Neglecting Renewables Could Cost Indonesia’s Energy Edge: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy No country is immune to the rapid disruption occurring in the global energy sector. New technological innovations in both supply and demand have changed the technical versus economic discourse. Renewables are now cheaper than any fossil fuel in most parts of the world. And Indonesia’s no exception to this transition as per IEEFA. The sharp […] Read more
BEE Launches SAATHEE Portal to Track State Energy Efficiency Targets at NECA Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy BEE launched the SAATHEE (State-wise Actions on Annual Targets and Headways on Energy Efficiency) portal at the recently held NECA ceremony The Ministry of Power, in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), recently held the 30th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA), to promote energy conservation among all the sectors of the economy, followed […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
Savosolar Signs Delivery Contract for a Solar Thermal System in France Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Savosolar signs delivery contract for a solar thermal system to AbSOLAR in Cadaujac, France Savosolar has signed a delivery contract with AbSOLAR SAS valued at approximately c. EUR 300 thousand for a solar thermal plant delivery in Cadaujac, France. Delivery of this plant will happen during the first half of 2021. Savosolar informed on April […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
Blown: How India Lost The Solar Rooftop Battle Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in 2015, when India declared its renewable energy target of 175GW for 2022, with 100 GW as the share of solar power, the euphoria over the sheer ambition papered over a lot of questions. For not only was this target truly ambitious, but to many, it finally declared the government’s resolve to break away […] Read more
Emergence of Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Suman Jagdev, Director & Lead – Strategy Consulting, GCA Corporation, Mumbai The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations has led to articulation of clear actions for a sustainable world underpinned by responsible consumption and production. Governments are required to meet targets assigned by the United Nations and frame adequate regulations and […] Read more
Can ATUM Bridge The Rooftop Solar Gap for India? Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Hyderabad based Visaka Industries, an established firm (Rs 1057 crore revenues in 2019-20) in the construction sector with multiple product lines ranging from corrugated cement sheets, fibre cement boards, and manmade yarn, the move into Hybrid solar roofs might be the most transformational yet. Not only does the new venture mark its entry into […] Read more
ITC Limited Commits to 100 Percent RE for all Energy Needs by 2030 Updated On Thu, Jan 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy ITC has set itself a target to meet 100 percent of its purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable energy (RE) sources by 2030. Indian multinational conglomerate ITC Limited has announced that it has set itself a target to meet 100 percent of its purchased grid electricity requirements from renewable energy (RE) sources by 2030. “As a part of […] Read more