Karnataka Set To Install 40,000 Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Karnataka 2024 Budget released some key initiatives to support the solar sector such as through the installation of solar pumps. The 2024 budget emphasized some key initiatives to make farmers self-sufficient. The Karnataka government will install 40,000 off-grid solar pump sets under the PM-KUSUM Component-B scheme. It plans to do so at an estimated cost […] Read more
GlobalFoundries, Biden Admin Announces $1.5 Bn Funding For CHIPS & Science Act Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Commerce recently announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (GF) as part of the US CHIPS and Science Act. GF claims to expand and create new manufacturing capacity through this investment. It estimates to expand it capabilities and securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and […] Read more
Tata Chemicals, IITB Collaborate To Study Perovskite Use To Deliver RE Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Chemicals Limited has collaborated with IIT Bombay-Monash Research Academy, aiming at research in the perovskite/clean energy domain. This strategic partnership is a move towards advancing sustainable energy transition solutions and fostering innovation in clean energy technologies. Under this agreement, Tata Chemicals Limited commits to supporting the Next-Gen Technology research led by the IITB-Monash Research […] Read more
World Bank Allocates $300 Mn For RE Projects in Eastern & Southern Africa Updated On Fri, Feb 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Bank has extended a facility of close to $300 million to the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB), to support distributed renewable energy (DRE) and clean cooking private sector projects in eligible countries of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) that are TDB member states. This new facility follows […] Read more
COVER STORY: Increased Govt Thrust Set To Give Rooftop Solar Financing A Fillip Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana on January 22, its impact was felt in different parts of the country. Several states, ministries, energy regulators and companies seem to be in a race to enable faster adoption of rooftop solar. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy already announced increasing subsidies for residential rooftop […] Read more
Singapore, UK, Mauritius, UAE Biggest Solar Investors In India: R.K Singh Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The union minister of new and renewable energy, R.K Singh shared details of the solar investment received within the by India in the last three years i.e., from 2020 – September 2023. He stated, “Indian solar sector has received 3860.158 million investments through foreign direct investment (FDI) within the country till 30th September 2023.” India […] Read more
North America Witnesses Rise in 2023 Solar PPA Prices, Europe Registers Downfall: Report Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy LevelTen, an analyst in the energy market sector, has noted that prices of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in North America have risen over the course of time while that in Europe has decreased with time. The analyst, LevelTen also added in its report that the increase in price across North America has varied as per […] Read more
Inox Wind Signs Pact For India’s Single Largest 1500 MW Order from CESC Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian wind energy company Inox Wind Limited (IWL) announced today that it has entered into a binding framework agreement with CESC Limited, one of the largest power utilities in India, for the installation/supplies of 1,500 MW of wind capacity over the next 3-4 years. The deal is for IWL’s latest DF/3000/145 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs), […] Read more
Toyota Brings Battery Electric Vehicle Production To Kentucky Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Toyota announced a $1.3 billion investment at its Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the United States (US) market. The project brought the plant’s total investment to nearly $10 billion and reinforced Toyota’s commitment to high-quality vehicles and long-term job stability. […] Read more
