Wind Energy arm of CLP India Raises Nearly Rs 300 Crore via Green Bonds Updated On Thu, Oct 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy CLP Wind Farms (India) has raised Rs 296.9 crore through non-convertible debentures/ green bonds. CLP Wind Farms (India), the wind energy subsidiary of CLP India, has announced that it has raised Rs 296.9 crore through non-convertible debentures/ green bonds. “CLP Wind Farms (India) Private Ltd, a subsidiary of CLP India Private Ltd (CLP India), has […] Read more
“We need to increase our per capita energy consumption three-fold” Updated On Mon, Oct 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Jaideep Mukherji, CEO, Smart Power India (SPI), has been a strong advocate of access to reliable electricity for the last mile. SPI, a subsidiary of The Rockefeller Foundation, was established in 2015 to develop and scale sustainable models to accelerate electricity access and spur economic development amongst the rural underserved communities. In recent years, SPI […] Read more
SECI to Empanel Agencies for Development of Electric Mobility Space Updated On Fri, Oct 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI to empanel eligible agencies for the identification and implementation of business opportunities in the electric mobility space The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI), inviting proposals from eligible firms for the identification and implementation of business opportunities in the electric/ transformative mobility space in line with the […] Read more
MEDA Allowed to Get Rs 2.25 to Rs 2.52 for Wind Projects With Expired EPA’s Updated On Thu, Oct 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy The MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) has allowed, with conditions, MEDA’s demonstration wind projects, which had outlived their EPA (Energy Purchase Agreement) period with MSEDCL, to earn revenues on the basis of MOU’s with the state discom. The Commission accorded approval to proposed power procurement arrangement between Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited and Maharashtra […] Read more
Bifacial PV’s Getting Indian Developers Interested In Trackers Again: Dan Shugar Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Since co-founding Nextracker in 2013, CEO Dan Shugar has made it one of the manufacturing success stories of the sector. The firm has delivered trackers for over 35 GW of solar plants till now. The firm has now expanded its portfolio to include yield and performance software and global services. SaurEnergy Group Editor Prasanna Singh […] Read more
Toyota-Panasonic JV to Begin Production of Prismatic Lithium-ion Batteries Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prime Planet Energy a JV of Toyota and Panasonic, has announced it will begin production of prismatic lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in Japan Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture (JV) company of Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic, has announced that it will begin production of prismatic lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles in […] Read more
Value Unlocking by Creating Demand and Not Just Supply-Side Incentive or Protectionist Policies Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Most economic principles rely on the fundamental fact that both demand and supply exist and a market’s primary role is to bring this demand and supply to an equilibrium. However, demand is a summation of both Effective Demand (known) and Latent Demand (to be realized) and supply side incentives rarely work in the long term […] Read more
Dutch Development Bank FMO Invests $5 Million in Husk Power Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Husk Power Systems has announced that Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has invested USD 5 million in the company. Bihar-based Husk Power Systems, a next-generation power company operating renewable energy minigrids in Asia and Africa, has announced that Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has invested USD 5 million in the company. The financing was also […] Read more
Vestas Introduces Low-Wind Variant to Expand Footprint in India Updated On Wed, Oct 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy To help meet the growing demand in India, Vestas is introducing the V155-3.3 MW turbine optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions. The global demand for sustainable energy solutions in low and ultra-low wind areas continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency and cost. This trend is especially prominent in India, the world’s […] Read more