India’s RE Sector Saw FDI Equity Investment of USD 6,137.39 Mn in Last 3 Financial Years Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power, R.K. Singh, disclosed measures taken to entice Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India’s renewable energy sector. Currently, India’s FDI policy permits up to 100% investment in the renewable energy sector through the automatic route. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), […] Read more
MERC Rejects MEDA’s Plea For 50% Local RE Procurement By Discoms Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency had filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) asking it to issue appropriate directions to distribution licensees (discoms) to meet 50% of total Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) requirement by purchase of energy from Renewable Sources within the State. Maharashtra has achieved installed capacity of 10,799 MW as […] Read more
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7 Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7) under its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The tender seeks bids for the development of 5 GW of renewable capacity, entailing 3.2 GW of wind and 1.8 GW of solar capacity. […] Read more
Sembcorp Ties up with Japanese Firms for Export of Green Ammonia from India Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has joined hands with two Japan-based firms for the production of green ammonia in India. The green ammonia produced will be supplied to Japan. The green hydrogen arm of Sembcorp, called Sembcorp Green Hydrogen Pte, has forged agreements with conglomerate Sojitz Corp and energy major Kyushu Electric Power for the exploration of […] Read more
EU New Electricity Market Design To Speed-Up Renewable Deployment Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report shared by the European Council and the Parliament has revealed that they have reached a provisional agreement to reform the EU’s electricity market design (EMD). “This deal is great news, as it will help us reduce even more the EU’s dependence on Russian gas and boost fossil-free energy to cut greenhouse gas […] Read more
BluPine Energy Achieves Financial Closure for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Company BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, announced financial closure for its 120 MW solar project situated in Gujarat, secured under the GUVNL 16 tender. The electricity generated from this plant will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 25 […] Read more
“The Cabling In Solar Systems Is Designed to Exceed the 25 Year Warranty”, Hemant K Mehta, Elegar Kerpen Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Pune-based German cable firm Elegar Kerpen has been among the many firms leveraging the solar opportunity for faster growth. The cable maker was in the news recently after completing the acquisition of LEONI Cables Solutions (India) Pvt. Limited, making the German firm among the leading cable manufacturers in the country. SaurEnergy spoke to Hemant K […] Read more
Zetwerk Secures 375 MW Solar Module Deal with NTPC Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Zetwerk, a managed marketplace for contract manufacturing, has secured a deal with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for supplying 375 MWp of solar PV modules. This project is led by NTPC – Renewable Energy Limited (REL). Zetwerk, claims to be one of the largest suppliers for energy projects in segments such as solar, wind, and oil […] Read more
Singapore’s Sembcorp Awarded 300 MW Solar Project in India Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly owned renewables subsidiary Green Infra Wind Energy Limited (GIWEL), received the Letter of Award (LOA) for a 300 MW Inter State Transmission System connected solar project. The project has been won by way of competitive bidding and has been awarded by NHPC, an enterprise of the Government of India […] Read more
