Companies Spend Just 6 Percent of CSR Fund on Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key findings of the report showcase that while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in education, sanitation or skills and livelihood have seen a dramatic increase, while it remain low for clean energy and energy access. A report released by Samhita Social Ventures showcases that Indian companies are spending a mere 6 percent of their CSR […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Build 367 MW Solar Projects in Mexican Energy Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will develop and build three projects, totaling 367 MW in Mexico’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15 Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that it won 367 MW of solar power projects in Aguascalientes, Hermosillo and Obregón, Mexico, in the country’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15. Canadian […] Read more
$205 Million Raised, As The Year’s Third Largest Funding By New Energy Solar As IPO Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy At the median share range of $1.50 per share between $1.45 and $1.55 the book was closed totaling to $205 million. The amount of $205 million at $1.5 per share has been raised by renewable energy investor New Energy Solar as per their Initial Public Offering (IPO) by Morgan Stanley and Evans and Partners. Bookrunner […] Read more
Sudden Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty Can Disrupt Ongoing Solar Projects, Renewable Ministry Cautions Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE notification has cautioned Directorate General of Anti Dumping against imposing high solar duties Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned anti dumping authorities against imposing high duties on imported solar equipment on the grounds that this can increase tariffs, make several projects unviable and seriously hamper the growth of the sector. According […] Read more
Solar Energy Scheme for small powerloom units will get Rs. 2.5 lakh Subsidy per unit Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The scheme will enable to repay the bank loans in a span of 3 to 4 years. Solar energy scheme for small units of powerlooms was announced by the Ministry of Textiles in regards with on-grid solar PV plant (without battery backup) and off-grid solar PV plant (with battery backup) in which a subsidy of […] Read more
Modi Govt to Step Beyond Renewable Goal With China-Scale Tenders Updated On Sat, Nov 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy With renewable energy targets second only to those set by the government of China, India has a long way to go from a current base of 60 gigawatts to reach its ambition of 175 gigawatts in five years. In a bid to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s climate pledges, India announced that it will tender […] Read more
Solar Power to provide Nagpur Metro’s Energy Needs at Less Than Rs4.50 a Unit Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mahametro plans to meet 65 percent of its energy needs through solar power and the total installed capacity required is 14 MW. In a significant development, Nagpur Metro has planned to go in for captive solar power generation and will get it at Rs 4.50 a unit. It will use costly conventional power in evening. […] Read more
India’s Clean Energy Sector Aims To Generate 330,000 New Jobs: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The Union Government is planning to set up 160,000 Megawatt (Mw) of fresh renewable energy generation capacity in the five years between 2017 and 2022. More than 330,000 new jobs are likely to be generated from India’s growing renewable energy sector over the next five years, according to US-based global research organisation World Resources Institute […] Read more
Low Bids Slowing Solar Energy Projects: ICRA Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The level of solar power tariffs witnessed a sharp reduction in the last six months says ICRA The viability for solar projects bid has slowed down in the last six months, according to the research and ratings agency ICRA. The solar project capacity awarded in 2017 stood at 3.75 GW by October end as against […] Read more