Retiring old Thermal Plants the 1st Hurdle in Reducing Discoms Debts: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Discoms need to work with state governments to retire their old inefficient and expensive thermal power plants as the first step in reducing their debts A new report by IEEFA proposes recommendations to reduce financial and operational inefficiencies across India’s power distribution sector, which as of May 2020 had accumulated massive overdue payment liabilities of […] Read more
IFC Grants $25 Mn to NMB Bank to Boost Green Financing in Nepal Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC is providing a USD 25 million loan to NMB Bank to boost financing for green projects and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a USD 25 million loan to NMB Bank, one of Nepal’s premier banks, to boost financing […] Read more
Govt Urges Stakeholders to Contact Nodal Officer for Grievance Redressal on Pref to Make in India Order Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an office memorandum stating that for any grievance redressal purpose with respect to its order on ‘Preference to Make in India’, industry stakeholders can contact to the nodal officer. For this purpose, Sutapa Majumdar is the MNRE’s nodal officer for dealing grievances w.r.t. the matter. […] Read more
PM Emphasizes on Financial Sustainability of Power Sector, Make in India Updated On Thu, May 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for improving the financial sustainability of the power sector in order to solve the issues prevailing in the sector especially the power distribution sector. He said during a detailed review meeting held on Thursday evening on the power sector with the Ministry of Power (MoP) and the Ministry […] Read more
The Power Minister and Power Honchos In Virtual Open House. Report Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual meet organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today, Shri R.K. Singh, Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy joined leaders from the power sector for a frank and open discussion on the key issues facing the sector. Broadcast live on Youtube, the discussion made for a great example of engagement […] Read more
Top 10 States for Renewable Energy Installations in Last 4 Years Updated On Fri, May 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy A list of the top 10 states that have implemented the maximum amount of renewable energy projects in the last four years. As part of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has undertaken to install at least forty percent of its total electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel […] Read more
Ameresco Partners with New Hampshire on Energy Savings Performance Contract Updated On Tue, May 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ameresco is partnering with the State of New Hampshire for undertaking energy conservation measures at over 20 state facilities Ameresco, a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, has announced that it is partnering with the State of New Hampshire on an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) that will allow for energy conservation measures at […] Read more
Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more