Boost to India’s renewable energy plan as China steps-up investment in solar Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Chinese investments in Indian coal projects have been declining. At the same time, Chinese investments in India on solar projects are slowly increasing,” India is treading a strong renewable energy path post-Paris Agreement as it witnesses a step-up in Chinese investments in solar energy. Additionally, there’s a significant slowdown in Chinese investments in thermal power […] Read more
India is eyeing cooperation with African nations on the ISA Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “India would seek to leverage this occasion to further deepen her economic cooperation with the African countries. India is also looking forward to cooperation with Africa on the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative” India is eyeing cooperation with African nations on the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative and looking forward to deepen economic cooperation during […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh Government Plans to Float Tenders for Two Pilot Battery-Backed Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized the need to tap and store the solar power in reducing power charges. With rapid growth in the solar power capacity and changes in the battery backup technologies, the Andhra Pradesh Government plans to float tenders for two solar parks to be taken up on a […] Read more
ADB Issues Green Rupee-Linked Bond to Support Renewable Energy in India Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADB’s green rupee-linked bond to support renewable energy in India carries a 6.00% interest rate with a 3.75-year maturity, falling due in February 2021. The bonds, which are denominated in Indian rupees but settled in US dollars, were underwritten by JP Morgan and TD Securities as Joint Lead Managers The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has […] Read more
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited Tenders 20 MW Solar Power Project in West Bengal Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy NSPCL, a joint venture of NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited has invited bids for a 20 MW solar power project in the vicinity of Durgapur Steel Plant. The NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) has invited bids from eligible bidders on Single-Stage-Two-Envelope bidding with Reverse Auction for EPC Pacakge for a 20 MW […] Read more
MNRE invites EoI from qualified Professionals as Trainers for Technical Assistance Program Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy It is proposed to impart training to 10,000 Utility Engineers and 5,000 Entrepreneurs in the country as a part of Ministry’s initiative on imparting skill. As directed by MNRE, NISE shall be the implementing agency for the same. To cater these training requirements, it is required to create a pool of trainers in this sector […] Read more
IIEST successfully creates country’s first smart grid project Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The smart grid will be synchronised to generate power from solar, wind and vegetable waste resources, depending on the weather conditions and availability of waste products. It is the first of its kind in the country” The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) has successfully created the country’s first smart grid project, which […] Read more
Odisha CM seeks intervention of PM for early set up of National Institute of New Energy in the state Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Odisha government has allocated about 73.86 acres of land free of cost near IIT, Bhubaneswar for the construction of the proposed National Institute of New Energy (NINEI), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is yet to take possession of the land and start construction of the building Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sought […] Read more
India moved up to the second spot from third position in renewable energy attractiveness index Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India continued its upward trend in the index to second position with the government’s programme to build 175 GW in renewable energy generation by 2022 and to have renewable energy account for 40 per cent of installed capacity by 2040. India has moved up to the second spot from third position in this year’s ‘Renewable […] Read more