International Solar Alliance launches Solar X Grand Challenge in Africa Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance has launched the SolarX Grand Challenge to spur African entrepreneurship and innovation at UNFCCC’s 27th Conference of Parties (COP27). SolarX Grand Challenge aims to catalyse and accelerate solar adoption by motivating innovators and researchers to add value and much-needed innovation and disruption in the solar sector. Under SolarX competition, 20 start-ups and innovators from […] Read more
Will Hydrogen Contribute Toward Energy Transition Of India? Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The first few days of CoP27 have shown quite an enthusiasm for the potential of hydrogen to the energy transition. Government and private leaders have endorsed hydrogen as an opportunity and solution to decarbonise the economy. While the countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are eager to exploit the potential of […] Read more
Germany’s Kfw, India’s SBI Ink EUR 150 million Pact for Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy A financing arrangement for 150 million EUROS (EUR) has been reached by Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the State Bank of India (SBI) to fund solar projects in India. Germany-based KfW finances investments and reform initiatives in a wide variety of sectors, including water supply, energy, and financial systems development. For the German Federal Ministry […] Read more
Learnings From the $12 billion Brookfield Bid For Australia’s Origin Energy Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global investment management firm Brookfield’s $11.8 billion bid that is also supported by the target firm’s board is a clear indication of the volume and direction of money chasing renewable energy assets and growth. Origin energy, which has 4.5 million customrs in Australia, has comitted to a phase out of its non renewable assets. “The […] Read more
FTC Solar’s Clamping Solution for First Solar Modules Enables Rapid Installation Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Austin-headquartered FTC Solar, Inc., a leading provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services, has said that it has developed a novel clamping solution that enables rapid installation of First Solar Series 6 and Series 6 Plus modules. In an official statement, FTC Solar has announced that to support First Solar’s unique thin-film module […] Read more
Mosaic Surpasses $10 Billion in Loans Funded for Residential Solar, Sustainable Homes in US Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy American fintech giant Mosaic has announced that it has surpassed $10 billion in loans funded through its platform. Mosaic is a leading financing platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvements. This double-digit milestone comes just seven weeks after announcing $9 billion in loans funded, showing accelerated growth for the clean energy fintech company. […] Read more
IRENA Report: Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study titled “Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook” has been released by the IRENA (The International Renewable Energy Agency). This report offers an extensive, long-term energy roadmap that emphasises renewable energy sources for Indonesia’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system. The energy transition depends on Indonesia. As one of the Association of Southeast Asian […] Read more
Oorjan Cleantech Hits Milestone of Enabling 150 MW of Solar, $100 Mn Deployment Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Mumbai-based green energy startup Oorjan Cleantech has achieved a significant milestone by deploying $100 million (USD) in green capital and enabling the installation of 150 megawatts of solar power in just four years. India has been working to adopt renewable energy quickly as part of its strategy to combat climate change (RE). India aims […] Read more
Panvel Municipal Corporation Floats Tender for Rooftop Solar at 5 Panvel Sites Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy At a time when rooftop solar is gaining traction in Maharashtra, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has come up with a tender seeking a contractor to install a rooftop solar power project at PMC’s five key properties in the city. The corporation has selected Adyakrantiveer Vasudev Basudev Phadke Natyagruha, Fire Office Building, Dr Ambedkar Bhavan, […] Read more
