Octopus Grabs 199-MW Solar Portfolio from Statkraft Ireland Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has announced that it finalized the acquisition of four newly-built solar farms situated in close proximity to Dublin, Ireland. The four solar installations collectively boast a capacity of 199MW and were procured from Statkraft Ireland, the developer, and constructor of the projects, overseen by ORIT. With this acquisition, ORIT’s portfolio […] Read more
With $500 million of Production Tax Credits, 600 MW Solar Project Moves Ahead In US Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Vesper Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale renewable energy assets, has announced the closing of financing for its Hornet Solar project. The asset will deliver renewable energy to communities throughout Texas, provide grid stability, and mitigate price volatility in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) which provides power to the grid in the […] Read more
BUDGET: Solar Industry Wants Funds For RTS, Lower GST On Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to announce the Union Budget today in Lok Sabha, the solar industry is anticipating several announcements for the sector. Several industry experts anticipate announcements that could support the industry. However, most of the solar industry experts who spoke on the issue talked about reduced taxes for […] Read more
CFA Under PM-KUSUM (Comp.-C) To Continue Till Further Orders, Clarifies MNRE Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in the latest notification clarified that the Central Financial Assitance (CFA) for Feeder-Level Solarisation (FLS) under the PM-KUSUM scheme would continue till further notice. The ministry said that the notice was issued in the wake of inquiries from several states on the matter. The ministry said that […] Read more
ResponsAbility Invests USD 25mn In BluSmart EV Network Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy As part of its broader USD 500 million climate investment strategy aimed at actively reducing CO2 emissions in Asia, responsAbility will invest up to USD 25 million on behalf of its investors in Indian EV ride-hailing service provider-BluSmart, the firm announced. “This investment will help BluSmart expand its EV charging infrastructure across India and is […] Read more
Manager- Business Development & Sales Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Responsibilities:- Managing and contributing to the execution of First Solar’s India strategy including market plan development, competitor and customer assessment, pricing and demand analysis, regulatory, political and policy assessment. Work with market development, product management, EPC and market communications to develop targeted product offerings for India, for the assigned market segment. Provide information to business […] Read more
GE Vernova Bags 1.4-GW Australian Wind Project For Turbine Supply Updated On Tue, Jan 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Onshore Wind business of GE Vernova has confirmed the signing of a strategic framework agreement with Australian RE player Squadron Energy for 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects in New South Wales, Australia. The construction of the Uungala Wind Farm has already begun. The agreement was received in the fourth quarter of 2023 and thereafter […] Read more
Delhi Govt Announces ‘Free Electricity’ For Solar Rooftop Users Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised a ‘zero electricity bill’ for energy users who opt for rooftop solar today. The CM said the government had made a special provision in the upcoming Solar Policy to give solar prosumers free electricity in Delhi. The state cabinet recently approved the state solar policy. The government will soon […] Read more
TATA Motors Launches 100 Electric Buses In Jammu For 12-Years Period Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Motors recently announced delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV) air-conditioned buses to Jammu Smart City Limited through TML Smart City Mobility Solutions (J&K) Pvt Ltd, a Tata Motors Group company. It stated, “The initiative was led by the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and is aimed at establishing […] Read more
