KKR Backed Virescent Infra InvIT Raises Rs 460 Crores Updated On Wed, Sep 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Virescent Infrastructure, the renewable energy platform sponsored by global investment firm KKR, has set up India’s first renewable energy infrastructure investment trust (“InvIT”), Virescent Renewable Energy Trust (“VRET”). VRET has raised Rs 460 crores (US$62 million) from a group of foreign and domestic investors. Leading the transaction, on behalf of its clients, is Alberta Investment […] Read more
AIIB and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilize greater private capital for renewable energy. The agreement was signed today by AIIB President Jin Liqun and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a […] Read more
Solar PLI Tender Gets Massive Response, Close to 55 GW Worth Bids Submitted Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar PLI tender, (Production Linked Incentive) where IREDA is the implementing agency, has received a massive response from bidders, with just 9 bidders going for 4 GW capacity creation each. Another 9 bidders make up the remaining bids for 18,809 MW of capacity building. (View Scheme Details Here) The PLI Scheme has divided an […] Read more
Yulu, Adani Partner to Provide 24×7 Battery Charging Access in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based e-mobility service provider Yulu has partnered with Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), one of the key Mumbai discoms, with the mutual objective of working towards building a sustainable city by reducing traffic congestion and air pollution in Mumbai. With this collaboration, Yulu will have access to multiple AEML premises across Mumbai, and will work […] Read more
APTEL Accepts TPREL Claim For GST Compensation, After MERC Rejection Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy In an interesting judgement uploaded yesterday, the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) has upheld an appeal filed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) against an order of the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), on compensation for GST law changes. MSEDCL was the other party to the case, as the discom buying the power from […] Read more
VP Naidu Inaugurates Amp Energy’s 2.4MW Solar Plant in Puducherry Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Amp Energy India has commissioned a 2.4 MW solar power plant at Pondicherry University in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The plant was inaugurated by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on 13th September, 2021, in the presence of the Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, Lt Governor of Puducherry & Chief Rector of Pondicherry University; N Rangasamy, Chief […] Read more
Supply Chain Issues Likely To Linger All Through 2021 And Beyond For Manufacturers Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy The news from inverter manufacturer SMA Solar Technology of a miss on its guidance for 2021 on the back of undersupply of electronic components has not surprised anyone. The news is especially worrying for an industry that has otherwise been remarkably resilient in the wake of disruptions ever since Covid hit in early 2020. SMA’s […] Read more
Ola Electric S1 Scooters Sale Begins Today, Starting at Rs 99,999 Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bangalore-based Ola Electric Mobility is opening the purchase of its electric Ola S1 scooters from today, i.e. September 8, in two variants — S1 and S1 Pro — at Rs 99,999 and Rs 1,29,999, respectively. The two-wheeler manufacturer launched the two new scooters (ex-showroom including FAME II subsidy and excluding state subsidies) last month. Deliveries will […] Read more
CRH Study Makes The Case For India To Drop 27 GW of Planned Coal Fired Generation Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yet another study, this time by Ember and Climate Research Horizons (CRH) has laid down a stark warning for India’s thermal power plans. The report released by the organisation states that based on analysis by Climate Research Horizons (CRH), 27 GW of pre-permit and permitted new coal power plant proposals are now “superfluous to requirements […] Read more
