Funding New Thermal Power Plants May Create Stranded Assets: IEEFA Report Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Institute for Energy Efficiency and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) claimed that new investments in thermal power plants could potentially lead to new stranded assets. The report said it is due to the economic benefits of renewable energy. The report titled ‘Cleaning up the last pile of India’s power sector Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)’ discusses […] Read more
World Bank Approves $200 Mn Loan to Himachal for RE Sector Reforms Updated On Wed, Jun 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $200 million loan for the Government of Himachal Pradesh to support power sector reforms in the state and increase the share of Renewable Energy (RE) in its electricity generation. The loan aligns with Himachal Pradesh’s objective of adding 10 GW of additional RE capacity to make […] Read more
Ethiopia & China Establish Joint Research Centre to Spur RE Development in Ethiopia Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy China and Ethiopia have launched a joint research and extension centre supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to fast-track renewable energy development in Ethiopia, a country situated in the Horn of Africa. The Joint Research and Extension Center is expected to serve as a research, training and demonstration platform to enhance the capacity […] Read more
Overcoming Climate Change Risks: India’s Quest to Expand Offshore Wind Power Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy India is banking on wind power expansion to meet close to a third of its 2030 renewables target, with solar accounting for most of the rest. Importantly, the country is finally actively pushing for offshore wind power as it aims to achieve 30 GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. With one of the […] Read more
SafEarth Nets Rs 35 Million Funding From Anthill Ventures, Others Updated On Thu, Jun 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy SafEarth, a technology platform for adoption of renewable energy in India has today announced the successful completion of its recent funding round of 35 Million (Rs 3.5 crore). The funding was led by Anthill Ventures, Third Derivative and Mumbai Angels. This investment will fuel SafEarth’s product development initiatives and support its expansion into new industrial […] Read more
Odisha Most Prone To The Adverse Impacts Of Net Zero Ambitions: Report Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) claimed that Odisha is the country’s most vulnerable state regarding the adverse impacts of India’s net-zero ambitious net-zero plans. The international think-tank, in their ‘vulnerability assessment report,’ studied the risks faced by India’s coal-bearing states. It comes with the anticipated phasing out of coal and an increase in […] Read more
PVH Signs Pact With L&T For Supply Of Solar Trackers For Saudi’s Green Hydrogen Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy PV Hardware (PVH), a leading global supplier of solar trackers, announced signing a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply solar trackers for a 2.97 GWp solar plant in Saudi Arabia. This plant is part of the world’s largest hydrogen plant powered entirely by renewable energy. The mega plant is located at Oxagon, in […] Read more
Indian Investor, Others Help Australian Battery Startup Sicona To Raise AU$22m Funds Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Australian battery startup Sicona Battery Technologies (Sicona) has now announced raising AU $22 million in Series A funding, which will be used to further the company’s development plans in Australia and the United States. The $22 million investment was led by India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, leading Australian venture capital investor Artesian, and Electrification & […] Read more
Jinko Solar Pitches Storage Solutions With G2 Battery Launch At Intersolar Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., one of the largest module manufacturers in the world, today officially launched its Second Generation of the High Voltage Energy Storage Battery into the European market. The upgraded product, JKR-B1250~2750-A (high voltage G2 battery) is a high-performance energy storage system designed for residential and small commercial applications. It features a self-developed […] Read more
