Pattern Energy and CPP Investments Complete Merger Transaction Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pattern Energy Group and CPP Investments have announced the completion of the previously announced merger transaction Pattern Energy Group and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have announced the completion of the previously announced merger transaction. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CPP Investments acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Pattern […] Read more
IRENA Invites RE Developers to Register Projects on Investment Platform Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA is calling for renewable energy project developers to register suitable projects via a purpose-built portal organised around 14 regional clusters. A landmark initiative launched by a coalition of intergovernmental partners during the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019, has now entered an operational phase. The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) contribution to the […] Read more
Distribution the Weakest Link in India’s Power Sector: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Mar 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA briefing note has found that the power distribution sector is the weakest link in the entire value chain of the Indian power sector. The precarious financial health of Discoms coupled with a lack of competition is undermining India’s power distribution and generation sectors and hindering much needed new renewable energy investment, a […] Read more
‘Letter of Comfort’ From PFC/ REC/ IREDA now at Par With Bank Guarantees Updated On Mon, Mar 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has decided to treat a letter of comfort issued by state-run shadow banking firms like PFC, REC, and IREDA at par with bank guarantees. To improve the business environment for clean energy projects and attract investments, the government has decided to treat a letter of comfort (undertaking) issued by state-run shadow banking firms […] Read more
GM Reveals new Ultium Batteries and Flexible Platform for EV Expansion Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy General Motors (GM) has shared details of its strategy to grow the company’s electric vehicle (EV) sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. General Motors (GM) has shared details of its strategy to grow the company’s electric vehicle (EV) sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. “Our team accepted the challenge to transform product development at GM and position our […] Read more
India EV Battery Swapping Propelled by low Penetration of Charging Stations: P&S Intelligence Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Due to increased run-time and improved remunerative prospects for shared e-mobility drivers, the demand for EV battery swapping is rising in India Due to increased run-time and improved remunerative prospects for shared e-mobility drivers, the demand for electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping is rising in India, a new report by market research and consulting services […] Read more
DGTR Proposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Al-Zn Coated Flat Products Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy DGTR – Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has proposed the imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports on Aluminium and Zinc coated products from 3 nations. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has in its final findings on a recent case, proposed the imposition of anti-dumping duty on […] Read more
Made In India. Is Change Coming Soon from China? Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the 2020 Union Budget, the Finance Minister made a not so subtle pitch for ‘Assemble In India’, even as the focus on Made in India continued. For India’s solar sector, the issue has never been more urgent, with over 80 percent of equipment imports from China. The Economic Survey, which precedes the budget by […] Read more
Govt Drafts New Battery Waste Management Rules; Seeks Suggestions Updated On Fri, Feb 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has drafted new rules for battery waste management that will make it the responsibility of manufacturers, importers, assemblers and re-conditioners to collect used batteries against the new ones sold by them. According to an official notification, the proposed draft rules known as the ‘Battery Waste Management Rules, 2020’ include all kinds of batteries as listed in the Schedule-I, regardless […] Read more
