4000 MW of Wind Projects Stay Stranded in Gujarat deadlock Updated On Wed, Feb 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Strange game of non cooperation and poor coordination in Gujarat has trapped projects worth 4000 MW in red tape. Media had reported in December 2018 about, the Gujarat government’s intransigence regarding projects allotted before its new land policy for wind projects comes up. The policy, which was announced in July 2018, has led to […] Read more
At IDEF, the Focus shifts to Solar Products Updated On Thu, Jan 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy New Delhi is hosting the India Distributed Energy Forum, organised by industry body GOGLA, and their partners IFC Lighting Asia/India and the Ashden India Collective. GOGLA, or the Global Association for off Grid Solar is the global body tasked with promoting its members offerings most effectively. The India Regional Representative, Viraj Gada puts it like […] Read more
Govt to Launch Technology Centres on Solar Energy in Chennai Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DST-IITM Solar Energy Harnessing Centre will focus on a wide range of research and technology development activities such as silicon solar cells that promise high efficiency and are suited for Indian conditions. The Department of Science and Technology is launching three technology centres in Chennai. The three centres will be located at the Indian […] Read more
Sembcorp and Singapore Polytechnic to Collaborate on Solar Panel Recycling Updated On Thu, Jan 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Working together to address the global challenge of photovoltaic waste and commercialise Singapore’s first-ever technology for the recycling of used solar panels. Around the world, solar energy is growing as a source of clean, renewable energy. However, this presents a pressing challenge to the industry: What will become of used solar panels at the end […] Read more
POWERED Accelerator’s Second Cohort Shortlists 9 Women-Led Startups Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Selected companies from the 2nd cohort will be supported with an equity-free seed fund of up to $10,000 after a successful first cohort in October. POWERED Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind global entrepreneurship programme, focusing on women-led businesses in the energy value chain, has shortlisted 9 women-led startups for its 2nd cohort. The 9 women-led startups shortlisted […] Read more
Gujarat Signs 6 MoUs with Netherlands Including Wind, Solar Energy Deals Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The CM said that Gujarat has provided a large market of global companies to invest through its business-friendly policies and rapid industrial growth. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani welcomed the representatives of Netherlands on Friday and talked of fostering ties in the field of technology to realize the Kalpsar Yojana and development of Dholera SIR. He […] Read more
Gujarat Sets Sight for 30 GW Renewables in Next 10 Years Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government is planning a Rs 2,20,000 crore investment in the renewable energy sector to produce 30 GW of renewable energy during the next 10 years. By 2022, the state government aims to increase the generation of renewable energy to 53% of the total power production in the state, from a current 28% said […] Read more
NGT Worried Over Lack of Policy on Antimony-Coated Solar Panels Disposal Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Bench headed by Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore asked the counsel appearing for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Environment and Forests and other parties to seek instructions on the issue and apprise it about the time needed to come out with such rules. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed concern over lack […] Read more
EBRD Issues 600 Mn Euro Green Bonds Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The proceeds of EBRD’s bonds are earmarked to support a specific portfolio of environmentally and socially sustainable projects. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a five-year 600 million euro ($685 million) green bond, the bank said in a statement. This transaction represents EBRD’s inaugural benchmark Green Bond in the EUR market, […] Read more
