EESL Operationalises Over 5 Lakh Smart Meters Across India Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Under Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has successfully installed more than 5 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Commenting on […] Read more
Japan’s GPIF and ADB Partner to Finance Green Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB and Japan’s GPIF recently formed a partnership to support green project financing through investments in ADB’s green bonds. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) recently formed a partnership to support green project financing through investments in ADB’s green bonds. “We are pleased to collaborate with GPIF on this […] Read more
Macquarie to Acquire 400 MW Offshore Wind Farm in North Sea Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets has agreed to acquire the 400 MW wind farm BARD Offshore 1, from Unicredit. Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), via a Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5 led consortium, has agreed to acquire Ocean Breeze Energy, the owner of North Sea wind farm BARD Offshore 1, from Unicredit. The 400MW […] Read more
Six More Cities Now Get EESL’s Super-Efficient ACs Updated On Wed, Aug 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy These ACs will undergo no de-rating even at 43oC, which leads to continuous effective cooling even at high temperatures up to 52 oC. After introducing first-of-its-kind super-efficient Air Conditioners (ACs) for Delhi consumers, the government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has expanded this programme to six more cities i.e. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and […] Read more
Air India SATS, Visaka Industries Join Hands for Solar Roofing Solutions Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy This off-grid solution can work up to 6 hours with-holding a weight of over 300 kgs on the roof, and powers 2 air conditioners of 0.75 tons each. In a bid to offer solutions that can save significant amount of energy, publicly traded company Visaka Industries has provided its integrated solar roofing system, ATUM, to […] Read more
Diageo Commits to a Renewable Future in Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diageo will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are carbon and water-efficient British multinational alcoholic beverages company, Diageo has announced that it will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are the […] Read more
India Mulls Subsidies for Battery Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is in the process of zeroing down a direct subsidy plan for battery manufacturing in the country. The government is working on a direct subsidy plan of about Rs 700 crores which will aim to attract Indian as well as foreign firms to play a part in domestic manufacturing of batteries. Benefits such […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 5 MW Solar Plant for Bharat Dynamics Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad. Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of a 5 MW solar power project by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The project was inaugurated by Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Hyderabad. The solar project will generate […] Read more
IRENA and UNFCCC Join Forces to Accelerate RE as Climate Solution Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNFCCC are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy. The […] Read more