India’s Electricity Demand to Grow 6-6.5% Over Five Years: ICRA Updated On Wed, May 28th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s electricity demand is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0–6.5% over the next five years, supported by rising consumption from electric vehicles (EVs), data centres and green hydrogen projects, ratings agency ICRA said. For FY2026, ICRA projects demand growth at 5.0–5.5%, lower than the estimated GDP growth of 6.5%. […] Read more
Will Gensol Be Able To Drive Out of Latest Crisis? Updated On Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy A downgrade by ratings agency ICRA has sent the Gensol Engineering stock on a tailspin, with the stock falling over 40% in the past four days. What’s behind Gensol Engineering’s massive stock crash? ICRA rating downgrade, governance concerns, and more Gensol Engineering, an Ahmedabad-based company engaged in solar EPC and EV leasing, had been a well […] Read more
Only 30-40% of EV Supply Chain Localized: ICRA Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency, ICRA found that at present, only 30-40% of the EV supply chain is localized. There has been substantial localization in traction motors, control units, and battery management systems over the years, while battery cells, which constitute 35-40% of a vehicle’s cost, are still entirely imported. The relatively low localization […] Read more
Top 5 Solar Energy Markets to Boom in 2025 Updated On Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 by Saurenergy The solar power industry is flourishing globally, but growth potential varies across regions due to diverse influencing factors. Some solar markets are poised to outperform others, driven by favourable conditions already present or anticipated in 2025. The International Energy Agency forecasts that the global RE capacity will increase by over 5,520 GW during 2024-2030, about […] Read more
India Likely To Add More Than 26 GW Of Renewables In FY25: ICRA Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy ICRA expects the installed renewable energy capacity (including large hydro) in India to increase to about 250 GW by March 2026 from the level of 201 GW as of September 2024. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024. […] Read more
ICRA Sees FDRE, RTC Projects As Key Drivers Of India’s RE Growth Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) foresees a rise in renewable energy capacity in the next six years in India. It is estimated that the share of renewable energy (RE), plus large hydro, in all-India electricity generation, will increase to over 35% in FY2030 from 21% in FY2024. ICRA […] Read more
E-2W, 3W To Witness Increase Uptake Despite FAME-II Subsidy Reduction: ICRA Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India-based investment information and credit rating agency (ICRA) estimated a surge in Indian electric two-wheeler e-2w, and e-3w three-wheeler (excluding e-rickshaws) penetration levels can reach 6-8% and 14-16% respectively in FY2025. The company opined that the government Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 is a timely move to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in […] Read more
Pahal Solar Starts Building 1.8 GW Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based Solar PV Manufacturer Pahal Solar held its groundbreaking ceremony regarding the construction of a manufacturing facility. The facility will lead the production of 1.8 GW of advanced photovoltaic modules in Atodara, Olpad, Gujarat. According to the press document, the company stated that the manufacturing facility promises to set new industry standards by ensuring a […] Read more
India’s Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity To Touch 60GW: Report Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from rating agency ICRA claimed that Indian solar module manufacturing could rise up to 60 Gigawatt (GW) by 2025. This is in contrast to the country’s current capacity of around 37 GW. The boost in the local solar module, as per the report, is likely due to the increased backward integration of […] Read more
