Masdar JV Reaches Financial Close On Indonesia’s First Floating Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy UAE-based renewable energy company Masdar and its partner PT PJBI announced today that their joint venture (JV) has achieved the financial close on the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant project in Indonesia. The construction work of Indonesia’s first-ever floating solar power plant has begun. PT. PMSE (Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi) is the JV […] Read more
The 7-Point Checklist Before You Finalize Your Rooftop Solar System Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar power is still considered new in India. It was in 2010 when Government of India launched National Solar Mission (NSM) as a key initiatives with an aim to promote sustainable ecological growth while solving for country’s energy security. From 1.2 GW in 2012 to 40 GW in 2021, Solar Energy in India today is […] Read more
As Renew Solar Withdraws, 2 New Licences Issued for Power Trading Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued three new orders pertaining to trading licences, approving Renew Solar’s surrender of its ‘Category IV’ inter-state trading licence and granting new ‘Category V’ inter-state trading licences to energy firms Shubheksha Advisors and Reneurja Power. In 2017, Renew Solar Services Private Limited was granted licence for Category IV to […] Read more
Trade-led Solar PV Deployment Likely to Create 40 M Jobs by 2050: Study Updated On Mon, Aug 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new joint report by International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) examines how trade policies can support cost reductions, deployment of components & job creation in the solar PV sector. The report entitled “Trading into a Bright Energy Future: The Case for Open, High-quality Solar Photovoltaic Markets” finds, among other things, that trade-led solar […] Read more
Tata Power Tops CRISIL’s ESG Rankings Among Power Companies Updated On Thu, Jul 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has secured the highest score among its peers in the Indian Power sector in CRISIL’s, recently launched environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores. CRISIL, an S&P Global Company, is a provider of ratings, data, research, analytics, and solutions. By doing well on all ESG parameters viz. Environmental, Social […] Read more
Shell to Fully Acquire US Green Firm Inspire Energy Capital Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Shell New Energies US LLC has signed an agreement to buy 100% of the equity interests of Inspire Energy Capital LLC, a renewable energy residential retailer with joint headquarters in Santa Monica, CA and Philadelphia, PA. Shell New Energies, a subsidiary of oil major Royal Dutch Shell plc, focuses on two main areas: new fuels […] Read more
India & Germany Partner to Promote Skill Development in Solar Sector Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have signed an agreement for skill development in the solar segment, according to media reports. RSA was set up under the Rajasthan Non-Trading Companies Act 1960 for the promotion of Indian solar power industry. RSA members include top international & national companies comprising […] Read more
87% Solar Manufacturers Expect Increased Prices for Consumers: GOGLA Updated On Wed, Jul 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Netherlands-based GOGLA has conducted a survey of 33 solar equipment manufacturers, primarily SHS Kit manufacturers, to understand the impact of disruptions caused by materials shortages and raised shipping costs on the off-grid solar industry. An unprecedented high demand for electric vehicles and consumer electronics (among others caused by COVID-19) has resulted in manufacturers facing chronic […] Read more
Arctic Green Energy and GIC to Jointly Decarbonsise Building Sector Updated On Tue, Jul 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Arctic Green Energy, an Iceland-based renewable firm, and GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, are partnering to drive the uptake of zero carbon district heating in Europe and Asia. Under the agreement, GIC will become an equity partner in Arctic Green Energy and commit a new injection of $240 million to support the expansion of the […] Read more
