ADM Capital Launches Emerging Asia Renewable Energy Debt Fund Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ADM Capital has received a USD 100 million seed commitment from AIIB to launch a new Asia-focused debt fund dedicated to renewable energy Hong Kong-headquartered investment manager with specialist experience in Asia Pacific credit and sustainable investment – ADM Capital has announced that it has received a USD 100 million seed commitment from the Asian […] Read more
Deadline Extended for EOI Submission for RE Solutions in Himalayas Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the deadline for submission of EOI for its call for RE based solutions for meeting energy needs in remote areas of the Himalayas The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification, extending the last date for submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) for its call for renewable energy (RE) […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for its Tender for 7.5 GW Solar Projects in Leh & Kargil Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of SPDs for setting up of 7.5 GW solar projects in Leh & Kargil The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the selection of Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for setting up of […] Read more
The Case For Storage Is a Tough Sell At Reinvest 2020 Updated On Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy RE-invest 2020’s session on battery storage, with a focus on innovation and sustainability, sent out mixed messages on the potential for, and need for battery storage in India. Thus, while some of the panelists drove home the point that long term storage was not really a requirement for India yet, considering the little gap between […] Read more
IRENA and Ocean Energy Europe Partner to Drive Ocean Energy Industry Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy New IRENA reports forecast a 20-fold growth potential of ocean energy by 2030, providing coastal communities with a climate-safe roadmap for COVID-19 recovery The CEO of Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), Rémi Gruet and the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the annual Ocean Energy Europe […] Read more
Small Hydro At Re-Invest 2020 Strives To Stay Relevant Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Caught between low cost solar power and wind, and the huge displacement and other environmental concerns of large hydro projects, small hydro tends to get missed out by policy makers. Especially as most potential here is limited to the hill states of Himachal especially, besides Uttarahand and now, Arunachal Pradesh. At RE-Invest 2020 though, where […] Read more
Preparing For a Renewable Future- The Business Models That Matter Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy If there is one thing the renewable energy sector cannot be accused of doing, it is to look back too much. The solar sector in particular has everything to look forward to, considering the strong momentum it has built up globally. The Covid-19 crisis has only sharpened those opportunities, and possibilities of even more support […] Read more
REInvest 2020- Decoupling From Solar, Higher Peaking Tariffs Key For Wind Energy Updated On Tue, Dec 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy At 38.26 GW of installed capacity till October 3, 2020, India is the fourth largest market for wind energy in the world. Yet, the industry has been overtaken by a sense of pessimism in the past couple of years, as fresh additions have slowed down, and multiple other issues have cropped up. Discussing this, and […] Read more
The Plan is to Power the Entire Agriculture Sector With Solar: RK Singh at RE-Invest Updated On Sat, Nov 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s plan is to rapidly take forward the idea of solarising its agriculture sector, and not just stop at solar pumps but cover the entire value chain. Agro-PV offers an opportunity to enable the achievement of both sustainable agriculture and clean energy transitions. Decentralised and distributed renewable energy solutions including solar-powered irrigation can significantly contribute […] Read more