SmartCity Kochi Wins Award for its Go-Green Efforts Updated On Thu, Mar 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy SmartCity Kochi has won an award for ecological sustainability in recognition of the IT township’s go-green efforts that save energy, conserve water, etc. SmartCity Kochi, a joint venture company formed by the Kerala government and Dubai Holding, has won an industry body’s award for ecological sustainability in recognition of the IT township’s go-green efforts that save energy, conserve water, […] Read more
Tata Motors Lucknow Plant to Meet 100% Energy Demand From RE by 2030 Updated On Thu, Mar 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Motors has announced that its Lucknow plant is on track to attaining 100 percent renewable energy sourcing for all its operations by 2030. Staying true to its core philosophy of adopting sustainable practices, Tata Motors has announced that its Lucknow plant has minimised the use of energy in its functions and processes with its […] Read more
Uzbekistan Sees High Foreign Interest in its Renewable Energy Push Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has shared an update on progress towards the aim of generating a quarter of all electricity from renewable energy, by 2030. The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has shared an update on progress towards the country’s ambitious aim of generating a quarter of all electricity from renewable sources, by 2030. “This […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS Document for 5 GW RTC Power From RE and Thermal Updated On Wed, Mar 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued the RfS document for supply of 5 GW of RTC power from RE projects, complemented with power from coal-based thermal power projects in India. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued the Request for Selection (RfS) document for the selection of renewable energy (RE) power developers for the supply of […] Read more
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
