RBI Extends Priority Sector Lending For RE Projects Upto Rs 35cr Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now extended funding for renewable projects in the country up to 35 crore under the Priority Sector Lending. The central bank regulator has issued revised guidelines on Priority Sector Lending (PSL) after a comprehensive review of existing provisions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders. The revised funding is cover the […] Read more
India Sees Second Largest Rise In Energy Demand Globally: IEA Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that India has become the second-largest contributor to the rise in global energy demand. The report states that India’s energy demand increase surpassed the combined growth of all advanced economies. This comes as global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, exceeding the average growth […] Read more
MERC Orders MSEDCL to Refund Faulty Open Access Charges Updated On Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has directed MSEDCL to refund charges incorrectly levied on three solar power generators. The order came to the limelight after three SPVs of Tata Power approached the state power regulator. The petitioners blamed the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) for incorrectly levying charges for open-access connections. The […] Read more
India’s Wind Energy Capacity Touches 48.5 GW Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s cumulative wind energy capacity has reached 48.5 GW, according to the latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The CEA’s most recent monthly report highlighted the addition of new wind energy capacities, indicating steady growth in the sector. As per the report, the country added 223 MW of new wind energy capacity in […] Read more
Trump’s Energy Policies Reshape US Priorities, Challenge India Updated On Mon, Mar 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy In line with US President Donald Trump’s commitment to reversing policies implemented by the outgoing Biden administration, he announced a series of provisions that prioritize contracts related to materials, equipment, and services, aiming to maximize domestic energy supplies under specific circumstances. The US Congress has introduced several provisions concerning domestic energy. Notably, Section 101(c) authorizes […] Read more
India Needs To Invest $600 Bn In Power Sector: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy India is set to become a major player in the global energy markets with a unique growth path, featuring lower energy intensity, a diverse energy mix and increased commodity imports, the latest report from Wood Mackenzie said. The latest Wood Mackenzie’s Horizons report is titled “Eye on the Tiger: How Higher Indian economic growth could […] Read more
Green Stocks Mar 20: Stocks Struggle To Match Market Optimism Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy On a day when the Nifty hit a 5-week high, and the mid and small-cap indices were up appreciably by up to 0.70%, green energy stocks failed yet again to lead. While a few stocks like KPI Green rose sharply, the rise comes after a relentless fall that has effectively taken the stock to levels […] Read more
India’s Power Sector Needs Regulatory Reforms, Says Report Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable power sector is at a critical juncture, with regulatory challenges, financial constraints and policy uncertainties shaping its trajectory. A new report by Primus Partners, ‘The Intersection of Power Sector Regulation & Sustainability Goals in India’, examines these challenges and proposes a roadmap for achieving India’s ambitious 500 GW […] Read more
Researchers Build Photo-Assisted Zn-Ion Storage To Boost ESS Capacity Updated On Thu, Mar 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), have developed a photo-assisted self-chargeable energy storage device. CeNS is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Bengaluru, India developed this devise to enhance the charge storage capacity in the presence of light. It can charge by its own […] Read more
