REC Board Approves Incorporation of 7 SPVs for Evacuating Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The board members of India’s power sector lender REC Ltd have provided their consent for a proposal to incorporate 7 project-specific special purpose vehicles (SPVs). These SPVs will facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. REC said that “The board of directors of REC Ltd in its meeting held on March 25, 2020, inter-alia […] Read more
MNRE Extends ALMM Deadline to 6 Months amid Disruptions from COVID-19 Updated On Wed, Apr 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a series of providing relief to the renewable energy firms which are facing a new range of challenges presented by coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadlines for the approved list of models and manufacturers (ALMM) i.e. both List-I for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and List-II for […] Read more
The WoodMac Weekly Global Energy Round Up Updated On Wed, Apr 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie, the global research and analysis form, has come out with the first of its planned weekly roundups of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic across the world, especially on global energy markets. With a focus on renewables, EV’s and energy storage, the round up will seek to bring you a snapshot of the […] Read more
Total Invests Rs 3,707 Cr to Form 50:50 JV with Adani Green Energy Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy French multinational energy company Total S.A. (Total) has invested about Rs 3,707 crore, through its step-down subsidiary, to form 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of conglomerate Adani Group. The move came after the regulatory body – the Competition Commission of India (CCI) — has provided its […] Read more
IntelliSmart Ropes in Anil Rawal as CEO to Ramp up Smart Metering Program Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to further ramp up government’s smart metering program in next few years, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a joint venture of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), has roped in Anil Rawal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rawal will be responsible for the company’s operations on […] Read more
547 Energy and Enora Secure PPA for 153 MW Wind Project in Greece Updated On Tue, Apr 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy 547 Energy in partnership with ENORA has been awarded a 20-year PPA by the RAE in Greece for a 153 megawatt (MW) wind energy project. 547 Energy, the renewable energy platform of Quantum Energy Partners, has announced that its affiliate, 547 Energy International European Holdings in partnership with ENORA has been awarded a 20-year power […] Read more
Nordex Group Reports Order Intake of 1.6 GW in Q1 2020 Updated On Mon, Apr 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Nordex Group has announced that it has closed the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 with an order intake of 1.644 GW, up 59% from the same period in 2019 The Nordex Group has announced that it has closed the first quarter of 2020 with an order intake of 1.644 GW, increasing the volume of […] Read more
Covid-19: Gautam Adani and ‘Parivaar’ Commits to Support India in Testing Times Updated On Sat, Apr 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based multinational conglomerate Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani along with his ‘Parivaar’, employee workforce, has committed towards India’s fight against coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Adani Foundation, a CSR arm of Adani Group, contributed Rs 100 crore towards PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund). Now, its employees have contributed […] Read more
Significant Investment Needed to Transform Africa’s Energy System Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNDP’s Africa Centre for Sustainable Development have outlined why significant investment is needed to transform Africa’s energy system. Falling technology costs have made renewable energy a cost-effective way to generate power in countries all over the world, which would drive further development and improved economy. Despite the tremendous efforts that have been deployed […] Read more
