Ripple effect of India’s energy shift visible globally Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian government’s striking policy shift towards renewable energy sources — away from more expensive and polluting fossil fuels — is a strong global endorsement of the country’s leadership,” Tim Buckley, Director at the Cleaveland-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said India’s solar tariffs have fallen 40 per cent in just 16 […] Read more
TRC releases its top 12 predictions for the energy, utility, and oil and gas sectors for 2017 Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy TRC Companies has released its top 12 predictions for the energy, utility, and oil and gas sectors for 2017, including robust funding for utility mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure upgrades as well as big shifts in power plant and pipeline construction focus. TRC CEO Chris Vincze said: “Even as oil and gas prices fluctuate and […] Read more
Dalmia Cement, Swiss Re and Helvetia Pledge to ‘Use Better Energy Better’ Updated On Sat, Nov 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s Dalmia Cement, one of the world’s greenest cement company, and Swiss insurer Helvetia, have committed to 100% renewable electricity through RE100; a global, collaborative initiative of influential businesses working to massively increase demand for and delivery of renewable energy. RE100 is led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP. The news comes on […] Read more
Schneider Electric, ENGIE Enter Tax Credit Transfer Agreement Under IRA Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric, a digital energy and automation manager company recently announced its investment in a portfolio of Texas-based clean energy projects. Through this, it utilized a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement (TCTA) for solar and battery storage systems developed, built, and operated by ENGIE North America (ENGIE). The contracted projects are expected to come online throughout […] Read more
Strong demand prospects for RE projects in C&I segment; regulatory risks key challenge: ICRA Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Demand prospects for renewable energy (RE) capacity addition in the commercial & industrial (C&I) segment remain solid, given the improved tariff competitiveness and growing sustainability/green initiatives by C&I players to meet their energy requirements through renewables, going forward, finds ICRA. If that sounds obvious, then the agency also flags risks, that really shouldn’t be there […] Read more
Brazil’s Solar Growth Soars, Eyes 200 GW by 2050 Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy Brazil needs to rapidly scale its decarbonization efforts to become a net-zero economy by 2050, according to New Energy Outlook: Brazil, released by BloombergNEF (BNEF). The report builds on the results of BNEF’s flagship New Energy Outlook 2024 and examines Brazil’s decarbonization trajectory using bottom-up modeling across the power, transport, industry, and buildings sectors through […] Read more
SIDBI, AFD Sign $100mn Pact To Boost MSME Green Finance Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and AFD, France have signed a USD 100 million credit facility agreement (CFA) to scale up Green Finance solutions for Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This partnership aims to support sustainable growth and drive the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Under this agreement, AFD would provide […] Read more
Amazon To Add Three New Wind Farm Projects Across India Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy American multinational technology company, Amazon has invested in three new wind energy projects across India, further expanding its presence in India. The new projects include wind farms in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Its latest investment expands the company’s renewable energy portfolio in India which now comprises 53 solar and wind projects nationwide.The new wind farms […] Read more
Budget 2025: Experts Expect Spur In India’s Renewable Growth Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy The 2025 Budget brought forward by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised new hopes for the Indian solar sector. With an increase in the budgetary allocations for the overall solar sector and higher budgets for key schemes like PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM and solar power transmission infrastructure, the industry is looking at a healthy growth […] Read more