United Nations Donates $10 Million for Renewables to Support Zimbabwe Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Just when Zimbabwe has been facing acute power shortages and prolonged darkness hampering the economic activities and the quality of life of the citizens, the United Nations (UN) has made a donation of $10 million to the African country to finance the development of renewable energy projects. The donation is to enable Zimbabwe to come […] Read more
IIT Madras Installs a Wave Energy Generator Off the Coast of Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Dec 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy IIT Madras researchers asserted to have created an energy converter that can produce electricity from ocean waves. The second week of November saw the successful conclusion of the trials. The test was carried out in collaboration with the Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad and the Andhra Pradesh-based firm Virya Paramita Energy (VPE). […] Read more
Follow the Money, As Funding Shifts Completely to Renewables Over Coal in 2021 Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study titled “Financiers Prefer Wind And Solar Over Coal” has been released by CFA (Center For Financial Accountability). According to the Coal vs. Renewables Financial Analysis 2022, L&T Finance overtook SBI as the largest financier of renewable energy project financing in 2021. The annual energy finance conference co-hosted by CFA and IIT Madras saw […] Read more
Adani Green Operationalises Third Hybrid Power Plant In Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Dec 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Adani Group’s renewable energy company, Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL), recently announced that its third hybrid power plant in Rajasthan, with a 450 megawatt capacity, had been placed into operation. Adani Green Energy’s hybrid plant, with a total 1,440 MW capacity, has the greatest operational hybrid power producing capacity. The third wind-solar hybrid power […] Read more
Adani Green Raises $200 Mn Through Yen-Denominated Refinancing Deal Updated On Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has raised a Japanese yen-denominated loan to refinance its current debt for 350 MW of solar projects in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This was done through its subsidiary Adani Solar Energy AP Six. The facility consists of an amortizing project loan for JPY 27,954 million ($200 million), with […] Read more
India’s Policy Framework For Low-Carbon Electricity Generation Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy India recently submitted its Long-term Low-Carbon Development strategy to the requirements of the Paris Agreement. The South Asian country aims to go carbon-neutral by 2070, requiring adopting new technological developments while taking care of all the associated risks. For this, the Policy framework that the country adopts will matter the most in its transition to […] Read more
GEDA Floats Tender for Setting Up 40 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Dec 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The commissioning, operation, and maintenance of 40 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at various places around Goa are being solicited by the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). Through the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) program, the charging stations will be installed on a design, build, operate, finance, and transfer […] Read more
HDFC Bank to Make Significant Investments in EV Loans Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Despite certain setbacks on the level of the auto industry, HDFC Bank is seeking to triple its financing for electric vehicle (EV) purchases in the next three years. This is due to an early assessment that lending is proving to be profitable. The banking institution aims to triple the ebook dimension by 2025 after initially […] Read more
The 5 Key Takeaways From CoP27 Updated On Mon, Nov 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Time is ticking and catastrophic natural events are on the verge of becoming a new normal for human existence. The uncertain times of economic and regional instabilities are marred by dreadful climate events across the globe – from floods in Pakistan to raging forest fires in Australia. The signs are clear for the policymakers and […] Read more
