Despite Low Numbers, India Targets to Reduce Emission Intensity to 35% by 2030: RK Singh Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy India, despite having one of the lowest per capita emission numbers, has set a target to reduce its emission intensity to 33-35 percent by 2030 India has one of the lowest per capita emissions and per capita energy consumptions in the world. Despite this, the country has made ambitious commitments to meet the global challenge […] Read more
4th Deadline Extension for SECI’s EOI for RE Solutions in Himalayas Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI extends the EOI deadline for its call for RE solutions for meeting energy requirements in remote areas of the Himalayas for the 4th time. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) for its call for renewable energy (RE) based solutions/ system/ […] Read more
Jal Shakti Ministry selected JanaJal WOW for it’s Jal Jeevan Mission | Interview with the CEO Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bhoomika Singh, talking to Dr. Parag Agarwal, CEO and Founder of the innovative water startup, JanaJal WOW (Water on Wheels). WOW is a water ATM deployed on an electric vehicle, delivers purified water at doorsteps for Rs. 1 per litre. It has been selected for the Jal Jeevan Mission of India’s Jal Shakti Ministry […] Read more
Technical Complexities Will see Hybrid Tariffs Garner a Premium Over Solar: Ind-Ra Updated On Tue, Jan 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ind-Ra believes technical complexities in hybrid renewable project development could weigh on the project economics and tariffs assumption. A new research note by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) believes that upcoming wind-solar hybrid auctions will spark cautious optimism among independent power producers. Technical complexities related to grid integration and inclusion of floor capacity proportion of […] Read more
Savosolar Signs Delivery Contract for a Solar Thermal System in France Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Savosolar signs delivery contract for a solar thermal system to AbSOLAR in Cadaujac, France Savosolar has signed a delivery contract with AbSOLAR SAS valued at approximately c. EUR 300 thousand for a solar thermal plant delivery in Cadaujac, France. Delivery of this plant will happen during the first half of 2021. Savosolar informed on April […] Read more
India’s Solar Manufacturing- A Tale of failed Government Initiatives Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy India’s solar manufacturing prowess, or lack of it, has been a regular cause for concern ever since the country started powering forward in capacity additions from 2016 onwards. A new report from IEEFA and JMK Analytics puts the spotlight on the sector, especially on its failure to ramp up even as demand went up domestically. […] Read more
IndiGrid Completes Acquisition of RInfra Stake in PKTCL for Rs 900 Cr Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy RInfra has successfully completed the sale of its entire 74 percent equity stake in PKTCL to IndiGrid for an enterprise value of Rs 900 crore Reliance Infrastructure Limited (RIL) has announced that it has successfully completed the sale of its entire 74 percent equity stake in Parbati Koldam Transmission Company Limited (PKTCL) to India Grid […] Read more
Sterlite Power Raises Rs 200 Crore, Focus on Greening the Grid Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has raised Rs 200 crore in debt financing from Allianz GI, representing the firm’s 1st infrastructure sector deal in India. Sterlite Power, a leading global power transmission player, has announced that it has raised Rs 200 crore in debt financing from Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) – a leading investment managers firm with […] Read more
Blown: How India Lost The Solar Rooftop Battle Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Back in 2015, when India declared its renewable energy target of 175GW for 2022, with 100 GW as the share of solar power, the euphoria over the sheer ambition papered over a lot of questions. For not only was this target truly ambitious, but to many, it finally declared the government’s resolve to break away […] Read more
