Details of Solar Tariff Moves at US, Turkey And South Africa Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy October has started on a protectionist note for the solar sector, with news of solar tariffs being imposed on imports by three key markets, with the most significant of course being the US market. Helping these moves is of course the slump in Chinese solar manufacturing prices. themselves a result of overcapacity. That has made […] Read more
550 MW Solar, 770 MW Hydro Projects Mark Reliance Group (Anil) Foray Into Bhutan Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Anil Ambani led Reliance Group has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), the commercial and investment arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, to undertake various initiatives aimed at bolstering the investment in the renewable and green energy landscape of Bhutan. Bhutan, incidentally is one of the […] Read more
Maharashtra: JSW Neo Gets 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh Pumped Hydro Storage Project Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo), a subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the procurement of 1,500 MW / 12,000 MWh of pumped hydro energy storage from the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). Their Bhavali Pumped Hydro Project is located in the Nashik and Thane districts […] Read more
India’s Power Sector Surge: Motilal Oswal Tracks A Rs 40 Trillion Investment Opportunity Updated On Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s power sector is on the cusp of a major transformation, offering colossal investment opportunities over the next decade. Economic growth, energy transition, and technological advancements will drive the sector’s rapid growth, according to a Motilal Oswal report titled “Power Utilities: EmPOWERING INDIA!” The report outlines the massive growth and investment potential in the sector […] Read more
H1: IREDA Loan Sanctions Rise 303%, Disbursements Grows 56% Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA),has reported a 303% growth in loan sanctions, rising to Rs. 17,860 crore in the first half of FY 2024-25, compared to Rs. 4,437 crore during the same period in FY 2023-24. These are provisional figures as of September 30, 2024. IREDA’s loan disbursements also showed significant growth, increasing […] Read more
Vikram Solar Joins IPO Line, Files DRHP Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Kolkata-based Vikram Solar Limited, a leading, and one of the earliest solar photo-voltaic module manufacturers at scale in India, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). With over 15 years of industry experience as of 31 March 2024, Gyanesh Chaudhary led Vikram Solar […] Read more
Vivriti Capital Gets $25 Mn From ADB For Climate Finance Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently shared its plans to invest $25 million in a certified climate bond issue by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL). This bond is being certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative to enhance access to climate finance for financially underserved enterprises, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), mid-market corporates, and retail […] Read more
India’s Luck With Falling RE Costs Could Run Out, And We Need to Be Prepared Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy September saw some very interesting points to ponder over, as far as Renewable costs go. While we are all aware of the falling RE costs, especially in solar that have led to solar beating almost every estimate of capacity addition repeatedly, the situation has been very positive on the storage front as well. Yes, storage […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] Read more
