ACC Okays Appointment of PK Das as CMD, IREDA Updated On Sat, May 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has provided its consent for the appointment of Pradip Kumar Das as new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a central power financial institution, as per the sources. ACC committee is comprised of the Prime Minister […] Read more
Plummeting Energy Demand to Result in Record Decline in Carbon Emissions: IEA Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system with a 6 percent drop in global power demand predicted for this year. A new report has highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system in more than seven decades, with the drop in demand this year […] Read more
EDF Invites Indian Startups to Bring Innovative Solns for Electric World Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF will provide selected startups with support to help improve their reputation and project, along with accessibility to EDF network and expertise to develop further business opportunities, and enabling them to move from planning phase to commercial roll-out. The company will also provide visibility on EDF digital platforms, along with a cash prize of up […] 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
Dropping Prices of Solar, Wind and Storage a Risk for Existing Coal, Gas: BNEF Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis, solar PV and onshore wind are now the cheapest sources of new-build generation for at least two-thirds of the global population. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF) shows that the global benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for onshore wind and utility-scale PV, has fallen 9 percent […] 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
Enphase and Sunlogics to Deliver Residential Solar Solns in Belgium Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Enphase Energy has teamed-up with Sunlogics, a full-service residential solar installer that delivers custom-made solar solutions to customers in Belgium. Enphase Energy, one of the world’s leading suppliers of solar microinverters, has announced it has teamed-up with Sunlogics, a full-service residential solar installer that delivers custom-made solar solutions to customers in Belgium. Sunlogics, with headquarters […] Read more
EV Charging Startup Gets Backing of Siemens, Soros Fund Management Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electric Vehicle (EV) charging startup Amply Power has secured USD 13.2 million in Series A funding from investors including Siemens Financial Services and Soros Fund Management to advance its services for commercial fleets. The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Vic Shao, helps commercial fleet operators to go electric by providing EV charging infrastructure with fixed […] Read more
Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing? Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ashish Anand, a Chandigarh-based businessman reached out to us four months back. With an independent house in the city, he was keen to explore the idea of a solar rooftop for his house. As always, we put him in touch with relevant state sources, and for good measure, a couple of vendors who install solar […] Read more