Dark Clouds Gathering Over C&I Segment, Says ICRA Updated On Fri, Jun 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a report carried by wire agencies, ICRA’s (Formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India) sector head and VP Girishkumar Kadam has been quoted as saying that renewable energy developers, based on third party or group captive off-take remain exposed to regulatory risk. The segment, called the C&I or commercial and industrial segment […] Read more
Redavia’s Free Solar Leases Program Becomes Hit in Ghana, Kenya Updated On Thu, Jun 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Redavia, which offers solar power for businesses and communities especially in East and West Africa, has signed four new contracts under its ‘COVID-19 Resilience Leases’ program in the Ghanaian and Kenyan region. Under the program, the company is offering businesses with 6 months of free solar to withstand the coronavirus crisis. One of the beneficiaries […] Read more
Sonnedix, Natixis Close Financing for 100 MW Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sonnedix and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling USD 87 million for an expected 100 MW solar PV portfolio in Chile. Sonnedix, a global solar independent power producer (IPP), and Natixis have successfully closed senior facilities totaling USD 87 million for an expected 100 MW portfolio (Sonnedix PMGD Portfolio) of approximately 20 solar photovoltaic plants in Chile. The Portfolio consists […] Read more
The Leading Electric Two-Wheeler Companies in India Updated On Tue, Jun 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The leading electric two-wheeler companies in India based on their sales figures for the financial year 2019-2020. Two-wheelers, perhaps one of the few industrial segments where India does not have a disadvantage vis a vis global scale, are poised to lead the EV transition in India. This is on the back of existing players as […] Read more
CREDA Revises 20 MW Rooftop Solar Tender Schedule for Chhattisgarh Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy State nodal agency Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) has revised the schedule for its 20 MWp tender for grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems under the Resco model. The move came in the wake of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions and precautionary measures and requests from bidders. As per the revised schedule, interested bidders […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Arm Wins LoA from GUVNL for 120 MW Solar Project in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Adding another feather in its cap, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), the renewable arm of utility giant Tata Power, has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) to develop 120 MW solar project in Gujarat. Mumbai-headquartered Tata Power said in a statement on Monday that “it’s wholly-owned subsidiary […] Read more
Azure Announces Financial Results for Q4 2020, 29% Increase in Revenue Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Azure Power has issued its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020. The firm has reported a 29 percent increase in its revenue. Azure Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP) for utility and commercial scale solar PV power plants, has reported its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, […] Read more
Bengal Chief Minister Joins Building Chorus Against Electricity Act Amendments Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Electricity Act Amendment Bill (2020), slated for a possible introduction in the coming session of parliament, faced a predictable salvo yesterday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banejee termed its provisions ‘anti- federal’ and even ‘inhuman’ to be brought up at a time when the pandemic is raging. In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister […] Read more
Andhra Govt Renegotiates Greenko IREP Contract, Secures Rs 3495 Cr Extra Revenue Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy AP Govt has secured an additional revenue of Rs 3495 crore after it successfully renegotiated the IREP contract with the implementing firm Greenko group. The Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government has announced that it has secured an additional revenue of Rs 3495 crore after it successfully renegotiated the contract, for the proposed Integrated Renewable Energy Project (IREP), […] Read more