Indian States Must Establish Their Own Net Zero Targets Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy by Afeena Ashfaque India announced its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070 at the COP26 conference in Glasgow in November 2021. India can achieve this by enabling the states to develop and meet their own net zero carbon targets. While, in September 2021, Maharashtra became the first state to announce net zero […] Read more
Odisha State Budget Provisions Rs 50 Crore to Build Transmission Infra for RE Updated On Sun, Feb 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the recently presented state Budget in the assembly, the Odisha Government has set out Rs 50 crore for the development of a green energy evacuation corridor. The Budget was presented by Odisha Finance Minister, Niranjan Pujari and in the amount is allocated for the corridor in which renewable energy projects will be built to […] Read more
IREDA & MNRE Peg Annual Performance Target for 2022-23 at 18% Higher Than Previous Year Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), towards the purpose of setting annual performance target for the year 2022-23. The goal has been pegged by the Government of India at Rs 3,361 crores for Revenue from Operation. This is an increase […] Read more
2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more
HCG Hospital Chain Installs 2.25 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hospitals in India have been recognising the many advantages of installing solar panels, such as curbing electricity bills since healthcare is an energy intensive industry. Among the most recent hospitals to take the solar route is Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), which is among the largest cancer care hospital chains in India. In a bid […] Read more
Tata Motors, Tata Power to Install 7 MW Solar Plant at Pantnagar Factory Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy The two companies of the Tata Group – Tata Motors and Tata Power – have announced that they have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of a 7 MW captive solar power project at its Pantnagar plant in Uttarakhand. According to the company, this installation is collectively expected to generate 215 […] Read more
IREDA Inks MoU with Bank of India for Co-Lending for RE Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy To facilitate co-lending, co-origination, and loan syndication for renewable energy projects, The Bank of India (BoI) and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) inks MoU (Memorandum of Understanding). IREDA is one of the earliest and largest renewables-focused financial institutions. The MoU will enable cooperation between IREDA and BoI on renewable energy initiatives including […] Read more
Australia Steps Up New Initiatives Towards Net Zero By 2050 Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a significant break from the previous administration, the Australian federal government has proposed legislation that will secure Australia’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050 as well as provide greater monitoring and accountability over climate change progress. The Climate Change Bill 2022, as it is known, consists of four essential provisions that the MPs […] Read more
India’s First 100% Green Building Will Come Up In Hyderabad In March 2023 Updated On Mon, Jul 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hyderabad will earn a distinction in March next year when a first-of-a-kind 100 per cent green building will be set up at Mint Compound. It is quite appropriate that spread over 2,591 square metres, the green building will have the offices of State Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TSREDCO), Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) […] Read more