Loans Worth Rs 1.25 Lakh Cr so far Under Discoms Liquidity Package Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by PFC and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power Discoms Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by state-owned non-banking finance firms Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power distribution […] Read more
EESL Plans to Install 500 More EV Charging Stations in FY21 Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy “EESL is striding towards installing at least 500 chargers by the end of the financial year,” said Rajat Sud, EESL Managing Director. The joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has proclaimed to install at least 500 more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country during […] Read more
“EEG-Novelle”, New Renewable Energy Law For Germany Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The parliament of Germany has approved a draft of the reform of the new renewable energy law called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most important ones is the exemption from the payment of the EEG-levy, which is usually applied to all power producers […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more
Unpaid Electric Bills Weakens the Efforts to Improve Access to All Updated On Wed, Dec 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric utilities in many developing countries often don’t get fully paid by consumers for the power they supply. A new study by the University of Chicago and partner institutes suggests that this has led to widespread outages and rationing of power. This poor electricity access may be a consequence of society treating electricity as a […] Read more
Enel Plans to Invest €160 Bn by 2030 to Accelerate the Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Nov 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Enel has released its vision 2030 and announced that it is placing at the core of its strategy the acceleration of the energy transition. One of the biggest utilities in Europe – Enel has released its vision 2030 and 2021–2023 strategic plan. The firm has announced that it is placing at the core of its […] Read more
Iberdrola Pledges €75 Billion to Capitalise on Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Nov 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ignacio Galán CEO of Iberdrola “After 20 years of anticipating the energy transition, our business model positions us as a key agent in the transformation of the industrial fabric. With our experience, our engagement with society and our financial strength, we are advancing a model for long-term sustainable economic growth capable of meeting the current […] Read more
ADB Grants $132.8 Mn Loan to Modernise Power Distribution Network in Meghalaya Updated On Wed, Nov 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in Meghalaya. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 132.8 million loan to improve power quality and upgrade the power distribution network in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya. The project will construct 23 substations; renovate […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Agriculture Electricity Cash Transfer Scheme Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh has introduced the Agriculture Electricity Cash Transfer Scheme that will virtually do away with the free power supply to the farming sector. The state government of Andhra Pradesh is all set to introduce the Agriculture Electricity Cash Transfer Scheme from the 2021-22 financial year that will virtually do away with the free power supply to […] Read more