Seventy Majors From India’s Top 100 Corporates Shifting to RE: WWF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Giving a boost to the Renewable energy sector in India, the latest WWF India report says that 70% of top Indian corporates have shown increased uptake of Renewable energy. The report titled, ‘Renewable Energy Demand in India: Corporate Buyers’ Perspective’ was launched by Mr. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman, Godrej & Boyce in Mumbai at a WWF-India and The […] Read more
IFC and HSBC Green Bond Targeting Climate Finance in Emerging Markets Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and HSBC have announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Global Asset Management recently announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets, increasing access to […] Read more
UP Discoms Submit Plans For Meeting Backlog and Future RPO Commitments Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total shortfall in RPO fulfilment (up to November 2018-19) for non-solar power stood at 4295.52 MU and that for solar stood at 3993.69 MU. The Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) recently reviewed in a suo moto proceeding, the fulfilment of RPO targets by obligated state distribution companies (discoms), as per the commissions RPO […] Read more
Regulatory Challenges a Limiting Factor for RE in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory challenges for coal-based projects in the long term, global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revealed. The higher share of renewable energy in the total energy mix presents key regulatory challenges in terms of integrating new renewable […] Read more
Canada Launches Climate Action Incentive Fund Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Businesses that plan to build renewable energy projects are eligible to receive up to 25% of project-related costs, with funding ranging from C$20,000 to C$250,000, under the Climate Action Incentive Fund. The government of Canada has launched a new incentive program, the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), to help fight climate change, the federal […] Read more
Energy Sector Yet to Realise the Full Potential of Intelligent Automation Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy and utilities sector is making increasing use of intelligent automation, including a significant rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) since 2017, but executives are underestimating its full potential with large scale projects taking a back seat, according to new research from the Capgemini Research Institute. The report highlights that the […] Read more
Finolex Cables Posts Profit Jump in Q4 Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Finolex Cables Ltd., (FCL) recently released its results for the fourth quarter as well as the full year of 2018-19. Revenues for the quarter ended March 2019 were Rs.8216.9 million as against Rs.7992.0 million for the corresponding period in the year 2017-18 representing a 3% growth in value terms. In volume terms, all Electrical Wires […] Read more
Global Single-Phase Inverter Market Records 11.2% Increase in 2018: Report Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, global shipments of single-phase inverter increased by 11.2 percent in 2018. Boosted by a strong residential PV demand. IHS Markit released its annual PV inverter market report in early May. According to the report, the world grid-connected PV inverter shipments remained almost flat in 2018. However, while the world grid-connected […] Read more
Fortum and Nordkraft JV to Target Norwegian Wind Power Development Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Fortum and Norwegian energy company Nordkraft have formed a joint venture, Fortum Nordkraft Vind DA, to develop new wind power projects in Norway. The two companies have been successfully co-operating in Norwegian wind power since 2017 when Fortum entered the Norwegian wind market. “Fortum’s goal is to grow substantially in the Nordic wind and Norway […] Read more