Proposed No Road Tax, Green Permit Issuance for EVs: Amitabh Kant Updated On Fri, Jan 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy “For India to successfully move away from fossil-fuel dependence oil companies should become the energy companies of the future,” he said. There should be no road tax for electric vehicles (EVs) and green permit should also be issued for EVs, said Amitabh Kant, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. Speaking at the Make in India session […] Read more
EBRD Issues 600 Mn Euro Green Bonds Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The proceeds of EBRD’s bonds are earmarked to support a specific portfolio of environmentally and socially sustainable projects. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a five-year 600 million euro ($685 million) green bond, the bank said in a statement. This transaction represents EBRD’s inaugural benchmark Green Bond in the EUR market, […] Read more
NTR Secures 229 million Euros in Second Renewable Energy Fund Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The fund is targeting €500 million and will invest in both pre-construction and operational onshore wind and solar projects across markets. Irish green asset manager, NTR plc has announced 2it has secured funding of 229 million euros for the NTR Renewable Energy Income Fund II, of which €145 million has been secured for the fund’s […] Read more
Tata Cleantech Capital Raises Rs 180 Cr via Green Bond Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the bonds have been rated CRISIL AAA/ Stable and the proceeds of the bond will be exclusively applied to finance eligible green projects. Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd, a joint venture between Tata Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has raised Rs 180 crore through its maiden green bond for 5 years from FMO […] Read more
Green Street Partners Develops 3-MW Community Solar Project in US Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Participation in the Community Solar Project was limited to the first 400 qualified applicants who signed up and whose accounts were in good standing. Green Street Power Partners has completed the construction of a 3 MW community solar project, located on a landfill in Raynham, Massachusetts. The plant will benefit the consumers of Taunton Municipal […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Best in Providing Clean and Affordable Energy: NITI Aayog Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Renewable sources constitute 100 percent of total installed generating capacity of electricity in three States and four UTs. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) India Index which was released by NITI Aayog recently has ranked Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the top states for providing affordable and clean energy to their population. […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Ramnath Vaidyanath, CEO, WiSH Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. To begin with, please tell our readers more about WiSH Energy and its contribution towards clean energy in India. WiSH (Wind-Solar Hybrid) Energy was created for the sole objective of bridging the energy gap and making renewable energy accessible and affordable for all. Through constant innovation, research and human interaction, we are paving the […] Read more
Harsh Vardhan Reiterates India’s Renewable Energy Commitments Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy He was at speaking at the inauguration of Indian Pavilion at the 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan reiterated India’s solar commitment and public awareness campaign launched by him called Green Good Deeds. He was at speaking at the […] Read more
Silverpeak Launches Renewable Investment arm to Finance Green Projects Updated On Thu, Dec 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The investment arm will be run by Santosh Raikarwho has joined Silverpeak as the strategy’s managing partner. Ramping up the investment platforms for renewable energy, enewable Investment armsak Renewables Investment Partners will provide an opportunity to institutional investors to invest in renewable technologies such as wind, solar and in the area of energy storage. The […] Read more
