Israel’s Big Move- Mandatory Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy With a lot of sun-hours, yet too little space, Israel faces an obvious challenge to build large utility scale solar. To support the growing population and at the same time meet its goal of using a 30 per cent renewable share in total electricity capacity by 2030, Israel will soon require all new non-residential buildings […] Read more
European Clean Energy Developer TagEnergy Raises €570 MillionTo Drive Growth Updated On Mon, Jun 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy Clean energy developer and investor TagEnergy announced today a major capital injection, the closing of a dual currency (AU$ and €) green bond totalling a maximum of €570,000,000 (equivalent) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and GIC as investors. The fund raise comes at possibly the best time ever for European RE developers, with a market that […] Read more
India’s Energy Transition – State of Play and Interesting Lead Indicators Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy Transition has transformed from mere buzz word a decade ago to a ray of hope for our future. A nation’s energy transition journey encapsulates a wide gamut of subjects – policies, schemes, finances, economic growth, technology. In a series of articles to be published, we will explore these subjects pertaining to India. But from […] Read more
Energy Transition and Clean Energy Investment in India Report – 10 Key Takeaways Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy Several factors effect the green energy transition, such as the developmental aspect. However, the transition is becoming a reality. India’s largest Investment Banking franchise Avendus, in its latest report, Energy Transition and Clean Energy Investment in India, gives a picture of business segments emerging across the green economy value chain. The report also gives an […] Read more
BMC Solicits Bids for Rs 90 cr Loan for Multiple Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bhopal Municipal Corporation has issued a tender to invite loans for the installation of 20 MW solar projects (Phase I), 21 MW solar projects (Phase II), 15 MW wind energy projects and 1 MW rooftop solar projects. The bids are invited from nationalized banks, private banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies for long-tenure term […] Read more
Canadian Solar Renews EUR 100 Million Note Program Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that Canadian Solar EMEA Capital Markets, its wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain, has registered its EUR 100 million medium term note program in the MARF (a Spanish multilateral trading facility). Canadian Solar said that any payment under the notes issued under the note program will be guaranteed by the company. The […] Read more
IREDA Plans Office in Gujarat’s GIFT City for Foreign Currency Funding of Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) is planning to establish an office in Gujarat’s GIFT City to finance renewable energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost. Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director […] Read more
MoP Proposes New Guidelines to Facilitate Pumped Storage Hydro Projects Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a bid to give an impetus to India’s pumped storage hydro power projects, the Ministry of Power has come up with a proposal that seeks to provide multiple incentives entailing tax breaks. It has also set sights on facilitating the process of environment clearance by making it easier. Land may also be made cheaper. […] Read more
Economic Survey 2022-23: India a Hotspot for Investment in Renewables & Other Observations Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey 2022-2023 has made some important observations about the trajectory of renewable energy sector and transition to clean energy sources. Here are some key observations- Inching towards installed capacity from clean sources The Economic Survey notes that India has already achieved the feat of having 40 per cent of installed electric capacity from […] Read more