Examining the Biggest Polluters: Report Card of Aviation Industry Updated On Mon, Sep 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions and, hence, one of the biggest polluters driving global climate change. The kind of energy that will be required to launch a 300-ton plane into the sky at 500 mph (805 kmph) will naturally be large. This makes air travel one of the most […] Read more
New York’s Solomon Community Solar Launches Carbon Offset Program Updated On Mon, Sep 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy New York-based Solomon Community Solar has announced that it has launched a new program to address growing concerns about climate change called ‘ReBalance Green.’ Solomon Community Solar claims to be a leading community solar firm that has saved homeowners approximately $4.8 million every year in electricity costs. It markets community solar projects on behalf of […] Read more
Canadian Pension Firm & Mahindra Group Collaborate Strategically in RE Updated On Sun, Sep 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Mahindra Group and the Canadian-based pension firm, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board have announced a strategic alliance to take advantage of the expanding renewables market in India. Both parties have entered into legally binding agreements under which Ontario Teachers’ will purchase a 30% equity stake in Mahindra’s solar development arm, Mahindra Susten Pvt Ltd […] Read more
Agro-PV: Gauging India’s Agrivoltaics Potential Updated On Sat, Sep 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to the 2011 national census, agricultural and related sector activities employ 54.6% of the total workforce and contribute to 17.8% of the nation’s Gross Value Added (GVA). These stats show that despite the digital transformation that has taken place in the country, India is fundamentally an agrarian economy. Under its Mission 500GW, India has […] Read more
Husk Power Systems to Establish 80 Rural Microgrids; Signs Microdebt Facility with EDFI ElectriFI Updated On Thu, Sep 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy Husk Power Systems, operator of the largest fleet of solar-hybrid microgrids across rural Asia and Africa, has set its sights on electrifying 80 additional communities in India with $6 million in new debt financing from the EU- funded Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFI). What the Microgrids Offer The 80 solar microgrids will prove to be […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Demands EU Windfall Measures to Target Actual Profits Only Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Trade body SolarPower Europe has said that windfall revenue measures of power generators in Europe should target actual profits only and make an exemption for renewables that do not make windfall profits. It “should therefore not be subject to windfall measures,” it further added. The move comes even as energy prices across Europe test new […] Read more
Gurugram’s Serentica Launches RE Platform with Hybrid Plant Installation Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Twinstar Overseas Limited-owned Serentica Renewables has launched a renewable energy platform in India to offer significant energy consumers in the nation round-the-clock (RTC) carbon-free power. Serentica Renewables is a division of Twinstar Overseas Ltd, which also holds a majority position in Sterlite Power Transmission and Sterlite Technologies. In addition, the company intends to set up […] Read more
Govt OMCs to Run Retail Fuel Stations on Solar by ’24 Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy Indian Government-owned companies are increasingly employing renewable sources of energy to decarbonise operations and add to the country’s target of achieving the net zero target by 2070. In a fresh announcement, Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said that state run-oil marketing companies (OMCs) will operate their complete network of petrol […] Read more
Steel Maker Viraj Profiles Goes With TPREL For 100 MW Captive Solar Plant Updated On Thu, Sep 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), one of India’s largest integrated renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has collaborated with Indian Stainless Steel manufacturer – Viraj Profile Private Limited, to set up a 100 MW captive solar plant. The plant will be developed by Tata Power at Nandgaon at its Nasik site […] Read more
