Brazil, India, Indonesia Hold Largest Markets For Electric Cooking: IRENA Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent report by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently studied the growth of renewable-based electric cooking globally. It found a global improvement in access to clean cooking over the last two decades. The IRENA report said that the improvement was mainly found in five countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The report studies […] Read more
Startup India & Avaana Climate Launch Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Innovation Updated On Tue, Dec 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaana Climate & Sustainability Fund, an early-stage VC that invests in disruptive technology-led climate startups, in collaboration with Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Government of India has unveiled the ‘Grand Challenge for ClimateTech Innovation’. This initiative aims to identify and support entrepreneurs building world-class solutions, to aid India and the entire world, in […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Plan For 13 GW Of Renewable Project In Ladakh Updated On Wed, Oct 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today approved the project on Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh. The project is targeted to be set up by FY 2029-30 with total estimated cost of Rs 20,773.70 crore […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Change In MMDR Norms To Specify Royalty For Lithium Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved amendment of Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (‘MMDR Act’). The amendment was meant for specifying rate of royalty for three critical and strategic minerals–Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Recently, the Mines and Minerals (Development and […] Read more
Avaada Group Inks Pact for Renewable Energy With Saudi Arabia Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Avaada Group has joined hands with Al Jomaih Energy and Water for the development of renewable energy in Saudi Arabia and a select few regions in the Middle East. “Avaada Energy (group) announces a strategic partnership with AEW to pioneer renewable power generation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and selected Middle Eastern regions,” the […] Read more
India & US Shore Up Partnership to Anchor $500 Mn RE Infrastructure Investment Fund Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A joint investment fund of up to $1 billion to aid India’s initiatives aimed at the adoption of green technology has got the nod from US President Joe Biden and Narendra Modi. In an initiative that will strengthen India-US bilateral relationship in the renewable energy space, India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and the US […] Read more
Cabinet Approves Rs 3,760cr For VGF Scheme On Battery Storage Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Union Cabinet today approved a special scheme of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the battery energy storage system manufacturers in India. After the Cabinet meeting, he briefed the media on the issue today in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting. The announcement came days before […] Read more
India, US Teams Meet To Launch RE Technology Action Platform (RETAP) Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the US Department of Energy held a meeting recently in New Delhi to launch the new US-India Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. RETAP was announced during the June 22, 2023 meeting in Washington between US President Joseph R Biden and […] Read more
Panaji’s Green Vision: CM Pramod Sawant Targets 100% Renewable Energy Within a Year Updated On Mon, Aug 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant revealed on Saturday that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set its sights on converting Panaji into a fully renewable energy-powered city within a year. Sawant stated, “The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has designated Panaji for a complete shift to renewable energy, with the goal […] Read more
