need for energy storage for solar power plants, electric vehicles, telecom and rural electrification. Gautam Solar says that its Gel Batteries are cost -effective, thermally stable, long lasting and sealed maintenance free with no topping up ever required. Gautam […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Commissions 160MW AC solar project in Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar, a major integrated solar company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has commissioned a 160MW AC solar project at Jetstar, Rajasthan. Approximately 6,75,000 numbers of monocrystalline PV modules were used in this installation and it will produce 387MUs of energy per year, an official statement said. “The Jetstar project was completed […] Read more