Moody’s Lowers Forecast for Global Green Bonds Issuance due to COVID-19 Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Moody’s has lowered its forecast for global sustainable (green) bonds issuance this year after economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak Bond credit rating agency Moody’s has stated that it has lowered its forecast for global sustainable bond issuance this year after economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak reduced green bonds volumes in the first quarter, […] Read more
Vestas Reports Operating Loss for Q1 2020 Despite Strong Sales Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has issued its interim financial report for Q1 2020, reporting increased order intake and a booming order backlog amid an operating loss of EUR 54 mn Global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has issued its interim financial report for the first quarter (Q1) of 2020. The firm has reported that its revenue increased compared to […] Read more
ICRA Stands in Favour of Draft Amendments Proposed in Electricity Act Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy ICRA believes that the draft amendments proposed in the Electricity Act can strengthen the sanctity of power supply contracts and bring reforms in the distribution segment. ICRA Limited, an independent investment information and credit rating agency, has stated that it believes that the draft amendments proposed in Electricity Act, 2003 have the scope to strengthen […] Read more
Renewables Unaffected as Thermal Generation Suffered Amid Lockdown: India Ratings Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The decrease in demand has seen electricity generation from all sources (excluding renewables) take a hit in March 2020 with thermal generation at the front. According to a new analysis, the power demand in India declined for March and April amid the COVID-19 led lockdown, however, with the decrease in demand, electricity generation from all […] Read more
Government First. Record Drop in Global Fuel Prices leads to Record Tax Hikes in India Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sticking to a well worn script by now, of not allowing retail fuel prices to go below a loosely defined floor, the government of India yesterday hiked excise duty on the motor fuels by a record Rs 10 per litre on petrol and Rs 13 per litre on diesel. This is expected to help mop […] Read more
In Renewables Shadow, who Will Still Fund Coal in India? : Report Updated On Wed, May 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Why would any debt/ equity capital providers fund a high emission & polluting new coal power plant at double the cost of deflationary, domestic renewables? The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent nationwide lockdown to curb its spread has highlighted the growing financial risks to India’s coal-fired power plant sector, a technology being superseded by international […] Read more
Ashish Khanna, MD & CEO, Tata Power Solar on Workforce Development Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A skilled workforce is a crucial element that contributes to a vibrant industry, something that is true for the renewable energy industry in the country too. Lack of skilled manpower has been identified as one of the most prominent challenges for the sector. So workforce development is an essential and ongoing process for any organization […] Read more
Covid Side Effects- Diesel in Delhi Pricier Than Mumbai For First Time Ever Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Coronavirus has achieved something almost nothing could in the past few decades. Brought the price of diesel in Delhi above the ruling price in Mumbai. After a steep increase in VAT 9 (Value Added Tax) by the state government in Delhi today, both petrol and diesel prices in the city state are up by […] Read more
Solving Permission Issues key to Post Pandemic Green Recovery in Italy: WindEurope Updated On Tue, May 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Union’s 2018 Renewable Energy Directive demands that the Member States simplify and shorten their permitting processes. Italy has the 5th largest amount of installed wind energy capacity in Europe. In its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), the country aims at almost doubling its installed wind power capacity. The NECP plans […] Read more
